The Tower of Babel – Shop of the Day 132
Great Portland Street and a ‘Trendy’ vendor of city, road and touring bicycle stuff. A century ago Great Portland St was known as “Motor Row”, it was a primary street for cars and related accessories. The Benz Motor dealership was located in the very early 20th century on the street. By the mid-Twenties Great Portland Street had no less than 33 showrooms located along the street. Coach builders in Great Portland Street were a crucial prerequisite for the development of the motor trade on the street. What will we see here in 2115????
©Barnaby Barford 2014