Tyne and Wear HER(12735): Market Street, Bainbridge's Department Store - Details
12735
Newcastle
Market Street, Bainbridge's Department Store
Newcastle
NZ26SE
Commercial
Shop
Department Store
POST MEDIEVAL
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Documentary Evidence
In 1838 Market Street included Emerson Muschamp's drapers and fashion shop. In 1849 takings were recorded by department possibly making the premises England's first department store.
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564300
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