Plaque

H. K. Lewis

Inscription

H. K. Lewis & Co. Ltd. Founded 1844 at 136 Gower St. by Henry King Lewis. 24 Gower Place added 1907. Incorporated 1915. This building erected 1930-31.

Site: UCL - Lewis's (2 memorials)

WC1, Gower Street, 136

"Lewis's" is carved up at the top of the building.

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H. K. Lewis

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Henry King Lewis

Founded H.K. Lewis & Co. Ltd. in 1844 at 136 Gower St. 24 Gower Place add...

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H. K. Lewis

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