#54: Harrods | The Playground of London's Rich & Famous

English Learning for Curious Minds

English - May 14, 2020 22:30 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 58 ratings
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It's one of the most famous department stores in the world, catering to the world's rich and famous.

But it hasn't always been this way.

In this episode we take a look at the story of Harrods, and discover the fascinating and unusual history of this iconic London location.

In today's episode we cover:

How it all started, back in 1824The Great ExhibitionWhen it all burned downHarrods' famous customersBrandy on the escalatorThe Mohamed Al-Fayed yearsThe lawsuit with Harrods New ZealandThe cash for questions scandalThe feud with The British Royal FamilySelling lions and tigersSpending £32,000 on chocolatesThe Russian hoodie

Full transcript and key vocabulary available on the website www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/harrods

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