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Stores Collection (#8)

"Exploring the World of Stores: From Wind in the Willows to Marrakech Souk" Journey into the enchanting world of stores

Background imageStores Collection: 68 Notting Hill Gate, London - W Straker Store (right)

68 Notting Hill Gate, London - W Straker Store (right). The shop fronts still survive (wihtout vast modification, although they now house a souvenir stoare and a womens fashion boutique)

Background imageStores Collection: The pig squealed like the crack of doom (colour litho)

The pig squealed like the crack of doom (colour litho)
1630929 The pig squealed like the crack of doom (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageStores Collection: Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester

Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester. Date: 20th century

Background imageStores Collection: The Camp of Exercise at Delhi (engraving)

The Camp of Exercise at Delhi (engraving)
1623218 The Camp of Exercise at Delhi (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Camp of Exercise at Delhi)

Background imageStores Collection: Advert, Lewiss Department Store, Manchester

Advert, Lewiss Department Store, Manchester, October 1888. 1888

Background imageStores Collection: Loss of the Breadalbane (engraving)

Loss of the Breadalbane (engraving)
1097363 Loss of the Breadalbane (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Loss of the Breadalbane)

Background imageStores Collection: Hedges & Butlers Wine 1890

Hedges & Butlers Wine 1890
Series of views of alcohol being produced for Hedges & Butler s, to be sold in Regent Street, London. 1890

Background imageStores Collection: Advert for Coca-tonic, Champagne - nerve tonic 1897

Advert for Coca-tonic, Champagne - nerve tonic 1897
Sold in wine merchants stores and chemist. The highest class natural champagne and coco leaf extract, the most powerful nerve tonic. 1897

Background imageStores Collection: New Street, Birmingham, West Midlands

New Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, with pedestrians and traffic. Date: circa 1905

Background imageStores Collection: Rua da Regueira, Alfama district, Lisbon, Portugal

Rua da Regueira, Alfama district, Lisbon, Portugal
Scene in Rua da Regueira, in the old Alfama district of Lisbon, Portugal. Date: 1940s

Background imageStores Collection: Scene in Rua Garrett, Lisbon, Portugal

Scene in Rua Garrett, Lisbon, Portugal, with people and traffic. Date: circa 1904

Background imageStores Collection: William Whiteley, department store founder

William Whiteley, department store founder
William Whiteley, founder of the department store in Westbourne Grove, West London. late 19th century

Background imageStores Collection: The Pantheon Theatre, Oxford Street, London

The Pantheon Theatre, Oxford Street, London, by this time used as offices and stores by Messrs W & A Gilbey, wine and spirit merchants. circa 1902

Background imageStores Collection: Arthur Lasenby Liberty, founder of Liberty & Co

Arthur Lasenby Liberty, founder of Liberty & Co, London

Background imageStores Collection: Second-hand clothes store 1903

Second-hand clothes store 1903
Society ladies made an annual clearance of their wardrobe, giving old clothes away to hospitals or charities shops, or even poor relatives

Background imageStores Collection: Cheamside, Worcester Park, SW London (Surrey)

Cheamside, Worcester Park, SW London (Surrey). circa 1910s

Background imageStores Collection: Cheam Common Hill, Worcester Park, SW London (Surrey)

Cheam Common Hill, Worcester Park, SW London (Surrey). circa 1920s

Background imageStores Collection: The Greater Lewiss department store, Birmingham

The Greater Lewiss department store, Birmingham. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageStores Collection: High Street, Wincanton, Somerset

High Street, Wincanton, Somerset. circa 1910s

Background imageStores Collection: Deansgate, Manchester

Deansgate, Manchester, with a line of trams in the middle, and the Batchelor Showrooms on the right. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageStores Collection: High Street, Pinner, Middlesex

High Street, Pinner, Middlesex, with the Queens Head on the left. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageStores Collection: Church Street, Enfield, North London

Church Street, Enfield, North London. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageStores Collection: The Stores, Cowden, Sevenoaks, Kent

The Stores, Cowden, Sevenoaks, Kent. circa 1900s

Background imageStores Collection: Flower sellers in Regent Street, Central London

