When was harrods first established

Harrods offers an extravagant decoration with statues, fountains and halls adorned with different motifs. One of the most surprisingly decorated floors is the Egyptian hall. It is also worthwhile seeing the two memorials to Diana, Princess of Wales. Harrods is one of the most exclusive department stores in the world. Therefore, in general, it sells expensive merchandise.

Street view of Harrods department store in London. You could buy pets up until Harrods used to have a pet department, which first opened in This department sold all kinds of animals — from domestic to exotic pets. The son of the king and queen of Albania bought an elephant in and presented it to Ronald Reagan as a gift. Selfridge lost a bet Selfridges department store has been a historical rival to Harrods.

Even though Selfridges was significantly younger, its owner felt as if he could take Harrods head-on. Harry Selfridge made a bet in with the managing director of Harrods that Selfridges would turn more substantial profits by the year Selfridges was nowhere near the earnings of Harrods, so naturally, he lost the best. The replica is now on display at Harrods Bank. It was sold at the end of the 19th century Harrods department store was privately owned for several decades.

Charles Digby Harrod had eight children, but there was no clear successor in mind. This move was considered a grand success in the history of Harrods as the store saw a significant boost by the early 20th century.

Even the building itself was renovated once again, and that version is much closer to the store we have today.

Interior view of Harrods department store in London. It started with tea and groceries, then linens, drapes, and wickers, only to move into pretty much anything, including exotic animals. The must-read London articles.

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Harrods department store in London was founded by Charles Henry Harrod in — originally just a single room located where the Egyptian room is today halfway along the side facing Knightsbridge. It became a department store in the s and over the next century and a half established its luxury reputation around the world. Like Blue Badge guides and the Royal family, Harrods has adapted and changed over the years. Gone are the days when it offered deportment lessons for debutantes being presented to King George V.

Gone are the days when they offered flying lessons. Gone are the fur coats for sale……actually no they are still there, as are the frequent protests by animal-rights activists outside.

The Egyptian themed room at Harrods department store in London. Next time you visit London, with or without a Blue Badge guide, I would recommend you pay a visit to the sumptuous Harrods Food Halls — each selling deliciously fresh produce.

The most stunning of all is the former Meat and Fish Hall. Last year it became the new Dining Hall, with a collection of dine-in restaurants that make use of products sourced directly from the Harrods Roastery and Bake Hall. Look up at the ceiling and you will see wonderful Art Nouveau tiles created in by Royal Doulton. A good tip is to visit the Harrods Deli just before the store closes at 9 pm.