Harrods

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Address:: Harrods, 87–135 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge,
London SW1X 7XL
England
Website:: www.harrods.com
Opening times:: 10 AM to 9 PM (Mon–Sat), 11.30 AM to 6 PM (Sun); Note: Opening times can change at short notice. Opening times may not apply on public holidays.
Telephone:: Work +44 (0) 207 730 1234
Buses:: 14 19 22 74 137414452 C1
Trains:: Knightsbridge PCNote: We can help plan your journey to Harrods from Waterloo, King’s Cross and many other stations
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Exterior of Harrods department store in Knightsbridge

^{Harrods, Knightsbridge} Harrods department store, illuminated at night

^{Harrods illuminated at night} The clothing department, in the Egyptian Room

^{Egyptian Room – clothing department}

Did you know… Britain’s very first escalator was installed in Harrods, in 1898.

Did you know… When Mohammed Al Fayed accused the Royal Family of compliance in his son’s death – during the Princess Diana car crash – the Family withdrew their warrant from Harrods crest.

Statue of Dodi Fayed and Princess Diana, called ‘Innocent Victims’

^{Dodi and Diana – ‘Innocent Victims’}

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Harrods is arguably the most famous department store in the whole wide world, and certainly the best in Knightsbridge.

History of Harrods

Harrods was opened by Henry Harrod in 1849, and started out as a small grocery store. Its reputation was gained in 1873 when the shop burnt down to the ground. Rather than boarding up the windows for a month, like most owners might, Henry sent his customers a letter explaining In consequence of the above premises being burnt down, your order will be delayed in the execution by a day or two.

The response to his stiff-upper lip missive was so overwhelming that it still carries their name today. The shop now boasts that it can sell you anything, from anywhere – even once selling a baby elephant from their pet department. Its motto is a simple Omnia, omnibus, ubique – Everything for everyone, everywhere.

World famous department store

The interior is worth the going alone, and has been fitted out with sumptuous decorations – don’t miss the Egyptian Hall, with gold-leaf columns. There is also a famous tiled ceiling in the first-floor food hall – even the toilets are worth a visit. (Seriously!) You might also like to visit the cheesy fountain in honour of Princess Di and Dodi Al Fayed.

Be warned that Harrods still has very strict rules on dress, and porters – known as the ‘Green Men’ – kick out kids in jeans, leggings and shorts.

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pearlyqueen – “i thought parts of harrods were very gaudy and exhibited incredibly bad taste there are parts of the store which are literally covered in gold and huge egyptian sphinxes which just look completely fake i also managed to see the tr…”
JRubin – “like lots of places in London, this is one of the places which you are always told to see, but nobody knows why i can understand the attraction in seeing the Tower of London, or Buckingham Palace, but Harrods is just a shop Sure,…”