John Lewis has made a roof garden at its Oxford Street store as part of its 150 years celebration - a combination of fake turf and real plants. Open to the weather, with good views of nearby rooftops.
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| Yes it was raining - we didn't stay long |
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| Looking west on Oxford Street |
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| Looking east on Oxford Street |
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| Planter with altitude |
The third floor has an exhibition of the history of the store, with some unexpected items -
Attendants wear dresses made of the grey Lucienne Day fabric -
Robin and Lucienne Day were employed as consultants between 1962 and 1987 to help develop the house style for John Lewis shops. Robin was a furniture designer, and Lucienne's fabric designs were inspired by her love of modern art, particularly Joan Miro and Paul Klee.
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