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Welwyn Department Stores

Welwyn Department Stores opened in 1939 replacing the original Welwyn Stores which had served the new town since 1921. In 1983, John Lewis bought Welwyn Department stores.

  • John Lewis Welwyn celebrates its Silver Anniversary
    John Lewis Welwyn celebrates its Silver Anniversary
    Town centre store is 25 years old
  • Memories of the transition from Welwyn Stores to John Lewis
    Memories of the transition from Welwyn Stores to John Lewis
    Remembering the `Harrods` of Hertfordshire
  • Mr Albert Childs
    Mr Albert Childs
    Staff manager at Welwyn Department Store
  • Welwyn Department Stores
    Welwyn Department Stores
    Where I Found Everything
  • Welwyn Department Stores
    Welwyn Department Stores
    Opening day
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  • A Welwyn Stores romance
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  • Opening day of Woodhall Stores
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