A showcase of Britain's most significant shops throughout the
twentieth century and beyond.
100 20th-Century Shops is a fascinating insight into the heritage of
Britain's changing high street and the diverse architectural styles of
the twentieth century. Entries in this book showcase 100 often instantly
recognizable shops from across the county, from throughout the twentieth
century and stretching into the twenty-first, capturing the changing
architectural styles of our beloved and rapidly disappearing retail
shops. Each shop is accompanied by stunning photography of the facades
and interiors.
From bustling shopping centers, retail stores, and supermarkets to
independent boutiques, bookshops, and bakeries, each of the 100 shops
featured evokes a differed design style and traces the history of our
cherished high street.
The book also contains essays by respected writers on the design,
development, and decline of the high street over the last 100 years
within a social and political context. This compelling book provides a
glimpse into the wonderful shops that Britain has to offer and is a
must-have for all fans of design history, architecture, and retail.
