The Anonymous Widower

The Harrods Of The East End

I’d never heard of Wickham’s Department Store known in East End folklore as the Harrods of the East End, until I read about the building and its troubles in Private Eye.

Note how the two parts of the building are different sizes, with an off-centre tower. All caused because the jewellers in the middle wouldn’t sell out.

If you need to know more, there’s an excellent article here.

May 14, 2014 - Posted by AnonW | World | Architecture, London, private eye, Shopping