Liberty's, Regent Street, Westminster, Greater London
Arthur Liberty opened his first shop in 1875 selling ornaments, fabric and objets d'art from Japan and the East. As the business grew, neighbouring properties were bought and added. In 1885, 142-4 Regent Street was acquired. The store became the most fashionable place to shop in London and Liberty fabrics were used for both clothing and furnishings. In 1924 a new Tudor-style building was built fronting Great Marlborough Street and the Regent Street store was rebuilt. The rebuilding was underway when this photograph was taken.
