The rise and fall of the 88-year old department store, which is set to fall into administration today
1928
A group of American entrepreneurs opens a general store in Brixton with the aim of creating a UK version of Woolworths. Nothing is priced at more than a shilling, although the price bar rises to five shillings the following year as British Home Stores moves into home furnishings.
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