Shop Collection

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, c1953. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Wearing the Nizam of Hyderabad necklace made by Cartier, the George IV State Diadem and the insignia of the Order of the Garter

Hogarth, Gin Lane. A political print supporting a ministerial measure against the unlimited sale of gin (which later became the Gin Act)

The Biba Boutique in West London. Kensington High Street area Young ladies, possibly staff, models, and friends help move the clothes down the street

Beer Street, 1751. Artist: William Hogarth
Beer Street, 1751. Working people enjoying a tankard of beer outside the Barley Mow public house. The figures include two women with baskets of fish and a butcher holding a joint of meat

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Fortnum And Mason, 181 Piccadilly, Greater London. Exterior detail of doorway, photographed in September 1985

The Biba Boutique in West London. Kensington High Street area. Young ladies, possibly staff, models, and friends help move the clothes down the street

Reading Stuff
Andreas Agazzi

Shakespeare and Company bookstore, Paris, France, Europe

El Camino Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, scallop shells and walking sticks, Galicia, Spain, Europe

Catford Cat DD004478
The Catford Cat a giant fibreglass sculpture at the entrance to the Catford Centre, located between 154 and 158 Rushey Green, Catford, London. Photographed by Paul Barkshire, 12th June 1994

Stamford / Lincs 1950S
A huge sign spanning the street advertises the George Hotel, in the historic town of Stamford, Lincolnshire, England. Date: 1950s

Drinking / Intemperance
Political print of Gin Lane supporting a ministerial measure against the unlimited sale of gin. The pawnbrokers, gin cellar and distillery are now flourishing

O Connell Street, Limerick City, Republic of Ireland
O Connell Street, Limerick City, County Limerick, Republic of Ireland. circa 1960s

Lady Outside Gucci Shop
A smartly-dressed lady in turban, pearls and gloves, leaves the Gucci shop in Bond Street to step into her waiting Rolls Royce parked outside

The Theatre-Zoo shop window DD003928
The Theatre-Zoo, 28, New Row, Covent Garden, London. Exterior of shop window. Photographed by Paul Barkshire, 4th April 1980

Castle Junction and Royal Avenue, Belfast - an elevated view of a very busy street scene with shop fronts, people, trams and horse vehicles. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Belfast)

Frederick Gorringes, London Department Store
The premises of Frederick Gorringes Ltd. - Buckingham Palace Road, London. A fine Department Store, opened in the early 1900s and closed sometime after 1960

Winchester, Hampshire, UK

Picture shows Ready Steady Go! presenter Cathy McGowan at the door of Biba Boutique in Kensington Church Street, West London. She is 2nd from the right, with her friend singer Cilla Black, far right

Marylebone High Street, London. Date: circa 1908

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F W Woolworth And Company Limited, 29-35 High Street, Southend-on-Sea. A view south along the High Street in Southend-on-Sea in October 1938, with shoppers and cyclists outside the store

Hudsons soap advert
Hudsons soap 1895 Date: 1895

Pork Pie Shop 1960S
Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe, renowned for its Melton Mowbray pork pies, named after the town of Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England

The Shop Assistant who Lost his Temper by H. M. Bateman
A shop assistant finally loses the plot after bringing out roll upon roll of material for a demanding customer to choose from. 1929

Central America, Panama, Cristobal. Kuna Indian traditional molas

Colliergate and York Minster at Christmas, York, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Signs in Seoul, South Korea, Asia

Vucciria Market, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Blackheath Village
A view of Blackheath village from the south, looking towards the Station and Tranquil Vale

Shirland Road, Maida Vale, London, with the Shirland Hotel (pub, now the Truscott Arms) on the left. Date: circa 1910

Stratford Broadway, Stratford, East London, with Samuel Gurney obelisk. Date: circa 1910

Doncaster, South Yorkshire - Clock Corner. Good example of overhead catenary wires feeding power to the trasm running on the tramlnes below. Date: 1939

Stamford / Lincs 1950S
A huge sign spanning the street advertises the George Hotel, Stamford, Lincolnshire. There is hardly any traffic, despite signs for both the a and the RAC

Old bull fighting posters for sale at the Bull Ring, Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza, El Arenal district, Seville, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

Couple kissing outside Carnaby Street boutique
A couple kissing in front of iconic Carnaby Street boutique, I was Lord Kitcheners Valet. Hanging outside can be seen a variety of mens vintage clothing including a naval peacoat

Topsfield Parade, Crouch End, London - Queens Opera House and Club can be seen on the right (in 2017 a Virgin Arctive Health Club...). Date: circa 1905

Broadway, Saratoga Springs, New York State, USA. Date: circa 1911

Kircubbin, Co. Down - a street scene with shop fronts and horse vehicles and people. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Down; Kircubbin). Date: circa early 1900s

Greencastle Street, Kilkeel - a low view of a street scene, on the left a group of men are sitting on the steps and in the middle of the road are two girls. On the right are shop fronts

Fourth Avenue, Huntington, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Avenue (looking east), Huntington, West Virginia, USA. 1915

Boys outside a sweet shop, Balham, SW London
Four boys on the doorstep of a sweet shop in Balham, SW London, with bottled drinks. Date: circa 1961

A Street Scene in Cairo, by Charles Robertson (1844-1891)

Medieval goldsmith at work
Workshop of Etienne Delaulne, a goldsmith in Paris, 1500s. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 16th-century illustration

Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Shambles CC76_00555
Shambles, York, 1910. A view looking south along Shambles from in front of the butchers shop at number 44, with a number of young children standing along the street

Bethnal Green Market, East London
Shoppers in Bethnal Green Market, East London. Date: circa 1930s

Are You Being Served TV Programme. Cast on set August 1977 Left To Right Miss Brahms ( Wendy Richard ) Mrs Slocombe ( Mollie Sugden) Mr Grainger ( Arthur Brough ), Mr Lucas ( Trevor Bannister )

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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.