Shop Collection (page 4)

Chinatown Shop, 1960S
Loon Fung Chinese general provision store, probably in Chinatown, central London. Date: 1960s

Bank and shops, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, USA
Wyoming Valley Trust Company and Second National Bank (left) and Jonas Longs Sons department store, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, USA. Date: circa 1907

High Street, Holyoke, Massachusetts, USA
High Street viewed from City Hall, Holyoke, Massachusetts, USA. Date: 1923

Biba move to Kensington Church Street
A highly publicised moving day for the Biba boutique of Barbara Hulanicki as around 60 models and well-known sixties personalities help to move the shop from its original Abingdon Road location to

Children with ice lollies on a Balham street, SW London
Five children eating ice lollies in the doorway of a betting shop on a Balham street, SW London. Date: circa 1961

Ceramics for sale, Souk, Medina, Marrakech (Marrakesh), Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Argentina, Ushuaia. Typical calabash gourd cups for mate (aka chimarrao or cimarron)
Typical calabash gourd cups for mate, Ushuaia Province, Argentina

New Lanark Mills, Scotland. Robert Owens (1771-1858) model community of cotton mills, housing, education, worlds first day nursery, evening classes, village shop (beginning of Co-operative movement)

Traffic congestion, Covent Garden, London WC2
Traffic congestion in the Covent Garden area, London WC2, showing a view along Henrietta Street from the corner of Bedford Street during the morning of 26 March 1959

The Shambles at Christmas, York, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Church and souvenir shop at Santorini, Cyclades, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

WA, Seattle, Public Market Center sign, at the Pike Place Market

Nutcracker outside store in Old Town, Frankfurt, Germany

Joyes Shop in Pound Street, Petworth, showing a hanging display of pheasants, chickens and rabbits, turkeys with the butcher

LCC-LFB Aftermath of a fire in Hare Street, SE18
A retail shop and dwellings above were seriously affected by a fire in Hare Street, London SE18, requiring additional fire engines to combat it

Ealing Fire Brigade with horse-drawn appliance
Firefighters of the Ealing Fire Brigade, West London, with a horse-drawn appliance, and a policeman standing alongside

Harrods, Kensington, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Souvenir tiles in shop display, Lisbon, Portugal, Europe

New York, New York. Italian-American cafe espresso shop on MacDougal Street where coffee and soft drinks are sold. The coffee machine cost one thousand dollars. Date 1942 Aug.?

Leadville, a Colorado boom town, 1870s
Chestnut Street in Leadville, Colorado, during the mining boom, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Bakers at their trade in the late Middle Ages
Bakers of York, showing their guild ordinances, England, 1590s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

Southwest, American Indian art & handicrafts. Navajo blanket, beadwork, turquoise necklace, silver & turquoise belt buckle, 12-century Anasazi Mimbres bowl. PR

Wooden Dutch clogs for sale in a market, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe

Street scene with shops, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales
A street scene with shops, in Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales. The large corner shop is Bells grocery store, decorated with flags, perhaps to celebrate Empire Day (24 May)

Cobblers shop front, St Davids, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
View of a cobblers shop front in St David s, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales. The cobbler and his apprentice (possibly his son) stand outside the shop

Street scene, Carmarthen, Dyfed, South Wales
A street scene in Carmarthen, the county town of Carmarthenshire, Dyfed, South Wales. The grocers shop on the left displays a large coffee pot on the corner of the building

Police Public Call Box, London
A police officer using a Police Public Call Box on a London street. The Metropolitan Police introduced police boxes throughout the London area between 1928 and 1937

Poster encouraging people to eat more fish
Poster encouraging people to Eat More Fish. More than half the catch is sold as fried fish. A range of people, including two children, in a fish and chip shop

John Lewis, founder of the department store
John Lewis (1836 - 1928), founder of John Lewis department store on Oxford Street, London

Town of Saint Martin, Ile de Re, Charente Maritime, France, Europe

Signs in Getreidegasse, the main shopping street, Salzburg, Austria, Europe

Traditional Portuguese pottery at artisan workshop with plates on wall, Cape St. Vincent peninsula, Sagres, Algarve, Portugal, Europe

Souvenir house shaped refrigerator magnets, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe

Carpets for sale in the souk, Marrakech (Marrakesh), Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Tourists, Taormina, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Harrods department store in Knightsbridge London UK
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Nottingham Market Place - William Goodacre

The famous Beale Street at night, Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America, North America

Late afternoon, Hankow street, Taipei, Taiwan, Asia

Tartan cloth, MacNaughtons Emporium, Pitlochry, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Patisserie, Aix en Provence, Bouches du Rhone, Provence, France, Europe

Rainy street and dome of the Sacre Coeur, Montmartre, Paris, France, Europe

Weekly market in Bati, the largest outside Addis Ababa, Northern Highlands, Ethiopia, Africa

Selfridges department store and old Routemaster bus before they were withdrawn, on Oxford Street, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Statues of the Beatles, the Cavern Quarter, Liverpool, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Quay Lane, Lymington, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Cornish pasties, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Stonegate, York, Yorkshire, England, UK, Europe

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"Exploring the Royal Shopping Experience: From Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to Selfridges" Step into a time capsule and transport yourself back to c1953, where you can witness the regal splendor of shopping during the reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Immerse yourself in history as you stroll through Stamford / Lincs in the 1950s, capturing glimpses of a bygone era. But let's not forget that shopping is not just about royalty; it encompasses various aspects of society. Take a detour to Hogarth's Gin Lane, an iconic depiction of drinking and intemperance that reminds us of the darker side often associated with consumerism. For book lovers, Shakespeare and Company bookstore in Paris beckons with its literary charm. Lose yourself amidst shelves filled with timeless classics and feel inspired by the words that have shaped generations. Embark on an extraordinary journey along El Camino Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. Along this ancient path, pilgrims find solace while encountering quaint shops offering mementos symbolizing their spiritual quest. Venture across continents to O'Connell Street in Limerick City, Republic of Ireland. Here lies a bustling hub where locals gather for vibrant street markets like Vucciria Market in Palermo, Sicily. The aroma of fresh produce fills the air as vendors proudly display their wares - a true feast for all senses. Travel further south to Central America's Panama and discover Kuna Indian traditional molas at Cristobal. These intricate textiles tell stories passed down through generations and offer unique treasures for those seeking cultural immersion through shopping. Back on British soil, experience retail therapy at its finest within Birmingham's Bullring Shopping Centre or marvel at Castle Junction and Royal Avenue in Belfast - two destinations showcasing modernity alongside historical charm.