English Learning for Curious Minds

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.

Full transcript, key vocabulary, and bonus episodes available on www.leonardoenglish.com

Show Notes

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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 1824
  • The Great Exhibition
  • When it all burned down
  • Harrods' famous customers
  • Brandy on the escalator
  • The Mohamed Al-Fayed years
  • The lawsuit with Harrods New Zealand
  • The cash for questions scandal
  • The feud with The British Royal Family
  • Selling lions and tigers
  • Spending £32,000 on chocolates
  • The Russian hoodie

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

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Are you looking for a more interesting way to learn English?

English Learning for Curious Minds is a podcast for intermediate-advanced English learners.

Learn weird and wonderful things about the world at the same time as improving your English.

Every episode comes with an interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary and is spoken at a speed you can understand.

Join listeners from 189 countries and discover a more interesting way of improving your English.

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