Shopping Collection

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, c1953. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Wearing the Nizam of Hyderabad necklace made by Cartier, the George IV State Diadem and the insignia of the Order of the Garter

Biba Style
A woman trying on a minidress in one of Londons hippest boutiques, Biba. (Photo by Stephan C Archetti/Getty Images)

Beer Street, 1751. Artist: William Hogarth
Beer Street, 1751. Working people enjoying a tankard of beer outside the Barley Mow public house. The figures include two women with baskets of fish and a butcher holding a joint of meat

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Fortnum And Mason, 181 Piccadilly, Greater London. Exterior detail of doorway, photographed in September 1985

The Biba Boutique in West London. Kensington High Street area. Young ladies, possibly staff, models, and friends help move the clothes down the street

The Man with the Load of Mischief, 18th century, (1943). Creator: William Hogarth
The Man with the Load of Mischief, 18th century, (1943). A man with a chain and padlock round his neck, carrying a " load of mischief" : a woman holding a glass of gin rides on his back

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

Christmas Market in Romerberg, Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

Market day in Place de la Liberte, Sarlat, Dordogne, France, Europe

Lady Outside Gucci Shop
A smartly-dressed lady in turban, pearls and gloves, leaves the Gucci shop in Bond Street to step into her waiting Rolls Royce parked outside

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Henley-On-Thames, Oxfordshire. The view towards Hart Street from Market Place showing cars parked in the foreground and the tower of St Marys Church in the distance

The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells
The Pantiles, an affluent collonaded shopping area of Royal Tunbridge Wells in Kent. Queen Anne paid for the area to be paved (with pantiles ) after her son fell over on the Collonade

Frederick Gorringes, London Department Store
The premises of Frederick Gorringes Ltd. - Buckingham Palace Road, London. A fine Department Store, opened in the early 1900s and closed sometime after 1960

The Biba Boutique in West London. Kensington High Street area Young ladies, possibly staff, models, and friends help move the clothes down the street

Picture shows Ready Steady Go! presenter Cathy McGowan at the door of Biba Boutique in Kensington Church Street, West London. She is 2nd from the right, with her friend singer Cilla Black, far right

Advert for Louis Vuitton travelling accessories and trunks and Itylus dressmaker, London, 1926 Date: 1926

Marylebone High Street, London. Date: circa 1908

The Shop Assistant who Lost his Temper by H. M. Bateman
A shop assistant finally loses the plot after bringing out roll upon roll of material for a demanding customer to choose from. 1929

Central America, Panama, Cristobal. Kuna Indian traditional molas

Cowbell souvenirs in Zermatt, Switzerland, Europe

Rainy Street, Manchester
A typical English street on a rainy shopping day: an elderly couple use the zebra crossing

Vucciria Market, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Christmas Market, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Shopping street at dusk, Bellagio, Lake Como, Lombardy, Italy, Europe

Bristol 1950S
Park Street and University Tower, Bristol, England

The souk, Marrakech (Marrakesh), Morocco, North Africa, Africa

England, London, New Bond Street, Cartier Store with Christmas Decorations

Couple kissing outside Carnaby Street boutique
A couple kissing in front of iconic Carnaby Street boutique, I was Lord Kitcheners Valet. Hanging outside can be seen a variety of mens vintage clothing including a naval peacoat

Broadway, Saratoga Springs, New York State, USA. Date: circa 1911

Tallinn, Estonia, Baltic States, Europe

Bethnal Green Market, East London
Shoppers in Bethnal Green Market, East London. Date: circa 1930s

Rathaus Christmas Market, Vienna, Austria

Selfridges, Bullring Shopping Centre, Birmingham, England

Christmas Market, Krakow, Poland, Europe

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The Market Square, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfrodshire. Photographed in 1938 by Aerofilms Ltd

London. Lambeth Walk. 1930s History of London - Vauxhall / Lambeth

Stores on Harbour Drive, George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Greater Antilles, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Stevenage New Town
This pedestrianised shopping centre at Stevenage New Town, Hertfordshire, England was the first in England, opened in 1959. It was also the first designated New Town in 1946. Date: July 1966

Vera Day and Patricia Plukett in John Guillermans The Crowded Day (1954)
Vera Day and Patricia Plukett

PONIES SHOPPING
New Forest ponies " shopping" (much to one womans amazement) at Lymington in Hampshire, England

The Cartier shop on Old Bond Street illuminated at night, London

Fat Geese! by Lawson Wood
A cheeky young lad chuckles to himself after placing a sign for fattened geese on the posterior of a rather plump lady who is herself choosing which goose to buy for her Christmas dinner. Date: 1909

Africa, Morocco, Fes. Mosaic wall for fountain

Ornament Koi or Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio), Shopping Mall Pond, Malacca, Historic Melaka, Malaysia Peninsula, Malaysia, SE Asia

Textiles at Totonicapan market, Guatemala, Central America

Bloomingdales, New York, USA

Carnaby Street, London, England, UK

Birmingham Bull Ring
The old Bull Ring Centre, a notorious symbol of post World War Two modernism, now demolished. Completed in 1964; Britains first multi-storey fully enclosed shopping centre

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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.