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Peter Jones & Partners facts for kids
| Peter Jones & Partners | |
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Exterior of Peter Jones (2011)
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| General information | |
| Status | Open |
| Type | Department store |
| Architectural style | Modernist |
| Location | Sloane Square, London, England |
| Coordinates | 51°29′32″N 0°09′32″W / 51.4922°N 0.1590°W |
| Named for | Peter Jones |
| Opened | 1936 |
| Renovated | 1999–2004 |
| Renovation cost | £107 million |
| Client | John Spedan Lewis |
| Owner | John Lewis & Partners (John Lewis Partnership) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 7 |
| Floor area | 170,000 square feet (16,000 m2) of selling space |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | William Crabtree |
| Architecture firm | Slater, Crabtree and Moberly |
| Renovating team | |
| Architect | John McAslan |
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Listed Building – Grade II*
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| Official name: Peter Jones Store | |
| Designated | 7 November 1984 |
| Reference no. | 1226626 |
Peter Jones & Partners is a famous department store located in Sloane Square in Chelsea, London, England. Many people still call it Peter Jones. It is a very special building, protected because of its history and design. Being 'Grade II listed' means it's an important historical building. It is protected so it cannot be changed too much without permission.
The store was designed by an architect named William Crabtree. It was built for John Spedan Lewis and first opened in 1936. This new building replaced an older store that was started by Peter Rees Jones in 1877. Today, Peter Jones & Partners is owned by the John Lewis Partnership. This company also owns the John Lewis department stores and Waitrose supermarkets.
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History of Peter Jones
The store is named after Peter Rees Jones (1842–1905). He was the son of a hat maker from Carmarthenshire, Wales. Peter Jones learned about selling clothes in a shop in Cardigan.
How the Store Started
After his training, Peter Jones moved to London. He opened a small shop in Marylebone Lane. In 1877, he moved his shop to 4–6 King's Road. This is where the Peter Jones store stands today. His business grew very quickly. It soon covered most of the city block.
Becoming Part of John Lewis
After Peter Jones passed away, the store faced some challenges. In 1914, John Lewis, who owned the famous Oxford Street store, bought Peter Jones. He then gave the store to his son, John Spedan Lewis.
Soon after, Peter Jones became part of the John Lewis profit-sharing partnership. This means that the employees share in the company's profits. Peter Jones is known as the place where this special way of running a business began. This employee ownership structure is still used by the John Lewis Partnership today.
Architecture and Design
The current Peter Jones building is very unique. It takes up an entire block on the west side of Sloane Square. It was built between 1932 and 1936. The design was created by William Crabtree and his team.
Modern Building Style
This building was one of the first in Britain to use a modern design called a "glass curtain wall." This means the outside walls are mostly made of glass. This design allows a lot of natural light inside the store. The building is now a Grade II* listed building, which means it is very important historically and architecturally.
Recent Renovations
The store had a big renovation project that finished in 2004. This work was done by John McAslan and Partners. The renovation helped to update the store while keeping its special design.
Royal Connections
Peter Jones & Partners holds two special honors called royal warrants. These warrants are given by members of the Royal Family. They show that the store supplies goods or services to the Royal Household.
The store received these warrants from King Charles III (when he was Prince of Wales) and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
Images for kids
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Old logo used from 2000 to 2018