Karl Baedeker 'father of modern tourism'. In 1846, Baedeker introduced his famous 'star' ratings (for sights, attractions and lodgings) in the third edition of his "Handbuch für Reisende durch Deutschland und den Oesterreichischen Kaiserstaat" - an idea based on the Murray guides star system. This edition was also his first 'experimental' red guide. He also decided to call his travel guides 'handbooks', following the example of John Murray III. Baedeker's early guides had tan covers, but from 1856 onwards, Murray's red bindings and gilt lettering became the familiar hallmark of all Baedeker guides as well, and the content became famous for its
Famous Army Stores in his home county of Cheshire while his co-directors stayed in the industry. Famous Army Stores Famous Army Stores Ltd. was a major independent retailer of camping equipment, outdoor clothing footwear and army surplus. It was established as a limited company in 1981 but had been trading since the 1940s. It was based in Garston, Liverpool, The company had been founded in the 1940s by the well known Wilson family of Liverpool, whose business interests also included Limocoat, Cathedral Touring Agency, and Starways Airline. Highpoint Trading was the parent company for Famous Army Stores and Limocoat, formed as a vehicle