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.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 13 September:
- Tours: 1030 & 1500.
- Sunday 14 September:
- Tours: 1100 & 1400
Location & directions
All Saints Green, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3LX
- Directions:
- John Lewis multi storey car park linked to the shop. My John Lewis members can park for less, simply show your my John Lewis card and car park ticket during any transaction in store to receive a reduced tariff. You can become a My John Lewis member for free by visiting johnlewis.com/our-services/my-john-lewis
- 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:
- 27 Aug 2025 10:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 12 Sep 2025 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:
- 1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
