Selbys

Selbys Holloway's independent department store, since 1895. Slowly but steadily the business progressed and premises either side of the shop were acquired.

In 1895 James Selby acquired a small drapery business called Treharnes which consisted of two shops in Holloway Road. By the outbreak of the First World War the business compromised of 5 shops. Selbys was very badly hit throughout the world depression with sales falling by 40% in 1931. Mr Selby experienced huge financial difficulties during this time and his accountant organised a consortium of dr

apers to finance the business. In November 1931 a Limited Company was formed and slow progression was made until 1939. London was evacuated and bombed during WWII which resulted in static trade until 1945; the shop front was blown out by a land mine and a direct hit from a small bomb also caused some damage. By 1950 the shop front was replaced and further premises acquired, resulting in the addition of a large amount of selling space to the back of the premises. In January 1968 the shareholders accepted an offer from Morley Stores Ltd and it was then that Selbys became part of the Morley Stores group. The old arcade was demolished in 1985 and more selling space was added to the store with improvements made to many departments. The front doors were moved forward to open to the pavement resulting in a much more attractive entrance. Selbys still stands on Holloway Road today, trading on 3 floors with a range of departments and a selection of high street brands available in-store. Selbys prides itself on offering a high standard of service, quality products and a unique shopping experience.

23/06/2026

The perfect excuse for a new summer dress 👗
Our Apricot collection is full of easy, breezy styles made for this week's sunshine ☀️
Which one would you choose?

18/06/2026

Shopping for Father’s Day just got easier 🏆

Tony is sharing a few of his favourite gift ideas from around the store, so all you have to do is pick your favourite 😎

17/06/2026

Temperatures are rising, patience is falling, and fans are flying off the shelves ☀️
If today's weather has taught us anything, it's that everyone needs a fan 🪭

13/06/2026

Turns out the secret’s out… 🤭
Selbys Summer Sale is officially here 🙌🥰
From fashion and beauty to home and more, discover great savings across the store.
Don’t keep it a secret for too long 😉

11/06/2026

The World Cup fever has kicked off at Selbys ⚽🏆

While our team practises for the big leagues, you can explore all the football-inspired finds we have in store.

From football tees and fan merch to toys, games and more, there’s something for every supporter.

Game on! ⚽🙌

04/06/2026

🚔 Officer, I can explain...
Before you head out into the sunshine, make sure you've got your SPF sorted ☀️
Shop the Clarins Suncare range at Selbys and enjoy the summer without getting caught out 🫶

02/06/2026

Honestly that's the average
Jellycat shopping trip at Selbys these days 👀🧸 And now the new collection has landed including the Space range... so we can't even blame you 😉🛍️

North London painted red today ❤️🏆What a day. Thousands of fans, red smoke in the air, and a team that gave us memories ...
31/05/2026

North London painted red today ❤️🏆

What a day. Thousands of fans, red smoke in the air, and a team that gave us memories we’ll never forget. After 22 years, seeing Arsenal celebrate the Premier League title through the streets of Islington felt special. 🔴⚪️

From the Emirates to the sea of supporters lining every road, this was more than a parade, it was a thank you to the fans who never stopped believing!

30/05/2026

Good luck to Arsenal in tonight’s Champions League Final from everyone at Selbys ⚽️

We’ve loved seeing the buzz around the store this week, with fans getting ready for the big day, and we’ll be right behind the team tonight.

Please note that Selbys will be closed on Sunday, giving our team the opportunity to enjoy and celebrate what we hope will be a very special result.

Come on Arsenal 🤍❤️

Arsenal are playing this Saturday 🙌 ⚽️ so whether you're heading to the game, watching it with friends, we've got you co...
29/05/2026

Arsenal are playing this Saturday 🙌 ⚽️ so whether you're heading to the game, watching it with friends, we've got you covered. Last minute currency is sorted in store in minutes, and we've also got Arsenal merch if you want something for matchday. Quick pop in, get everything sorted, and you're ready for kick-off ❤️🤍

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384-400 Holloway Road
London
N76PR

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 7:30pm
Thursday 10am - 6:30pm
Friday 10am - 6:30pm
Saturday 10am - 6:30pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

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