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Hamleys Collection

Step into the enchanting world of Hamleys, where timeless joy and wonder come to life

Background imageHamleys Collection: Garden Ping Pong, 1901

Garden Ping Pong, 1901
An advertisement for Hamleys ping pong for the garden

Background imageHamleys Collection: Advertisement for Hamleys Toy Shop

Advertisement for Hamleys Toy Shop
5310012 Advertisement for Hamleys Toy Shop; (add.info.: Advertisement for Hamleys Toy Shop. Hamleys is the oldest and largest toy shop in the world)

Background imageHamleys Collection: Grand Opening, Hamleys Toy Shop, Bull Street, Birmingham, 12th October 1985

Grand Opening, Hamleys Toy Shop, Bull Street, Birmingham, 12th October 1985. Hamleys, the oldest and largest toy shop in the world opens a new store in Bull Street

Background imageHamleys Collection: Shoppers at Hamleys toy shop, Regent Street, London

Shoppers at Hamleys toy shop, Regent Street, London
Shoppers examine the toys in the window of Hamleys toy shop in Regent Street, London. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageHamleys Collection: Hamleys Toy Shop, Bull Street, Birmingham, 11th October 1985

Hamleys Toy Shop, Bull Street, Birmingham, 11th October 1985. Hamleys, the oldest and largest toy shop in the world are opening a new store in Bull Street (three floors of the former Debenhams store)

Background imageHamleys Collection: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)

Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)
5989490 Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937.); © Look and Learn

Background imageHamleys Collection: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)

Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)
5989472 Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937.); © Look and Learn

Background imageHamleys Collection: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)

Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)
5989467 Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937.); © Look and Learn

Background imageHamleys Collection: Frank Ducrot, The Wizard; Harry Houdini, King Of Handcuffs (litho)

Frank Ducrot, The Wizard; Harry Houdini, King Of Handcuffs (litho)
3100950 Frank Ducrot, The Wizard; Harry Houdini, King Of Handcuffs (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frank Ducrot, The Wizard; Harry Houdini)

Background imageHamleys Collection: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)

Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)
5989463 Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937.); © Look and Learn

Background imageHamleys Collection: Princess Elizabeth doll, Hamleys advertisement 1929

Princess Elizabeth doll, Hamleys advertisement 1929
Advertisement for the " Princess Elizabeth" doll from Hamleys - the future queen immortalised as a toy for 1920s children

Background imageHamleys Collection: Hamleys Advertisement (litho)

Hamleys Advertisement (litho)
3100951 Hamleys Advertisement (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hamleys Advertisement)

Background imageHamleys Collection: Advert for Hamleys Christmas toys 1929

Advert for Hamleys Christmas toys 1929
Various toys for girls and boy s, a clockwork Rolls-Royce model car, with four doors that open and rubber tyres. Six electric models to build, for any boy

Background imageHamleys Collection: HAMLEYs ADVERT 1920S

HAMLEYs ADVERT 1920S
A colourful advertisement for Hamley s, the famous toy shop. Date: 1920s

Background imageHamleys Collection: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)

Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)
5989529 Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937.); © Look and Learn

Background imageHamleys Collection: Magic advertisements (litho)

Magic advertisements (litho)
3100943 Magic advertisements (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magic advertisements)

Background imageHamleys Collection: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)

Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)
5989471 Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937.); © Look and Learn

Background imageHamleys Collection: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)

Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)
5989468 Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937.); © Look and Learn

Background imageHamleys Collection: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)

Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)
5989487 Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937.); © Look and Learn

Background imageHamleys Collection: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)

Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)
5989478 Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937.); © Look and Learn

Background imageHamleys Collection: Young children playing with toys in Hamley s, London. 21st October 1986

Young children playing with toys in Hamley s, London. 21st October 1986

Background imageHamleys Collection: Young boys playing with toy remote control cars in Hamley s, London

Young boys playing with toy remote control cars in Hamley s, London. 21st October 1986

Background imageHamleys Collection: Regent Street, London, at Christmas time, circa December 1955

Regent Street, London, at Christmas time, circa December 1955

Background imageHamleys Collection: Hamleys, Regent Street, Christmas shoppers find empty shelves

Hamleys, Regent Street, Christmas shoppers find empty shelves and a few expensive poor quality toys. December 1946



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Step into the enchanting world of Hamleys, where timeless joy and wonder come to life. Since its Garden Ping Pong debut in 1901, this iconic toy store has been captivating hearts across generations. In 1929, a magical Hamleys Christmas presents advertisement spread cheer and excitement throughout households. The anticipation grew as families eagerly awaited the arrival of their cherished toys. Fast forward to the grand opening Toy Shop on Bull Street in Birmingham on October 12th, 1985. The vibrant energy filled the air as children and adults alike flocked to witness this momentous occasion. Little did they know that a day earlier, on October 11th, an exclusive sneak peek was granted to lucky visitors who experienced pure delight before anyone else. Flipping through the pages of a vintage litho catalogue from 1937 takes us back in time when imagination knew no bounds. From classic board games to intricate dolls and mesmerizing playsets, every page held endless possibilities for young minds. The Regent Street location in London became a haven for shoppers seeking extraordinary treasures at Hamleys toy shop. Amongst them were famous personalities like Frank Ducrot - The Wizard and Harry Houdini - King Of Handcuffs who found themselves captivated by the magic within these walls. One cannot forget Princess Elizabeth doll's appearance in a captivating Hamleys advertisement from 1929; it symbolized dreams coming true for little girls everywhere. Hamleys continues to be more than just a toy store; it is an institution that nurtures creativity and sparks joy with every visit. Whether you are relishing nostalgic memories or creating new ones with loved ones today, let your imagination run wild amidst shelves filled with wonders waiting to be discovered at Hamleys – where dreams become reality.