Selfridges Collection

Wreckage of Hawker and Grieves Sopwith Atlantic used in their attempt to cross the Atlantic (b / w photo)
3094455 Wreckage of Hawker and Grieves Sopwith Atlantic used in their attempt to cross the Atlantic (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Selfridges, Bullring Shopping Centre, Birmingham, England

Selfridges, London 1909
Selfridges, Oxford Street, London

Selfridges Exterior 30S
An exterior view of Selfridges department store on Londons Oxford Street

Selfridges, London 1909
Selfridges, Oxford Street, London

Tree on the Equator - Sign noting distance to Selfridges
A lovely oddity!! A large caravan passing a large tree on the Equator in Africa bearing a sign noting the distance to Selfridges & Co. Ltd. in London! Date: 1910

The Selfridge family at Highcliffe Castle, 1921. From left to right: Gordon Selfridge Junior, Isadora Duncan, Vicomte de Sibour (sitting)

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

Selfridges Roof Garden Restaurant, London, 1910
Illustration showing the diners at Selfridges department stores roof garden restaurant, London, 1910

Selfridges Department Store, London, c. 1908
Illustration showing the architects design for Selfridges Department Store in Oxford Street, London, c.1908 when the store was being built

Selfridges fancy dress advertisement
Selfridges say that the secret of successful fancy dress is originality. Advertisement for fancy dress costumes from Selfridges department store

Leonara Hughes, 1921
The famous cabaret / ballroom dancer Leonara Hughes, partner to Maurice Mouvet wearing a moleskin wrap from Selfridge s, 1921 Date: 1921

Advertisement for Selfridges childrens clothes
His First Pair -- advertisement for Selfridges childrens clothes, with a silhouette of four children and a dog. One little boy is wearing his first pair of shoes

Selfridges Clock, Queen of Time statue, London, England, Uk

Two portraits of Beatrice Selfridge, the daughter of Gordon Selfridge, 1925, the hostess of Lansdowne House Date: 1925

Madame de Bolotoff (Rosalie Selfridge)
Madame de Bolotoff, formerly Rosalie Dorothea Selfridge (1893-1977), daughter of retail visionary, Harry Gordon Selfridge, who married the aviator, Serge De Bolotoff

Advert for shawls from Selfridge s, London, 1926 Date: 1926

Oxford Street signage, London, England, Uk

UK, England, London, The West End, Oxford Street, Selfridges Department Store, Christmas Lights

Hady Moslehi

Selfridge's Decorations for the Coronation of King George VI, May 1937 - Oxford Street main entrance Date: 1937

RMS Lusitania - propaganda medal, leaflet and other items
RMS Lusitania - Carlton ware model 6.5 inches, together with German propaganda medal, leaflet, and other items. The bronze German Lusitania medal was designed by Karl Goetz

This Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs doll's china tea set can be purchased at Selfridges or Harrods for a mere 4'/6 (four shillings and six pence in old money). Date: 1930s

Selfridges, Oxford Street, London, with city gents in foreground. Date: circa 1930s

Prince Wiasemsky, Mrs Astaire, Princess Wiasemsky (Gordon Selfridges daughter) and Mr Glorney taking the air at Le Touquet, 1927, the most please social renezvous of British high society Date: 1927

Advert for Selfridges showing one of the new Spring Gowns on sale, 1925 made of leather and gold threadwith pleated panels at front and rear Date: 1925

Advert for Selfridges illustrating a gown and coat, London, 1925 Date: 1925

Advert for Selfridges illustrating an elegant frock for the smaller woman, 1925 - the model is of embroidered gold tissue with scarf and hem edged in fur Date: 1925

Advert for Selfridges illustrating fine lingerie, London, 1926 Date: 1926

A bathing beauty wearing a bathing suit and wrap from Selfridges, London, 1926 Date: 1926

Advert for an elegant coat on sale at Selfridge s, London, 1926 Date: 1926

Advert for a gown from Selfridge s, London, 1926
Advert for a beaded and sequined gown in black satin embriodered with crystal beads and silver sequins from Selfridge s, London, 1926 Date: 1926

