EPISODE · May 14, 2020 · 23 MIN
#54: Harrods | The Playground of London's Rich & Famous
from English Learning for Curious Minds | A More Interesting Way To Learn English · host Leonardo English
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 hoodieFull transcript and key vocabulary available on the website www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/harrods ---You might like:🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists✨ 5 Powerful Tips for Learning English with Podcasts (Faster & Effectively!) [YouTube]📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership 📧 Join our FREE weekly newsletter---Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية
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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. Full transcript, key vocabulary, and bonus episodes available on www.leonardoenglish.com
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