Appointment

John Lewis Of Hungerford PLC
9 October 2001

John Lewis of Hungerford plc - Appointment of new Board Director

John Lewis of Hungerford plc ('the Company') is pleased to announce the
appointment of Christopher Peter Rocker to the Board of the Company with
effect from 8 October 2001.

Mr Rocker's details are as follows:-

i.     Full name:     Christopher Peter Rocker

ii.    Age:           44

iii.   Partnerships in which Mr Rocker is or has been a partner over the
last five years are as follows:

     Current Partnerships

     Havershams Solutions



There are no other disclosures to be made in accordance with Rule 15 of the
AIM Rules.





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