Key Words :- early shop

Viewing the Site :- inside and outside shop

Address :- 6 St James's Street, St James's, London, Greater London, SW1
Grid Ref :- TQ 29311 80176
Co-ordinates :- Lat 51.50573 , Long -0.138211
Local Authority :- Westminster City Council
Pre 1974 County :- London
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II*
Historic England List No - 1264869,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1686 -

Description and History of Site:-
Originally (1686) a coffee shop. Hat-making business established in 1765 at 6 St. James's Street - 'the oldest hat shop in the world'. Original shop interior with fittings largely intact.

Includes small museum ('Heritage Room'), showcasing historical artefacts that have been in the family since the business was founded.

Further Reading and References:-
https://www.lockhatters.com/pages/history

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Contributor :- Robert Mason - 15 December 2021
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