Liberty’s in London has a fascinating history within the development of major 19th century art movements. Founded by Arthur Lasenby Liberty, with a £2,000 loan from his future father-in-law (the equivalent of about £200,000 today) the original store was set up at 218a Regent Street in London. Today's building, a mock Tudor design, was built in 1924 and can be found on Great Marlborough Street.By 1884, Arthur Liberty was working with Costume Society founder Edward William Godwin to create in-hous

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