The International Stores opened in 1901 and were a key feature of Emsworth Square
The building that was home to the International Stores was described in Kelly’s trade directory in 1835 as an International Tea Company and was listed in 1838 as being occupied by Joseph Lane, a merchant.
It opened as International Stores between 1901 and 1910 and ran successfully as a general supply store until 1975, after which is was eventually sold to the Methodist Church.
The International Stores can be seen in the picture above from the 1930s, behind the horse and cart.
Did you know?
In 1999 the church acquired what was formerly the International Stores to the South and, a year later in 2000, it opened as part of the Pastoral Centre.
- See more about Emsworth Methodist church at the website – click here
- Read about the Methodist Church on this website – click here
- Read about the Cross Kitchen next door to this site – click here
- For more heritage visit the Emsworth museum – click here