Flower sellers in Regent Street, Central London
Flower sellers in Regent Street, viewed from Oxford Circus (looking north), Central London. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageStores Collection: Messrs Gilbeys wine stores, Titchfield Street, London

Messrs Gilbeys wine stores, Titchfield Street, London
View inside Messrs Gilbeys wine stores, Titchfield Street, London, with men at work. Date: 1861

Background imageStores Collection: Flower sellers at Oxford Circus, Central London

Flower sellers at Oxford Circus, Central London, outside Peter Robinson. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageStores Collection: Triumph motorcycle showroom, Pasadena, California, USA

Triumph motorcycle showroom, Pasadena, California, USA, with George and Hazel Butler behind the counter. Date: 1950s

Background imageStores Collection: Department store, Rochester, New York State, USA

Department store, Rochester, New York State, USA
Sibley, Lindsay & Curr Co, Department store, Rochester, New York State, USA. Date: circa 1925

Background imageStores Collection: Brand Boulevard, Glendale, California, USA

Brand Boulevard, Glendale, California, USA. Date: circa 1940

Background imageStores Collection: LFB turntable ladders in use at Hackney fire

LFB turntable ladders in use at Hackney fire
Firefighters in action at Messrs Woolf, a furniture store in Hackney, East London. Date: 1949

Background imageStores Collection: Dr Nansen and Mr Jackson in the White North (litho)

Dr Nansen and Mr Jackson in the White North (litho)
1050996 Dr Nansen and Mr Jackson in the White North (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Nansen and Mr Jackson in the White North)

Background imageStores Collection: The Ashantee War, transhipping Stores from a Troop Ship to Surf Boats off Cape Coast Castle

The Ashantee War, transhipping Stores from a Troop Ship to Surf Boats off Cape Coast Castle (engraving)
1049153 The Ashantee War, transhipping Stores from a Troop Ship to Surf Boats off Cape Coast Castle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ashantee War)

Background imageStores Collection: The Ashantee War, shipping Stores and War Material at Woolwich for the Gold Coast (engraving)

The Ashantee War, shipping Stores and War Material at Woolwich for the Gold Coast (engraving)
1049131 The Ashantee War, shipping Stores and War Material at Woolwich for the Gold Coast (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ashantee War)

Background imageStores Collection: The War in Egypt, Notes at Bombay, preparing for the Departure of the Indian Contingent (engraving)

The War in Egypt, Notes at Bombay, preparing for the Departure of the Indian Contingent (engraving)
1061090 The War in Egypt, Notes at Bombay, preparing for the Departure of the Indian Contingent (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Egypt)

Background imageStores Collection: Order Office at Kays Stores 1905

Order Office at Kays Stores 1905
The order office at Kays Universal Stores, Worcester, a mail-order company : these clerks are working in the Shopping By Post department. Date: 1905

Background imageStores Collection: Sign for Standard Buffet Restaurant, Fourth Avenue between E

Sign for Standard Buffet Restaurant, Fourth Avenue between E
1079025 Sign for Standard Buffet Restaurant, Fourth Avenue between E. 31st and 32nd Streets, New York City, February 6, 1917 (b/w photo) by Hassler

Background imageStores Collection: Postal Telegraph sign, 1906 Broadway, New York City, August 18, 1916 (b / w photo)

Postal Telegraph sign, 1906 Broadway, New York City, August 18, 1916 (b / w photo)
1079008 Postal Telegraph sign, 1906 Broadway, New York City, August 18, 1916 (b/w photo) by Hassler, William Davis (1877-1921); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageStores Collection: The Homes for Little Boys at Farningham and Swanley (engraving)

The Homes for Little Boys at Farningham and Swanley (engraving)
1044328 The Homes for Little Boys at Farningham and Swanley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Homes for Little Boys at Farningham and Swanley)

Background imageStores Collection: With the Duke of Edinburghs Relief Squadron, Arrival of HMS 'Goshawk'with Stores off the West

With the Duke of Edinburghs Relief Squadron, Arrival of HMS "Goshawk"with Stores off the West Coast of
1045492 With the Duke of Edinburghs Relief Squadron, Arrival of HMS " Goshawk" with Stores off the West Coast of Ireland between Achill and Clare Islands (engraving) by Nash