Margaret Whigham flower arranging in Selfridges window
Miss Margaret Whigham settling an argument how a florists window should look by very publicly dressing the window of Selfridges flower shop in October 1932

Building Selfridges (photo)
587106 Building Selfridges (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Construction workers preparing the columns of the Selfridges department store on Oxford)

Gordon Selfridge by Sherriffe
Harry Gordon Selfridge (1858 - 1947), Born in Ripon, Wisconsin, USA. Organized Selfridge & Co (1909) and developed it into one of the largest department stores in Europe

Gordon Selfridge by William Orpen
Harry Gordon Selfridge (1858 - 1947), Born in Ripon, Wisconsin, USA. Organized Selfridge & Co (1909) and developed it into one of the largest department stores in Europe. 1928

Selfridge Building, Oxford Street, London (litho)
3650438 Selfridge Building, Oxford Street, London (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Selfridge Building, Oxford Street, London)

Coronation decorations at the Selfridge store, London (photo)
610236 Coronation decorations at the Selfridge store, London (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coronation decorations at the Selfridge store)

Selfridges Decorations for the Coronation, May 1937 (colour litho)
5998089 Selfridges Decorations for the Coronation, May 1937 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Selfridges Decorations for the Coronation)

Selfridges Decorations for the Coronation, May 1937 (colour litho)
5998083 Selfridges Decorations for the Coronation, May 1937 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Selfridges Decorations for the Coronation)

Selfridges, Peace Decorations (b / w photo)
733711 Selfridges, Peace Decorations (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Selfridges)

Selfridges delivery vans parked outside the store on Oxford Street (photo)
587105 Selfridges delivery vans parked outside the store on Oxford Street (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Queen of Time, Selfridges, London (b / w photo)
3094433 The Queen of Time, Selfridges, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queen of Time, Selfridges, London)

Hanging Gardens at Selfridges, London (b / w photo)
3096705 Hanging Gardens at Selfridges, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hanging Gardens at Selfridges, London)

Crowd outside Selfridges store in Oxford Street, London, on coronation night, 1937 (b / w photo)
5998408 Crowd outside Selfridges store in Oxford Street, London, on coronation night, 1937 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Site of a bombed and destroyed pub, next to Selfridges Department Store in London, off Oxford Street. Picture taken 27th April 1945

Children hairdressing at Selfridges. It seems to be one of the most fashionable things to have your childs hair cut at Selfridges because the waiting list stretches for weeks

Buses driven by volunteers seen here in Oxford Street London on the 9th day of the General Strike. The national dispute came about after negotiations between the miners

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Discover the timeless elegance of Selfridges, a retail icon that has stood the test of time. From its humble beginnings in London 1909 to its modern-day presence at Bullring Shopping Centre in Birmingham, England, it has been synonymous with luxury and style. Step back in time with a glimpse of the past as you admire the stunning exterior from the 1930s. The iconic building stands tall, showcasing architectural brilliance that has captivated generations. Immerse yourself in history as you explore the Confectionery Section at Selfridges London - a sweet haven where indulgence knows no bounds. Treat your taste buds to an array of delectable delights that will transport you to a bygone era. Traveling across continents? Look out for the Tree on the Equator sign noting distance to Selfridges - a testament to its global reputation and reach. No matter where you are, this retail gem is never too far away. Join us on a journey through time as we catch a glimpse into the lives of The Selfridge family at Highcliffe Castle in 1921. Experience their opulent lifestyle and imagine yourself amidst grandeur and sophistication. Indulge your senses at the Roof Garden Restaurant in London, circa 1910 - an oasis above bustling streets where culinary delights meet breathtaking views. Lose yourself in an ambiance that exudes charm and refinement. Witness how fashion evolves over time with an advertisement for children's clothes at Selfridges - capturing moments of innocence and joy while keeping up with ever-changing trends. Leonara Hughes embodies grace and beauty as she models exquisite garments from Selfridges' collection in 1921. Her elegance serves as inspiration for those seeking timeless style that transcends eras. Selfridges Department Store cements itself as more than just a shopping destination; it becomes part of our cultural fabric since c. 1908 – shaping trends, inspiring generations, and creating memories that last a lifetime.