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Department Stores
Harrods
87-135 Brompton Road
London SW1
Tel: 020 7730 1234
website: www.harrods.com
Harrods, located in Knightsbridge, started out as
a small grocer and tea merchant in East London back in 1834. Before
the days of satellite and facsimile, Harrods cable address was "Everything
London". These two words sum up the splendour of the world's most
celebrated store, which celebrated its 150th anniversary in 1999.
Harvey Nichols
109-125 Knightsbridge
London SW1
Tel: 020 7235 5000
Affectionately known by the locals as Harvey Nicks.
Patrons of this upmarket department store, which specialises in
designer fashion labels, include royalty and celebrities. Spectacular
window displays. Gourmet restaurant, bar and food hall on the fifth
floor.
Marks & Spencer
113 Kensington High Street
Kensington
London W8
Tel: 020 7938 3711
website: www.marksandspencer.com
Marks & Spencer
85 Kings Road
Chelsea
London SW3 4NX
Tel: 0207 376 5634
website: www.marksandspencer.com
Own brands only. Renowned for its good quality knitwear
and underwear. Incidentally, M& S is a great place to buy sandwiches
and snacks, when you are out and about. Grab a sandwich and head
for the nearest park bench - London weather permitting, of course!
Peter Jones
Sloane Square
Chelsea
London SW1
Tel:020 7730 3434
website: www.peterjones.co.uk
No fuss, superb value, excellent quality. The linen
department is reputed to be one of the best in London.
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