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The John Lewis chain of department stores grew from a haberdashery opened in Oxford Street by the 28-year-old John Lewis, in 1864. More history on the John Lewis website.

John Lewis is a much misunderstood Department Store, the stock assortment is excellent particularly in the Ladies Fashions Departments with all of the major brands being represented. In addition the selection of Electrical goods and tv's is vast. They pride themselves on good customer service combined wih good product knowledge. They also have an excellent Cookshop where you can often see top chefs demonstrating. All inthere are no frills in John Lewis but it still offers a great deal.