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Lord Mayor of London opening Whiteleys store
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Lord Mayor of London opening Whiteleys store
The Lord Mayor of London, Sir Thomas Boor Crosby (1830-1916), opening Whiteleys new premises in Bayswater, West London. At the time this was the biggest shop in the world, with a theatre and a golf course on the roof. The original Whiteleys department store was created by William Whiteley, who started a drapery shop at 31 Westbourne Grove in 1863. By 1890 over 6000 staff were employed. In 1989 Whiteleys reopened as a shopping centre
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This historic photograph captures a significant moment in the grand opening of Whiteleys new premises in Bayswater, West London, in 1911. The Lord Mayor of London, Sir Thomas Boor Crosby, is seen here officially opening the doors to the expansive department store, which at the time was the largest in the world. With over 6000 employees, Whiteleys had grown from a modest drapery shop at 31 Westbourne Grove, established by William Whiteley in 1863. The new store was a marvel of modern architecture, boasting a theatre and a golf course on the roof. The opening of Whiteleys new premises marked a new era in retail trade and attracted crowds of excited shoppers and onlookers. Sir Thomas Boor Crosby, an esteemed figure in London society, added an air of elegance and prestige to the occasion. This photograph is a testament to the grandeur and innovation of Whiteleys during its heyday, and serves as a reminder of the rich history of retail in West London.
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