Everyday lives through the ages at P&G Wells

Explore the history of P&G Wells through the lives of people who owned the business & worked here. The Wells family ran the shop on College Street for four generations starting in the 1830s when Joseph Wells joined the business as an apprentice. His sons, Phillip and George (P&G) grew the business and passed it down two further generations until the 1980s when family involvement ceased.

Join us to explore the building, including the old Bindery, and hear more about the history of the people who have worked here.

We will run a number of informal short walks through the building taking visitors 'backstage' giving them the opportunity to see and hear more about the business and the people who have run it.

Timings

Saturday 12 September:

10:00am, 11:00am & 12:00noon

Sunday 13 September:

11:00am & 12:00noon

Location & directions

P & G Wells Ltd,, 11 College Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LZ

Directions:

College Street is to the south of Winchester Cathedral. Walk through the Close and enter the magical shopping area of Kingsgate. P&G Wells is along College Street.

Contact on day:

P&G Wells

Telephone number:

+441962852016

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please do not book more places than required as this prevents others from being able to attend. If after booking you are no longer able to take part please let us know so that we can offer the place to someone on the Waiting List.

Booking contact name:

P&G Wells

Booking telephone number:

+441962852016

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.ticketsource.com/pg-wells-bookshop

Alternative booking website:

https://www.pgwells.co.uk/

Booking opens:

08 Aug 2026 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

10 Sep 2026 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

Ramp available to allow wheelchair access to ground floor. (Please request in advance) Uneven floors in areas off the shop floor

Additional information

The shop will be open and operational during the events. Part of event will take place in 'backstage' areas away from the shopfloor.

Max number of people:

12

Estimated duration:

0 hour(s) 40 minute(s)

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