Harrods

High school (ages 12+)
Everyday Life

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1. How big is Harrods?1,100,000 square feet (100,000 m2)
2. What is the location?Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London, England
3. What is the architectural style?Edwardian Baroque
4. What is Harrods and why is it special?Harrods is a huge luxury department store in London, famous for its big size, fancy design, and many kinds of high‑end products.
5. When did Harrods first open and how did it grow?It started in 1849 as a small grocery shop. After a fire in 1881, it was rebuilt and the current building opened in 1905.

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