Its flagship store in Croydon was the third - largest department store in the United Kingdom .
Established in Croydon by Joshua Allder in 1862 , Allders developed into a chain of department stores across England and Wales .
Allders ' flagship store Croydon Croydon was the third - largest department store in the United Kingdom .
Established in Croydon by Joshua Allder in 1862 , Allders developed into a chain of department stores across England and Wales .