John Bell & Croyden is a pharmacy located on Wigmore Street, London. The company dates from 1798 and has been based on its current premises since 1912. It is currently owned by the Bestway Healthcare Group. [1]
The shop was refurbished in 2015. [2]
John Bell & Croyden is a pharmacy located on Wigmore Street, London. The company dates from 1798 and has been based on its current premises since 1912. It is currently owned by the Bestway Healthcare Group. [1]
The shop was refurbished in 2015. [2]
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