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When were escalators introduced in British department stores and on the London Underground?

Question #16506. Asked by nuages.
Last updated Dec 12 2016.

ajdale
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They were first introduced at Earls Court station in 1911.

Feb 08 2002, 3:55 PM
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Earls Court Underground station switched Britain's first escalator on the morning of 4 October 1911.

Feb 09 2002, 5:44 AM
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tented

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To complete the answer to the question - Harrods installed an escalator in 1878

1898- see below (satguru)

Response last updated by satguru on Dec 12 2016.
Feb 09 2002, 6:31 AM
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The first escalator in the London Underground was at Earl Courts station in 1911.

link http://encyclopedia.farlex.com/railways

Harrods was the first department store to have an escalator and it was Britain's first escalator

link https://theculturetrip.com/europe/united-kingdom/england/london/articles/the-history-of-harrods-in-1-minute/

Response last updated by satguru on Dec 12 2016.
Sep 29 2009, 6:26 PM
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