Shopping Collection (#4)

Old London Bridge, about 1630, (c1900-1920). A print after a model constructed by John B Thorpe, from Art History and Literature Illustrations, by Jessie Noakes, Virtue and Co, (London, c1900-1920)

Carnaby Street, 1960s
Front cover of a promotional booklet about fashion epicentre of the 1960s, Carnaby Street, London. A model poses in front of the streets various boutiques wearing a Union Jack waistcoat

Aerial view, Bunder Road, Karachi, Pakistan
Aerial view, Bunder Road (now M. A. Jinnah Road), Karachi, Sindh Province, Pakistan, on a busy day. Date: circa 1950

Midhat Pasha Souq at Damascus Straight Street, Syria
Midhat Pasha Souq inside an arcade at Damascus Straight Street (Street Called Straight; today Midhat Pasha Street) in the historic district of the city, Syria. Date: circa 1940

Marylebone Lane and police station, London
Marylebone Lane and police station, on the corner of Wigmore Street, London. Date: circa 1910

Palisade Avenue, Englewood, New Jersey, USA. Date: circa 1930

The Broadway, West Worthing, Sussex

The Lanes, Brighton The Meeting House, Julian Chalcraft antiques, R J Eales and Son repairs

Street scene in the old quarter, Hanoi, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Ecuador, Otavalo. Woven wallhangings displaying scenes of Andean life and culture, handmade by weavers of Peguche and sold at Otavalo Market

TENOCHTITLAN (MEXICO CITY). Great Tenochtitlan / The Market: detail from Diego Riveras mural of market day in the Aztec
TENOCHTITLAN (MEXICO CITY). Great Tenochtitlan/The Market: detail from Diego Riveras mural of market day in the Aztec capital. The Great Temple is seen in background

Arnold Louis Millers Primitive London (1965)

South Woodford Woolworths HAB01_01_02_01
George Lane, South Woodford, Redbridge, Greater London. The shopping parade at 130-150 George Lane, showing the shop front of F W Woolworth and Company Limited in the foreground

Olivers on Cardiff Street, Caerphilly. 23rd April 1964

Lloyds Bank in Cardiff Road, Caerphilly. 4th April 1968

Taff Street, the main shopping street, Pontypridd. 1st February 1965

Homeward bound from the shop young Darkie confidently leads the way followed by the veteran Sambo. May 1970 P011738

The opening of the Chelsea Drugstore in the Kings Road London. July 1968

Old Delhi street scene
A crowded, hot, dusty street in Old Delhi. A vendor stands with a large basket on his head in the centre of the crowd Date: 1987

Christmas market and Marktkirche (Market Church), Wiesbaden, Hesse, Germany

Night view of Yasukuni-dori street, Shinjuku district, Tokyo, Japan

View of Bull Ring Market, Birmingham, West Midlands
View of the Bull Ring Market, Birmingham, West Midlands, UK. Date: circa 1905

A pair of rich girls off shopping - passing an Etam Store - their chauffeur follows their progress down the street just to be sure... Date: circa late 1940s

London Life - Fashion pages by Jean Shrimpton, 1965
Spread from the short-lived but impossibly cool magazine, London Life, with a column by sixties supermodel Jean Shrimpton who regularly wrote about the clothes she liked

Steelworkers bronze statue, Meadowhall Shopping Centre
This statue (created by Robin Bell) was originally inside the shopping centre when it opened in 1990. In 2012 it was moved outside

Asia, India, Calcutta. Garlands of rose and freesia in the flower market in Calcutta

Singapore City Lights at Night
Singapore Cityscape at Night

USA-California-Los Angeles-Downtown: El Pueblo de Los Angeles- Historic Mexican Area-Olvera
USA, California, Los Angeles, Downtown: El Pueblo de Los Angeles, Historic Mexican Area, Olvera Street Market, Toy Guitars

The entrance to the Arcade and other shops on the promenade on Worthing seafront. 1926

SPAGHETTI VENDOR, c1908. Spaghetti vendor serving food in Naples, Italy. Photograph, c1908

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Large turkey strutting in front of an admiring family at Thanksgiving season, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

London street in the 1880s
Piccadilly busy with traffic on a spring day in London, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Colorful pottery for sale in downtown Loreto, Mexico

Selfridges, London - Confectionery Section
Selfridges & Co, Oxford Street, London - Confectionery Section. Founded by American-born retail magnate Harry Gordon Selfridge (1858 - 1947), the Flagship store in Oxford Street was opened in 1909

Souvenir refrigerator magnets, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe

City Centre Doha Mall, the largest of the Middle Easts shopping malls with over 350 shops and an ice skating rink, Doha, Qatar, Middle East

China, Hong Kong, Kowloon
Peoples Republic of China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Kowloon. The skyline of Kong Kong island viewed at dusk across Victoria Harbour from Kowloon

Lock & Co Hatters, the world oldest hat shop established in 1676, St James Street, London, England

UK, England, Norfolk, North Norfolk, Holt

Edmonton shops HAB01_01_09_02
Fore Street, Edmonton, Enfield, Greater London. Exterior view showing the shopping parade at 365-373 Fore Street

Kingston shops HAB01_01_07_14
Castle Street, Kingston upon Thames, Greater London. A view from Fife Road looking south into Castle Street, showing the shopping parades on either side, with people on the streets

High Street, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, on the corner with the Market Place. Date: circa 1910s

Bridge Street, St Helens, Merseyside, 25th November 1958

New Strand bus depot, Bootle, Liverpool. 29th September 1976

Ship Street, Brecon, a market town and community in Powys, Mid Wales, 28th January 1955

Wallis dress shop in Oxford Street have just placed the first black mannequins in a London shop window, inspired by the well known fashion model Donyale Luna. 8th December 1966

The Hat Shop, 1892. Creator: Henry Tonks
The Hat Shop, 1892

Cheap Street, Frome, August 1929
A busy view looking north west up the picturesque Cheap Street. The original street dates from the 1500s and still retains its historical charm

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"Exploring the World of Shopping: From Queen Elizabeth II to Vibrant Markets and Luxury Stores" Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, c1953: Witnessing the regal charm through time. Biba Style: Embracing the iconic fashion movement that revolutionized shopping experiences. Vucciria Market, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, Europe: Immerse yourself in a sensory journey at this vibrant market filled with local delicacies and cultural treasures. Christmas Market in Romerberg, Frankfurt, Germany, Europe: Unleash your festive spirit as you wander through this enchanting market adorned with twinkling lights and traditional crafts. Central America, Panama, Cristobal - Kuna Indian traditional molas: Discover the rich heritage of indigenous craftsmanship while exploring unique shopping opportunities. Market day in Place de la Liberte, Sarlat, Dordogne France - A bustling hub where locals gather to indulge in fresh produce and regional specialties amidst picturesque surroundings. The Pantiles Tunbridge Wells - Stroll along this charming street lined with boutique shops and quaint cafes for an idyllic shopping experience. Lady Outside Gucci Shop - Catch a glimpse of luxury as elegance meets style outside one of the world's most renowned fashion houses. Frederick Gorringes London Department Store - Step into a retail paradise offering everything from exquisite homeware to high-end fashion under one roof. Shopping street at dusk Bellagio Lake Como Lombardy Italy Europe- Experience romance as you explore designer boutiques against the backdrop of breathtaking Lake Como views. Vera Day and Patricia Plukett in John Guillermans The Crowded Day (1954) – Relive vintage shopping moments captured on screen that reflect the hustle-bustle of mid-century department stores. Enjoy New Bond Street’s Cartier Store with Christmas Decorations.