Lester Bowden

Specialties

Lester Bowden was established in Epsom in 1898.

Still run by the 4^th generation of Bowdens, Lester Bowden specialise in mens formalwear and casualwear as well as mens english shoes. We also stock ladies signature clothing from Barbour and Crew as well as ladies fashion brands in our well stocked Riding Department that caters for riding equipment and riding clothing for the whole family.

Lester Bowden outfit over 40 schools in the local community additionally as well as owning and running Epsom Sports, Seymour Sports in Dorking and Guildford Schools and Sport.

History

Established in 1898.

Initially working door-​to-​door by horse and cart, Arthur Bowden established the tailoring business that has resided in Epsom for over century at the young age of 18. Epsom was a very different town in the late 19^th century, with many dismissing the town as a sleepy hollow. However, with the industrial revolution expanding the area around the capital, now known as Greater London, in the 50s, Epsom was undergoing a huge transformation. Beyond the station, new roads and houses were built to accommodate staff from the huge asylums in Horton.

Amongst the hustle and bustle, Arthur Bowden, a journeyman tailor — whose genial personality, together with an eye for style and excellent craftsmanship– immediately found favour with the owners of the stables, country houses and livery yards that were already heavily established in the area.

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