The Harrods bakery and chocolate factory: a history - in pictures

  • The original Harrods bakery and chocolate factory was built by Mowlem & Co in 1913-1914 and opened in 1920. All photos: Harrods
    The original Harrods bakery and chocolate factory was built by Mowlem & Co in 1913-1914 and opened in 1920. All photos: Harrods
  • The Depository building, which housed the bakery and chocolate factory, was designed as a sister building to the Harrods store – the two look almost identical
    The Depository building, which housed the bakery and chocolate factory, was designed as a sister building to the Harrods store – the two look almost identical
  • From the 1920s, Harrods own-brand chocolate was made in the building next door to the Depository
    From the 1920s, Harrods own-brand chocolate was made in the building next door to the Depository
  • As well as luxury chocolate, other luxury food items, teas and beverages were produced at the Harrods bakery and chocolate factory
    As well as luxury chocolate, other luxury food items, teas and beverages were produced at the Harrods bakery and chocolate factory
  • The building that once housed the Harrods bakery and chocolate factory now has 40 luxury apartments
    The building that once housed the Harrods bakery and chocolate factory now has 40 luxury apartments
  • The Harrods bakery and chocolate factory produced luxury chocolates, Easter eggs, cakes and pastries that were sold in the Harrods store
    The Harrods bakery and chocolate factory produced luxury chocolates, Easter eggs, cakes and pastries that were sold in the Harrods store
  • Luxury chocolates and pastries were produced in the Depository building next door to the Harrods store from the 1920s until the late 1970s
    Luxury chocolates and pastries were produced in the Depository building next door to the Harrods store from the 1920s until the late 1970s
  • Boxes of luxury chocolates were, and remain, popular among shoppers at Harrods
    Boxes of luxury chocolates were, and remain, popular among shoppers at Harrods
  • Giant luxury Easter eggs were produced in the Harrods bakery and chocolate factory
    Giant luxury Easter eggs were produced in the Harrods bakery and chocolate factory