Background imageStores Collection: The Side, Newcastle upon Tyne, 1910 (pencil & w / c on paper)

The Side, Newcastle upon Tyne, 1910 (pencil & w / c on paper)
1214208 The Side, Newcastle upon Tyne, 1910 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Teasdale, John (1848-1926); 30.4x23.8 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; British

Background imageStores Collection: A First-Rate Taking in Stores (engraving)

A First-Rate Taking in Stores (engraving)
1610694 A First-Rate Taking in Stores (engraving) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A First-Rate Taking in Stores)

Background imageStores Collection: The Chinese Question, Germans landing Stores at Tsingtan for Kiao-Chau (engraving)

The Chinese Question, Germans landing Stores at Tsingtan for Kiao-Chau (engraving)
1615501 The Chinese Question, Germans landing Stores at Tsingtan for Kiao-Chau (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chinese Question)

Background imageStores Collection: Stores of the National Society for Relief of the Wounded, St Martin s-Place, London (engraving)

Stores of the National Society for Relief of the Wounded, St Martin s-Place, London (engraving)
2773865 Stores of the National Society for Relief of the Wounded, St Martin s-Place, London (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageStores Collection: The original type of 'Open Penny Bazaar'in the Public Market Hall, 1890 (colour litho)

The original type of "Open Penny Bazaar"in the Public Market Hall, 1890 (colour litho)
2811008 The original type of " Open Penny Bazaar" in the Public Market Hall, 1890 (colour litho) by English School

Background imageStores Collection: An Artists Impression of Marks Penny Bazaar originated in 1884 by Michael Marks

An Artists Impression of Marks Penny Bazaar originated in 1884 by Michael Marks
2811007 An Artists Impression of Marks Penny Bazaar originated in 1884 by Michael Marks, father of Sir Simon Marks (colour litho) by English School

Background imageStores Collection: Gimbel Brothers, Market Street at 9th, Southeast corner, 1899 (albumen print)

Gimbel Brothers, Market Street at 9th, Southeast corner, 1899 (albumen print)
745544 Gimbel Brothers, Market Street at 9th, Southeast corner, 1899 (albumen print) by American Photographer, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; eFree Library of Philadelphia; American

Background imageStores Collection: Broadway at Duane Street, New York City, 1870 (litho)

Broadway at Duane Street, New York City, 1870 (litho)
745266 Broadway at Duane Street, New York City, 1870 (litho) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Background imageStores Collection: Rifle Corps Stores, trade card for the proprietor, Pope (coloured engraving)

Rifle Corps Stores, trade card for the proprietor, Pope (coloured engraving)
731568 Rifle Corps Stores, trade card for the proprietor, Pope (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rifle Corps Stores)




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"Exploring the World of Stores: From Wind in the Willows to Marrakech Souk" Journey into the enchanting world of stores, where tales like "Wind in the Willows" come alive through charming little shops and their whimsical offerings. Step into a different era at Cottage of Alfred Wallis, St Ives, Cornwall – a store that transports you back in time with its vintage treasures and artistic wonders. Discover how even advertisements for linoleum manufacturers can become art forms when displayed creatively within stores, capturing attention and igniting imagination. Indulge your senses at Fortnum & Mason, an iconic London store known for its opulent displays and exquisite delicacies that have delighted customers since 1707. Immerse yourself in vibrant Seoul as you wander through its bustling streets adorned with colorful signs, each beckoning you to explore unique stores offering a taste of South Korean culture. Experience the magic of Christmas at Cartier Store on New Bond Street, London – where luxury meets festive cheer through dazzling decorations that adorn this renowned jewelry haven. Embark on a shopping spree along Harbour Drive in George Town, Grand Cayman – an island paradise boasting stores filled with Caribbean charm and irresistible souvenirs. Lose yourself amidst the vibrant chaos of The souk in Marrakech; let your senses guide you as exotic scents mingle with colorful textiles and traditional crafts found only here in North Africa's bustling marketplace. Traverse Main Street in Salisbury, North Carolina - a quintessential American town where local shops offer warm hospitality alongside unique finds that celebrate small-town charm. Step inside Bourne & Hollingsworth on Oxford Street, London - an elegant department store dating back to 1910; browse refined collections while relishing timeless sophistication reminiscent of bygone eras.