Stores Collection

Cottage of Alfred Wallis, St Ives, Cornwall
View of the cottage of Alfred Wallis (1855-1942), primitive artist, mariner, fisherman and marine stores dealer, at Back Road West, not far from Porthmeor Beach and the Tate Gallery

Wind in the Willows
" The Badgers winter stores, which indeed were visible everywhere, took up half the room." Date: First published: 1908

Advertisement for linoleum manufacturers
An advertisement for M Nairn & Co, floor cloth and linoleum manufacturers of Kirkcaldy, Scotland, with premises also in London, Manchester, Glasgow and Paris. circa 1883

Fortnum & Mason
The Fortnum and Mason lettering sign above the door of the famous store, selling luxury goods of all description, Piccadilly, London. Date: 1960s

Signs in Seoul, South Korea, Asia

The souk, Marrakech (Marrakesh), Morocco, North Africa, Africa

England, London, New Bond Street, Cartier Store with Christmas Decorations

Stores on Harbour Drive, George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Greater Antilles, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Bourne & Hollingsworth, Oxford Street, London
Bourne & Hollingsworth department store, Oxford Street, London. Date: circa 1920

Main Street, Salisbury, North Carolina, USA. Date: circa 1905

Opening of Whiteleys department store, 1911
Two pictures reporting on the opening of Whiteleys department store in Bayswater, West London in at the end of November 1911

Harrods department store at dusk, Knightsbridge, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Selfridges, London 1909
Selfridges, Oxford Street, London

HARRODS 1953
A large expensive car approaches the Knightsbridge store, which is now somewhat larger than the original grocers shop of 1849

Hastings Net Houses
Net houses or stores, Deezes on the Stade, in the fishing quarter of the seaside resort of Hastings, Sussex, England

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

Coventry Shopping Centre
The rather stark modern shopping centre in Coventry with shoppers going about their business at British Home Stores or Marks and Spencer; Coventry Cathedral can be seen Date: 1960s

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

Harrods Department store, illuminated at night, Knightsbridge, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Waring & Gillow, London
The exterior of Waring & Gillow, Oxford Street, London

LIBERTY S, LONDON 1920S
Libertys of London

Marshall & Snelgrove
The Marshall & Snelgrove department store on Oxford Street, London

India / Simla 1930S
The city of Simla, India literally hangs on the mountain side, 6, 000 feet above sea level. For several months of the year it is buried in snow

Melbourne Cable Tram and Driver
A Melbourne Cable tram (destination - North Fitzroy) and driver (in his uniform) - 1925

Selfridges Exterior 30S
An exterior view of Selfridges department store on Londons Oxford Street

East Main Street, Chanute, Kansas, USA
View of East Main Street, Chanute, Kansas, USA. Date: circa 1920

Signs on Broadway Street, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America, North America

Village Post Office
The Crantock Stores, near Newquay, Cornwall; selling Walls ice cream, newspapers, postcards and incorporating the village post office

Shoolbred Store, London
Shoolbred department store, Tottenham Court Road, London

Selfridges, London 1909
Selfridges, Oxford Street, London

Corner View of Harrods
The elegant facade of Harrods is matched by the elegance of its customers

John Peck & Co: Coats and Aprons for Butchers
3786257 John Peck & Co: Coats and Aprons for Butchers; (add.info.: John Peck & Co: Coats and Aprons for Butchers, Groces & Co. Early 20th century advert)

John Peck & Co: Coats and Aprons for Butchers
3786256 John Peck & Co: Coats and Aprons for Butchers; (add.info.: John Peck & Co: Coats and Aprons for Butchers, Groces & Co. Early 20th century advert)

High Street, Jedburgh, Scottish Borders, Scotland - a promotional card for the business on the far left of the image - David Thomson, Draper, Hatter and Outfitter at 14 High Street

The shops on Mill Street, Alloa, Scotland. The Book Seller and Stationers shop of this postcards publisher (Walter Thorburn & Co.) can be seen on the left. circa 1910s

Court Oak Road, Harborne, Birmingham, West Midlands, with a shop and Post Office on the corner of Earls Court Road. Date: circa 1900s

Advertisement for T. B. and W. Cockayne, Department Store, Angel Street winter sale
Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library: MP Folder 62

Marks & Spencer Front
The elegant shop front of a branch of Marks & Spencer Ltd. Date: circa 1910

Ley-Ons Chop Suey Restaurant, Soho
Ley-Ons Chop Suey Restaurant in Soho, London, 1947 Date: 1947

Crosse and Blackwell 1927 1920s UK shops greengrocers

John Bull 1957 1950s UK ties salesman salesmen girls gifts shopping mens magazines clothing clothes

Grocery store in Cairo, Egypt
Grocery store at a street in Cairo, Egypt. Date: circa 1908

Shops at Caledonian Road, North London. Date: circa 1905

Millwall Docks, London
Taking aboard stores and special equipment for the commonwealth trans-antarctic expeditiion: the Canadian seal-catcher M.V

Market Street, Penryn, Cornwall. 1916-1918
A view from the clock tower of a crowd of people on Market Street, Penryn, with a child on a tricycle in the foreground. According to N. J. E

Advertisement for Charles Baker & Co.s Stores Ltd. - Gentlemen & Boys high-class clothing & outfitting - " Opened to keep pace with the Civil Service Stores" circa 1890s

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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.