HistoryPorn @lemmy.world PugJesus @lemmy.world 12mo ago The Old Curiosity Shop, oldest shop in London, built 1567 AD, photo taken ~1890 AD?
I can't believe I was unaware of this when I visited London. Gotta make sure I visit this place if I ever return.Related question, I wonder what the oldest continuously operating establishment in the world is? 🤔
Restoration is finished, but the shop is not open yet: https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/the-restoration-of-charles-dickens-old-curiosity-shop-64106/
This is probably the sort of thing Karl Pilkington was visualizing when mentioning going to the toffee shoppe, or the candlestick maker.
Still there today (although undergoing restoration)
Bummer they got out of the Olde Waste Paper business, I really needed some olde waste paper.
I can't believe I was unaware of this when I visited London. Gotta make sure I visit this place if I ever return.
Related question, I wonder what the oldest continuously operating establishment in the world is? 🤔
Like one of the other replies said, it’s a Japanese company. There’s even a neat Wikipedia list
Something in Japan I think. A tea house or some kind of lodging business I think.
Restoration is finished, but the shop is not open yet: https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/the-restoration-of-charles-dickens-old-curiosity-shop-64106/
soon to be called The Old American Candy, Harry Potter Merch and Vape Juice Shop