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British Home Stores was founded in 1928 by a group of U.S. entrepreneurs who wanted to follow the successful model set by Woolworths. They did not want go into direct competition with Woolworths, so set their highest price at a shilling.
Apr 10, 2016 · BHS had seven branches by 1929, all overseen from the head office at Ivy House, 30 Newgate Street, London. One of the first to open outside London was at 38-40 Palmerston Road, Southsea; others followed in Portsmouth and Sheffield.
Jun 2, 2016 · 2 June 2016. Getty Images. British Homes Stores first opened for business in Brixton, south London in 1928. Department store BHS is to be wound down, meaning the end of the road for the...
Apr 26, 2016 · 1928 Group of US entrepreneurs opens a store in Brixton with the aim of emulating the success of Woolworths. Initially nothing cost more than a shilling at stores that sold lighting and had...
Apr 25, 2016 · Documents released last month revealed the scheme is running a £571m deficit (on the basis of what it would cost to get an insurer to buy it out).
Jun 2, 2016 · Live updates and reaction. 1928: British Home Stores is set up in a store in Brixton, south London. None of the goods for sale cost more than a shilling. 1929: Prices rise to a five...
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Dec 7, 2021 · I believe all BHS shops have now gone. I well remember the one in High Street although, I’m not sure I ever visited the cafeteria. This late 1950s photo shows it as a new store (8/5/1958) and advertises a “new store and cafeteria” in the window. Looks like Birds Eye products advertised in the window too. Viv.
