Shops 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

Waterloo Station, London, 1967
Oil painting by Terence Cuneo (1907-1996) showing a view of the concourse at Waterloo Station, London, as seen from the first floor British Rail Southern Regional boardroom windows

Roscrea, County Tipperary, Republic of Ireland. circa 1970s

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

Torquay town centre, Torbay, Devon, England

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

Cars parked in Market Way Precinct, Coventry. Soon there will be a ban on Precinct parking so this sight will disappear. 7th October 1961

The glass tower entrance to the Locarno Ballroom, Smithford Way Precinct, Coventry, which was completed in 1960. 29th December 1960

Little Girl wearing wooly hat, coat and scarf, standing outside corner shop grocers with her dog, carrying a basket and looking at the shop vendor as he readjusts the sign outside the door which

Wimborne Minster, Dorset - The High Street Date: circa 1907

High Street, Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland Date: circa 1906

O Connell Street, Limerick City, Republic of Ireland
O Connell Street, Limerick City, County Limerick, Republic of Ireland. circa 1960s

Advertisement for linoleum manufacturers
An advertisement for M Nairn & Co, floor cloth and linoleum manufacturers of Kirkcaldy, Scotland, with premises also in London, Manchester, Glasgow and Paris. circa 1883

Nicolas Poster
Poster for the Nicolas chain of wine shops, France

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

High Row, Darlington, County Durham
A view of High Row in Darlington, County Durham, showing a clock tower, traffic and shops

Fortnum & Mason
The Fortnum and Mason lettering sign above the door of the famous store, selling luxury goods of all description, Piccadilly, London. Date: 1960s

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

Marylebone High Street, London. Date: circa 1908

View down Montpelier Vale, Blackheath Village, London
A superb postcard view down Montpelier Vale, Blackheath Village, London - the detial is incredible, with individual shops identifiable, the pavements as busy (as they ever are)

Hudsons soap advert
Hudsons soap 1895 Date: 1895

Chez Auguste on Old Compton Street, Soho
Chez Auguste at 38 Old Compton Street, Soho, London; next to Coiffure Internationale, the international shaving saloon and hairdressers; on the end is F Gennari Ltd, wines and provisions. 1947

Pork Pie Shop 1960S
Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe, renowned for its Melton Mowbray pork pies, named after the town of Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England

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

Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Signs in Seoul, South Korea, Asia

Falkirk High Street 1955
Falkirk High Street, showing Hepworths on the left, looking towards the Town Steeple 1955

Mallow, County Cork, Republic of Ireland. circa 1970s

Shirland Road, Maida Vale, London, with the Shirland Hotel (pub, now the Truscott Arms) on the left. Date: circa 1910

Stratford Broadway, Stratford, East London, with Samuel Gurney obelisk. Date: circa 1910

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

Tranquil Vale Blackheath
Tranquil Vale, Blackheath London SE3

Birmingham New Street
View of New Street

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

Topsfield Parade, Crouch End, London - Queens Opera House and Club can be seen on the right (in 2017 a Virgin Arctive Health Club...). Date: circa 1905

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

Fourth Avenue, Huntington, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Avenue (looking east), Huntington, West Virginia, USA. 1915

Boys outside a sweet shop, Balham, SW London
Four boys on the doorstep of a sweet shop in Balham, SW London, with bottled drinks. Date: circa 1961

A Street Scene in Cairo, by Charles Robertson (1844-1891)

Main Street, East Hampton, the Hamptons, Long Island, New York State, United States of America, North America

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

Four views of Dublin, Republic of Ireland. circa 1960s

Selfridges, Bullring Shopping Centre, Birmingham, England

Cowboy riding elk, Sheridan, Wyoming, USA
Cowboy riding an elk in the high street, Sheridan, Wyoming, USA. Date: circa 1910

Advertisement for A. Wilson. Peck and Co. Ltd. Beethoven House, Pinstone Street, Sheffield
Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library: MP Folder 62

Haymarket, Sheffield, 1937
Elevated view of Haymarket looking towards Fitzalan Square and General Post Office. Norfolk Market Hall, left, No 32, Castle Street, Arthur Davy and Sons Ltd, Provision Merchants

A street scene in Flushing, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A street scene in Flushing. People stand on the pavements to watch the photographer. A shop on the right is festooned with advertisements of the day. Photographer: Arthur Philp

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"From corner shops to luxury boutiques, a journey through the world of shops" Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, c1953: A glimpse into the past as we see Queen Elizabeth II strolling along a charming shopping street. Waterloo Station, London, 1967: The hustle and bustle of commuters passing by vibrant shops at one of London's busiest train stations. Little Girl wearing wooly hat, coat and scarf, standing outside corner shop grocers with: Innocence captured in a snapshot as a little girl eagerly awaits her turn to enter the neighborhood grocer. High Row, Darlington, County Durham: Discovering hidden treasures on this quaint street lined with unique independent shops. High Street, Ayr, Ayrshire Scotland: Immerse yourself in Scottish charm while exploring traditional shops offering tartans and local delicacies. O Connell Street, Limerick City Republic of Ireland: Vibrant storefronts adorn this lively Irish street where locals and tourists alike indulge in retail therapy. Advertisement for linoleum manufacturers: Witnessing the evolution of advertising as an eye-catching linoleum ad entices customers to revamp their homes. Selfridges Bullring Shopping Centre Birmingham England: Step into retail paradise at Selfridges' flagship store nestled within Birmingham's bustling Bullring Shopping Centre. The Pantiles Tunbridge Wells: Transported back in time while strolling along this historic promenade adorned with elegant Georgian buildings housing boutique stores. Lady Outside Gucci Shop: Fashion-forward elegance personified as a stylish lady poses confidently outside the iconic Gucci shop window display. Fortnum & Mason: Delighting shoppers since 1707 - explore the opulence and timeless charm that defines this renowned British department store located in Piccadilly Circus Main Street East Hampton The Hamptons Long Island New York State United States of America.