A World Class Shopping Experience at Harrods London
The most famous department store in the UK and possibly the world, the Harrods London is a destination for tourists as well as local Londoners. Set on 4.5 acres of prime Knightsbridge real estate, the Harrods London has over 330 departments consisting of clothing, jewellery, electronics, pets, toys, stationery, home appliances, health and beauty, to the world famous Food Hall and Christmas department. There are 28 restaurants, a barbers shop, Harrods Bank, a beauty spa and salon as well as bespoke services for picnic hampers, cakes and fragrance formulations.
Established in 1834 by Charles Henry as a wholesale grocery shop in London's East End, Harrods moved to central London in 1849 and expanded considerably under the leadership of Charles' son Charles Digby Harrod. In 1985 the Harrods London was purchased by the Fayed Brothers. Until recently the Harrods London was owned by Mohamed Al-Fayed, but was recently sold to Qatar Holdings for the princely sum of £1.5 billion.
The Harrods London has many unique features such as the Egyptian Escalator, the Dodi Fayed & Princess of Wales, Diana Memorials, the Harrods Bank which sells gold bars and coins and offers to store them, to royal warrants from Queen Elizabeth II, the Queen Mother and the Prince of Wales.
On peak days, up to 300,000 customers visit the Harrods London in particular for the ever popular Food Hall, Santa's Grotto or to bag a bargain at the famous Harrods Sales. The expansion of Harrods has lead to 'Harrods 102' across the road which houses Turnbully & Asser, HMV, David Clulow Opticians and Waterstones.
Discover a world of luxury and delight in central London at Harrods. As their motto states 'All Things for All People, Everywhere'. Visit www.harrods.com.
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Established in 1834 by Charles Henry as a wholesale grocery shop in London's East End, Harrods moved to central London in 1849 and expanded considerably under the leadership of Charles' son Charles Digby Harrod. In 1985 the Harrods London was purchased by the Fayed Brothers. Until recently the Harrods London was owned by Mohamed Al-Fayed, but was recently sold to Qatar Holdings for the princely sum of £1.5 billion.
The Harrods London has many unique features such as the Egyptian Escalator, the Dodi Fayed & Princess of Wales, Diana Memorials, the Harrods Bank which sells gold bars and coins and offers to store them, to royal warrants from Queen Elizabeth II, the Queen Mother and the Prince of Wales.
On peak days, up to 300,000 customers visit the Harrods London in particular for the ever popular Food Hall, Santa's Grotto or to bag a bargain at the famous Harrods Sales. The expansion of Harrods has lead to 'Harrods 102' across the road which houses Turnbully & Asser, HMV, David Clulow Opticians and Waterstones.
Discover a world of luxury and delight in central London at Harrods. As their motto states 'All Things for All People, Everywhere'. Visit www.harrods.com.
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