The Astorian 1930 50.82/1467 Stephen opened his first shop

Stephen opened his first shop in 1963 and went on to own nine more in Carnaby Street alone

An arch and pier of the Old Battersea Bridge

The section covers the area between Gillingham Street in the North West

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The Astorian 1930 50.82/1467 Stephen opened his first shopThe Astorian. The Astoria cinema in Finsbury opened in August 1930. This souvenir programme issued to commemorate the opening gives details of its construction. The theatre is described as 'British To the Core; British Brains, British Money and Trade Union Conditions'. Tonnes of British steel were used in its construction and the directors specified the employment of British workers according to strict trade union conditions. The central pages include