John Lewis & Partners Norwich - History of the shop talk and behind the scenes Georgian Cottage tour
All Saints Green, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3LX
John Lewis & Partners Norwich - History of the shop talk and behind the scenes Georgian Cottage tour. Discover the history of the shop, from its small beginnings as Bonds drapers shop in 1879 to the John Lewis & Partners shop it is today. You'll learn how Bonds transformed over the years , how the store continued trading throughout the war and how the John Lewis take-over 40 years ago modernised the shop. The talk will be followed by a short tour of the Georgian Cottages which are adjoined to the shop, with original architectural features. During the event you will have the chance to purchase a copy of 'Drapery to modern department store' which tells the story of the store in detail.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 14 September:
- Tours: 1030 & 1500.
- Sunday 15 September:
- Tours: 1100 & 1400
Location & directions
All Saints Green, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3LX
- Directions:
- John Lewis multi storey car park linked to the shop
- Contact on day:
- Laura Gray
- Telephone number:
- +447801975938
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- If you can no longer fulfil your booking, please cancel this by emailing [email protected] to provide others with the opportunity to attend.
- Booking contact name:
- The Forum
- Booking website:
- https://norfolkhods.ticketsolve.com/
- Booking opens:
- 19 Aug 2024 10:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 13 Sep 2024 03:00 PM
Accessibility details
The Georgian cottages are not serviced by lifts and involve climbing 3 flights of stairs , there are also low ceilings at points.
Additional information
Meeting point - First floor landing in Women's Fashions, overlooking outdoor living
- Max no of people per tour:
- 25
- Est. tour duration:
- 0 hour(s) 45 minute(s)
