Dave Arquati wrote:
Clark W. Griswold, Jr. wrote:

"John Rowland" wrote:


You don't know what you're missing! The Egyptian escalator alone is
worth a
visit. Everyone should spend a day exploring Harrods, but don't buy
anything!



Well, the food courts are worth a few hours as well. The collection of
smoked
hams alone are impressive.


I'm in two minds about it now... I am warming to the idea of visiting
and not spending any money. The thing is, I have to make a special
effort to go to Knightsbridge - I only ever pass through it rapidly by
Tube or bus on my way somewhere cheaper...

It's hardly far though - about a 4 minute walk from IC's [1] main
entrance. I used to quite like walking there down the back of Southside,
along the mews, right to the end where you cut through the archway in
the wall, and then turn L-R-L-R down to where the Hans Place (?) side of
Harrods is.

Another nice walk is via the churchyard at the back of Brompton Oratory.

I used to go there for a few specific things only: (1) cigarettes (no
dearer than anywhere else and they have quite a nice selection) and
Zippo consumables; (2) a specific diary refill that I couldn;t find
anywhere else; (3) a specific brand of perfume/toiletries which I have a
points card for - other stockists don't do this for that brand and
they were always quite generous with the freebies to me too.


[1] I don't work there any more, so I can freely ignore the new style
guide :-)