Peter Jones

Peter Jones is a department store in Sloane Square, Chelsea, designed by William Crabtree for John Spedan Lewis and opened in 1936. It replaced an earlier shop founded in 1877 by Peter Rees Jones, a draper who moved from Wales to London and built a business on King’s Road. The store occupies an entire island site on the west side of the square, covering most of the block on a 999-year lease from the Cadogan estate. After a period of troubled trading, John Lewis bought the store in 1914 and gave it to his son, who made it part of the John Lewis profit-sharing partnership. In 2009, Simon Fowler became managing director and oversaw a period of record sales and profits. The present building is the first modern-movement use of the glass curtain wall in Britain and is Grade II* listed. It was designed by William Crabtree of Slater, Crabtree and Moberly between 1932 and 1936. The store underwent a major refurbishment in 2004 by John McAslan and Partners. It holds two royal warrants granted by Charles III and Prince Philip. The business began with Peter Jones, who started small in Marylebone Lane before expanding to King’s Road. Inside, the store offers a wide range of departments and brands, reflecting its reputation as a leading London department store. The building’s glass façade allows natural light to fill the interior, creating an open and airy atmosphere. The refurbishment introduced modern fixtures while preserving the store’s historic character. Customers can find everything from fashion and beauty to home goods and electronics. The royal warrants highlight its long-standing prestige in British retail.