Henrik's
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Henrik's was a London department store on Regent Street that had been operating since at least the early 20th century. (AUDIO: Lost and Found) By 2005, its owner was Rudi Henrik. (PROSE: Rose)
History
In 1948, the six-year-old Polly Wright visited Henrik's with her mother. During the visit, she lost her teddy bear. (AUDIO: Lost and Found)
Rose Tyler worked there in the clothing department. Sometime before March 2005 it was infiltrated by Autons who hid in its basement, disguised as storefront dummies, controlled by the Nestene Consciousness via a relay device in the roof. On the night of 4 March, the Ninth Doctor destroyed Henrik's with an explosive device in order to remove the Auton threat. (TV: Rose) On the following night, Elton Pope was carrying a Henrik's shopping bag when the Autons attacked London. (TV: Love & Monsters)
Henrik's was rebuilt later that year. There was a sale on some months after the explosion, prompting Guleraana Arbid to invite Rachel Allan on a shopping spree. (AUDIO: New Girl)
In 2007 the store embarked upon a wide-ranging advertising campaign, with promotional material visible in the street and on the sides of taxis. (TV: The Runaway Bride) This advertising was still on view after Sarah Jane encountered the Gorgon. (TV: Eye of the Gorgon)
Martha Jones bought her favourite jacket from Henrik's. (PROSE: Peacemaker)
At some point in 2011, Donna Noble decided to go on a shopping spree in Henrik's, whilst being careful not to gain any spoilers about her future. (AUDIO: Technophobia)
In 2013, Henrik's had a store in the Hyperville complex. (PROSE: Autonomy)
In 2017, Gwen Cooper bought a jacket in a sale. (AUDIO: Orr)
According to one source, Mr. Sprocket's electrical shop was located next door. (PROSE: Dr. Ninth)
"Henricks" was a store in the Frenko Bazaar. (COMIC: Bazaar Adventures)
Behind the scenes
Interior and exterior shots of Henrik's were done at House of Fraser on St Mary Street, Cardiff, while the basement location was the University Hospital of Wales. (TCH 48)