This summer the British TV drama Mr. Selfridge will be broadcasted in Spain for the first time. But , who was the real person behind the character? How was his childhood and young years? Did he become rich? Follow the link below and leave the answers to the questions in a comment.
Mr. Selfridge: the true story
1. On which book is the TV drama based?
2. Did he have a happy childhood? Explain why / why not
3. Which were Mr. Selfridge's jobs in America?
4. Why was Selfridge's Store a " marvel" ?
5. Explain two important innovations in the world of shopping made by Mr. Selfridge.