South Tyneside History
| Title | The Home and Colonial Store |
|---|---|
| Reference Number | STH0002411 |
| Photographer | Unknown |
| Town or Village | Jarrow |
| Date | 1900s |
| Original Format | Black and white photograph. |
| Period | Edwardian (1901-1910) |
| Copyright | South Tyneside Libraries |
| Further Information | The Home and Colonial Tea Store Jarrow was one of the first and largest retail chains in the U.K. Founded in 1883 in London, it had eventually had 3000 retail outlets. The chain underwent several name changes but during 1988 it was acquired by Safeway. |
