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Pictures: Tour of John Lewis three months before opening

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  1. Exterior of John Lewis at Grand Central complete with new sign - the store is due to open in September 2015
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  3. Lisa Williams, head of the John Lewis store in Birmingham, with senior manager of implementation Gavin Smith
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  19. Head of branch Lisa Williams
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  20. Head of branch Lisa Williams
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  22. Gavin Smith, senior manager of implementation with John Lewis, takes in the view
    Gavin Smith, senior manager of implementation with John Lewis, takes in the view22 of 22
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