Harrods department store was founded in 1834 by Mr. Charles Henry Harrods and has a long history of nearly 180 years. From its humble beginnings as a groceries and tea shop in London's East End to its rebirth in Knightsbridge in 1849, Harrods has grown into a world-renowned shopper's paradise, the perfect symbol of British luxury. Today's Harrods has always adhered to its "everything is possible" philosophy, continues to write legends, and leads the global luxury retail industry.
