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A Very British Revolution:150 Years of John Lewis

Jonathan Glancey

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From catering for Victorian mourners with 50 shades of black fabric in its first shop in Oxford Street in the 1860s, to 12 million YouTube viewings of its Christmas ad for 2013, this is a 150-year retailing success story. Jonathan Glancy looks back over John Lewis's history, describing its roots in drapery and fabrics, the radical partnership structure set up in 1929, its architecturally distinguished flagship stores, the success of the online store and its future plans - more shops.

Language: English

Pages: 208

Format: Hardcover

Release: September 01, 2014

ISBN 13: 9781780672380

A Very British Revolution:150 Years of John Lewis

Jonathan Glancey

0/5 ( ratings)

From catering for Victorian mourners with 50 shades of black fabric in its first shop in Oxford Street in the 1860s, to 12 million YouTube viewings of its Christmas ad for 2013, this is a 150-year retailing success story. Jonathan Glancy looks back over John Lewis's history, describing its roots in drapery and fabrics, the radical partnership structure set up in 1929, its architecturally distinguished flagship stores, the success of the online store and its future plans - more shops.

Language: English

Pages: 208

Format: Hardcover

Release: September 01, 2014

ISBN 13: 9781780672380

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