“Harrods”
“Harrods” is considered the world’s best department store. It is located in Knightsbridge, London, theUK. It attracts customers from all over the world. Millions of people go through its doors every day.
The history of “Harrods” began with a small food shop which was opened by Charles Henry Harrod in 1849. There was only one room and two shop assistants there. By 1880 that small shop has become a large department store.
It’s interesting to know that the first escalator in England was opened in “Harrods” in 1898.On the top people were offered some brandy because they were afraid and nervous.
Now it is the largest department store in Europe. It has 330 different departments on seven floors.
The shop’s motto is “All things for All People, Everywhere”. You can see these words on the top of the building, they are in Latin.
What can people buy there? Products on offer include clothes and shoes, toys, food and drinks, and much more. In case you are tired you can enjoy a meal in one of the 30 eateries which serve everything from tea to other countries’ cuisine.
More then 5000 people work at “Harrods”. There are also 8 doormen known as “Green men” because of their uniform. They open the door for people when they come and leave the store. They can call a taxi for you or help with directions. All other staff wears black or grey formal clothes.
You should watch what you wear when you are visiting “Harrods”. People cannot enter the shop if they are wearing short skirts or dresses, swimwear, ripped jeans and just dirty clothes.
January and July are the busiest months for “Harrods” because they are sales times. Over 300 000 customers visit the store on the first day. Many people sleep outside the store all night to be first in when the doors open on the first day of sales.
“Harrods” is a very expensive place to shop. However it still has lots of visitors. This department store is worth visiting just for architecture and interior design.
Read the sentences and correct mistakes if there are any:
1. “Harrods” it is the largest department store in Europe.
2. It has 330 different departments on five floors.
3. The history of “Harrods” began with a small cafe which was opened by Charles Henry Harrod in 1849.
4. It’s interesting to know that the first restaurant in England was opened in “Harrods” in 1898.
5. All people working at “Harrods” wear green uniform.
6. “Green men” help you with your shopping bags.
7. People can enter the shop in any clothes.
8. A lot of people go to “Harrods” at sales time.
9. This department store is very expensive but it is worth visiting just for architecture and interior design.