Austins, Derry / Londonderry
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Image: © Kenneth Allen Taken: 11 Feb 2009
Austins department store, a treasured landmark in the centre of Diamond Square, is this year celebrating its 178th birthday. Established in 1830, Austins predates Jenners of Edinburgh by 5 years, Harrods of London by 15 years and Macys of New York by 25 years! Austins is the world's oldest independent department store, having grown remarkably from its humble beginnings almost two centuries ago. More at - http://www.austinsstore.com/