Plaque

Hamleys

Erection date: /2/2010

Inscription

City of Westminster
Hamleys of London, established in 1760 by William Hamley. Unveiled in February 2010 to celebrate 250 years of selling the finest toys in the world.

Site: Hamleys (1 memorial)

W1, Regent Street, Hamleys, 188 - 196

Sorry about the poor picture of the shop but when we visited there was a solid wall of buses down Regent Street.

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Hamleys

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Hamleys of London

Established by William Hamley as 'Noah's Ark' at 231 High Holborn. Branch at ...

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William Hamley

Founded Hamleys toy shop. Born Cornwall.

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Westminster City Council

The ancient parish of St Margaret's was divided into St Margaret's and St Joh...

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