Barkers of Kensington was a department store in Kensington High Street, Kensington, London.
It began as a small drapery business, John Barker & Company, founded by John Barker and James Whitehead in 1870. Barkers grew rapidly to become one of London's largest and most well-known department stores.
Barkers of Kensington
The Barkers sign, still visible on the building
Kensington High Street is the main shopping street in Kensington, London, England. The area is identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London.
The view east along Kensington High Street in March 2006, dominated by former department stores Derry & Toms and Barkers of Kensington
Kensington High Street in 1860
Middle of Kensington High Street