HAMLEYS (n.) Costermonger that doth purvey to excited children elecktronic goods to the dismay of their parents.
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HAMLEYS (n.) Costermonger that doth purvey to excited children elecktronic goods to the dismay of their parents.
Dr. Johnson’s London Dictionary for publick consumption in the twenty-first century avail yourself on Twitter @JohnsonsLondon
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In the age of Amazon and other home delivery companies, I am amazed that Hamleys manages to keep open.
Cheers, Pete.
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I think it must be the experience they offer with magical displays and demonstrations.
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When I worked almost opposite at West End Central Police Station, the shop was always packed with customers. They also rarely, if ever, get shoplifters.
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I’m surprised at the low number of shoplifting. I think West End Central is going to close to make way for apartments.
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That would be a shame, I have good memories of a couple of years there. But it does have a wonderful Art Deco exterior, so hopefully they will preserve that.
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