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The Old Curiosity Shop, oldest shop in London, built 1567 AD, photo taken ~1890 AD? (lemmy.world)
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[–] Coelacanth@feddit.nu 6 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I can't believe I was unaware of this when I visited London. Gotta make sure I visit this place if I ever return.

Related question, I wonder what the oldest continuously operating establishment in the world is? 🤔

[–] Pechente@feddit.org 13 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Like one of the other replies said, it’s a Japanese company. There’s even a neat Wikipedia list

[–] Coelacanth@feddit.nu 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I'll have to investigate. Even though some of them are impressively old, it doesn't quite give the same sensation as the post here when a lot of them have completely overhauled their buildings or changed owners. I want to find like, the oldest continuously operating family business that's using the same location/building as originally.

[–] Riven@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Ngl it's probably in japan too. They're Into that sorta stuff.

[–] meliante@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Something in Japan I think. A tea house or some kind of lodging business I think.

[–] Coelacanth@feddit.nu 3 points 2 weeks ago

Ah. Sure. That would make sense.