Timewarp 90s shop window is unlikely tourist attraction after staying untouched for 15 YEARS

George Moore Menswear was closed for good in the 1990s, but its cheap shirts and dusty dated jumpers have stayed on display ever since

Stuck in the 90s: George Moore Menswear shop, which closed 15 years ago. (SWNS)
Stuck in the 90s: George Moore Menswear shop, which closed 15 years ago. (SWNS)


This timewarp menswear shop has become an unlikely tourist attraction - after staying completely untouched since closing more than 15 years ago.

George Moore Menswear closed for good in the 1990s, but its cheap shirts and dusty dated jumpers have remained on display ever since.

The store shut its doors when owner Brian Moore decided to retire. Mr Moore had taken over the North London clothing shop when his father George died in 1969.

But since Mr Moore retired, the shop front has become a cult attraction, with thousands flocking to look through the window to the era of the late 1990s.

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The nostalgic window is full of throwback jumpers with gaudy patterns - along with, more disturbingly, a crusty pair of y-front pants which have since gone mouldy.

The 1990s shop front even features a cassette by variety entertainer Max Bygraves.

Just two of the dusty shirts on display in the timewarp shop window. (SWNS)
Just two of the dusty shirts on display in the timewarp shop window. (SWNS)
The menswear shop has become an unlikely tourist destination. (SWNS)
The menswear shop has become an unlikely tourist destination. (SWNS)


Now the shop, and all its sun-damaged contents, are set for a much-needed spring clean, after it was bought by musician Nick Holywell-Walker.

Keyboard player Nick hopes to transform the eerily-quiet shop into a community centre and family home.

Nick is also working out how he can preserve the 'iconic' window display - once he's removed the smell of decay and rotting clothes.

The untouched shop contains dozens of items of men's clothing, most of which is in a terrible state after being left on display more than 15 years.

By far the most disturbing item of clothing is a pair of white pants, which have discoloured and gone mouldy after years of being put on display around a silver plastic mannequin torso.

Tie timewarp: Another piece of nostalgic menswear. (SWNS)
Tie timewarp: Another piece of nostalgic menswear. (SWNS)

There is also a large selection of shirts and tie combinations, all of which are very dusty and discoloured by the sunlight.

The tag on two shirts, which are decidedly unfashionable, reads 'Neat modern stripe shirt by 'Rael Brook.' Cut body style.'

Some of the items still on display include a rusty leather wallet, reasonably priced #6.25, and marketed as a 'useful gift.'

There are also a pair of cassette tapes by noted crooner Max Bygraves, on sale for the bargain price of just £4.99.

One of the worst decayed items is a blue and white-striped unisex nightshirt that is almost completely covered in dust and grime.

There is also a hideous patterned jumper, priced £17.75, with the description 'fancy crew neck pullover by 'Tootal.''

Speaking in 2013, former owner Brian said: 'My father wanted to take things a bit easier so I took over the shop and he just sort of pootled around when he felt like it and had a chat with some of the customers, which he liked to do in those days.

'My father died and I just carried on with my mum until up about 10/12 years ago.

'Things were getting desperate and I was getting old so I just decided to call it a day and I closed down and that's the way it's been ever since.'

On display: The nostalgic shop window. (SWNS)
On display: The nostalgic shop window. (SWNS)