John Lewis Welwyn

John Lewis Welwyn is a branch of the JL Partnership department stores. The first John Lewis store was opened in 1864 in Oxford Street, London. The chain's slogan is "Never Knowingly Undersold" which has been in use since 1925. There are 45 stores throughout England, Scotland and Wales. John Lewis Welwyn opened in July 1984, however the building dates from 1939 when it opened as Welwyn Department Sores. Due to the age of the building there are 'rooms' within the store at various levels. Access to the different floor levels are with steps and mini lifts. There are five mini lifts within the store and one central lift.