Comments on: The Shops of Old London

By: Maria

Maria — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 15:46:01 +0000

Thanks for very interesting article.

Maybe the author or someone can help me with information – I’m searching for any information about a store in London with Ukrainian carpets and fabrics.

This store was established by Ukrainian patroness Varvara Khanenko between 1904-1912 .

This fabrics and carpets were produced in Olenivka, Kyiv region, in a workshop that she owned.

By: Grace B.

Grace B. — Sun, 28 Jun 2020 12:27:46 +0000

I have a vintage bottle with a high quality leather case with GF logo.
It’s for Hill’s hair wash prepared to motorists using before and after driving.
The company name is E.S.Hill&Co(1929) Ltd and the address is 23-23A Old Bond Street, London. W. I.
Who knows more about this company. I can’t find more information from Google.

By: Robin Buitenhuis

Robin Buitenhuis — Thu, 28 May 2020 16:17:39 +0000

Oxford street 311 was, before the Woolwort store came in, a garage for selling cars. In 1906 french cars named “CORRE” were for sale on 311 Oxford street. Who knows more about this? I am searching for this history for my website about ‘corre-lalicorne’

By: Ben Hurren

Ben Hurren — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 13:45:42 +0000

I am anxious to obtain a copy of Roy Brasier’s The Achille Serre Story.
My father-in-law (Ben Waddington) was Transport Manager before, during and after the War. He was responsible for over 150 vehicles. He married Elsie Russell who was a member of the Achille Serre Fire Brigade. I married their daughter, Norma in 1963. I would appreciate any help in tracking down a copy of the book. Norma was a frequent visitor to the factory and knew many staff and departmental managers.

By: Jan

Jan — Sun, 08 Jan 2017 16:29:10 +0000

Wonderful pictures. Delayed me considerably in my search for Red Cross Street in 1850s.

By: Giles Enders

Giles Enders — Thu, 14 Jul 2016 09:18:56 +0000

The timber used in the construction of Liberty’s was from old warships which the admiralty was breaking up. The Regent Street façade of this store war rebuilt in 1910 and that is where cthe confusion might lie.

I wonder if there any pictures extant of the largest and most glamorous hairdessers and perfumiers in London, Robert Douglas which was in Bond Street. It was bombed in the war. Each cubicle was decorated in a different colour marble. They had uniformed doorman.

By: Lorna Hazel May

Lorna Hazel May — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 03:39:36 +0000

I am old enough to remember the bombings of WWII. I remember coming out of Bond Street Station and seeing piles of rubble across the street that had once been a famous shop, I have always thought it was Liberty’s, but can not be sure of memories now. These pictures are pure nostalgia. I find myself longing to be there again as a child loving the glamour of famous shops.
My Canadian husband’s officer’s uniform was made by Horne Brothers of Oxford Street or Bond Street, not sure, it was a long time ago. I am 92 he is 95. Thank you for the memories of long ago.

By: aubrey

aubrey — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 06:06:20 +0000

The furs for the 1960 film Make Mine Mink with Terry Thomas and Hattie Jaques were supplied by Swears and Wells.

Great photos btw.

By: Luciana

Luciana — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 15:04:54 +0000

Love it all!!!! Just a note: The website of Liberty of London says their Tudor arevival store was built in the 1920s, and your caption says 1910 – is that the same store on Regent St?

By: Julian Hopkins

Julian Hopkins — Tue, 20 May 2014 10:41:43 +0000

Does anyone know where I can get a copy of Roy Brazier’s book ‘The Achille Serre Story’, please?