Taj Stores On Brick Lane

Taj store, Brick Lane 1983

The original Taj stores was a small shop situated between Truman’s brewery and the bridge on Brick Lane. This photograph shows a selection of imported vegetables and a neatly organised range of canned food.

Taj stores, Brick Lane early 1980's

This section of Brick Lane was demolished in the 1980’s. Taj stores were one of just a few enterprises that remained in business right up to the time of the demolition. Taj stores attracted  customers from all sections of the community and established a reputation for the reliable provision of food stuffs popular with the Bangladeshi community.

Taj stores, Brick Lane early 1980's

When the bulldozers arrived Taj stores moved to the other side of the road to their present location in the middle of Brick Lane.

Taj stores, Brick Lane early 1980's

According to the Taj stores website they are one of the oldest international grocers in the UK. The neatly organised window display hints at things to come.

Taj stores, Brick Lane early 1980's.

Outside the Taj Store, Brick Lane c. 1987

Outside the Taj Store, Brick Lane 2012

Making a delivery to the Taj Stores, Brick Lane 2002