| Phone | +44 01865 241244 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1-4 Broad Street, Oxford, England OX1 3AG, UK |
| Web Site | boswells.co.uk |
Work Hours
| Monday | 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM | |
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| Tuesday | 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM | |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM | |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM | |
| Friday | 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM | |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Open now |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Location
About the Business
Originally Francis Boswell started selling travels goods at 50 Cornmarket Street in 1738, and his business remained in the Boswell family until the line of direct succession ended in 1890. Following this the business was passed to Arthur Pearson, the then owner of the Oxford Drug Company. Boswells and the Oxford Drug Company are still owned by the Pearson family, and have therefore been under the same ownership since 1890.
Although Boswells and the Oxford Drug Company in Cornmarket Street had been united under ownership in 1890, and moved into Boswell House in 1929 where they were soon recognised as "Hardware merchants" and later as "Hardware & kitchen equipment, refrigeration engineers, leather & travel goods, cutlery, silverware & fancy jewellery & household linens", it was only in 1958 a connection was made between the two buildings, where they remain united today.
Established in 1738.
Business Name
Boswells Of Oxford
Specialties
A true family department store. We are renowned for the extensive Toys department keeping generations of customers happy and in Cookshop and Homewares keeping Oxford fed and comfortable. Unusually we have a Pharmacy as well as a boutique Cosmetics department with expert guidance to hand. Our Luggage, Bags and Travel Accessories will get you around whatever the weather and we have gifts for every occasion and every interest. Come and experience our high standards of customer service in person or online.
Amenities
Accepts Debit Cards, Accepts Apple Pay, Accepts Cryptocurrency, Street Parking, No Bike Parking
Business Owner
Jonathan P. (Business Owner)
The Pearson family have owned the business since 1890 when they bought the department store next door to their Pharmacy from their friends the Boswell family. Ever since the Pearson family have directly managed the business with Jonathan the current Managing Director but like many in the business he has had many roles over the years including Toys buyer.
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