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WHSmith: a Retail Giant Born From a Widow's Might

Retail pioneer William Henry Smith and one of the station bookstalls that spread across the UK in the last century
Retail pioneer William Henry Smith and one of the station bookstalls that spread across the UK in the last century

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Opening of Euston Station

WHSmith opens its 1st railway bookstall, at Euston Station in London, England

An early print of Euston station showing the wrought iron roof of 1837. Note the open carriages.
Events in 1848
1848 Highlights

About November 1, 1848

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 175 years, 6 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Scorpio



What Happened in 1848

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