In 1823, James Jolly opens a seasonal shop in Bath, entrusting its management to his son, Thomas Jolly. The shop, known as the Parisian Depot, quickly gained popularity among the city’s residents and visitors alike. By 1829, it became a permanent fixture in Bath at 20 Old Bond Street, laying the foundations for what would become the city’s most enduring department store. This marked the beginning of Jolly’s family long-standing legacy in Bath’s commercial and cultural life.
