Lewis & Hyland

Lewis & Hyland, the revered chain of stores in the southeast of England for 150 years, is best known for its pioneering role in the development of the department store. Despite their remarkable success and expansion, founders George Alexander Lewis and Frederick Hyland have been overshadowed by the likes of Harrods, Peter Jones, and Selfridges in the annals of history. Yet, their stores once rivaled the top fashion houses of Paris and London. This fascinating book sheds light on the lives of these pioneers and their loyal staff exploring how they lived and their relationships with their employees. In an era when shop assistants resided alongside their bosses above the shops, this unique insight delves into the long hours they worked and how they cherished their leisure time. It offers a captivating glimpse into the life and times of an early retail empire. ISBN: 9798507910199  118 pp. with many illustrations and original advertisements.