a large
department store in
London,
England.
a large, well-known
retail store in
London,
England, with a diverse
selection of
items. Founded in 1878 by Walter Gamage (1855-1930), son of an
English farmer, it gradually expanded by acquiring numerous small properties around its original building. Incorporating these as part of the
store, it created a maze of rooms with connecting passages, steps and ramps that made an adventure out of finding the
right department. Gamages stayed in
business until 1972 when the building was sold as part of a redevelopment
project.