Hamleys Toy Store has more than seven floors and is a massive child's dreamland. According to Wikipedia, there are more than 50,000 lines of toys for sale. Millions of people visit the store each year. With 5000 square metres of floor space, Hamleys in London is the largest toy shop in the world.
William Hamley of Cornwall opened a toy shop called Noah's Ark in 1760. It soon became a favourite place for children. The Regent Street location opened in 1881. The area was bombed during World War II but service continued.
Hamleys is located at 188-196 Regent Street, London England. The photo I took above is during the annual Regent Street motor show in November 2018. I picked up a couple of presents for my grandchildren. And I've been back.
Today there are other Hamleys locations along with an online shop at Hamelys.com.
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The image below is of Queen Elizabeth II made from Legos and on display at Hamleys 31 May 2019.
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| Queen Elizabeth II at Hamleys |
Got this Hamleys' bear for a granddaughter in 2019.
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