location information
With over one million square feet of selling space, covering 4.6 acres, Harrods is one of the biggest department stores in Europe. Big is not always beautiful, however Harrods makes an exception by maintaining a reptuation for excellence, and rightly so. First opening in 1849, Harrods has had an eventful history, from burning to the ground in 1883, to introducing the worlds first escalator in 1898.
bond connections
Harrods has Bond connections in a number of ways, with a little know fact! Did you know that during the 70's Pierce Brosnan could be found serving the counter at Harrods Pharamcy?
In the cinematic world of Bond who could forget the scene with M in The Living Daylights. Given the task of picking up a hamper for General Georgi Koskov, Bond switches the choosen brand of champagne for something 'more suitable' leaving M scoffing when he sees the bill!
location directions
Exit the Knightsbridge tube station and follow the signs marked Harrods. §
