Category Archives: Lipton’s

Spotting Historic Shopfronts: Hitchin

Posted on April 11, 2019 by buildingourpast

Initial impressions suggest that Hitchin in Hertfordshire is rich in historic shopfronts. Closer inspection, however, reveals much renewal at street level, whilst more authentic evidence of Hitchin’s commercial past survives above its shops (for example, look up to spot Freeman … Continue reading →

Posted in Butchers' Shops, Lipton's, Spotter's Guides | 3 Comments

Lipton’s: ‘A Beautiful Study in White’

Posted on February 21, 2016 by buildingourpast

Introduction A self-made man, Sir Thomas J. Lipton (1848-1931) opened his first provision shop in Stobcross Street, Glasgow, in 1871. His shops multiplied, their openings trumpeted with stunts and fanfares, and Lipton quickly made his fortune. But it was his decision to … Continue reading →

Posted in Grocers, Provision Dealers and Dairies, Lipton's | 12 Comments