Fujifilm has announced that the House of Photography, its ‘experiential’ concept store in London’s Covent Garden, will re-open to the public at 11am on Thursday 9 July. A number of restrictions and measures have been introduced, which include a pre-booking system for visitors who want a hands-on with a specific product or one-to-one with a product specialist; a two-queue system, one for pre-booked visitors and one for people who want to browse; card/contactless payments only and protective screens; sensor-cleaning services initially limited to once a week and widespread provision of hand sanitisers, social distancing signage etc. The associated Studio and Long Acre Lounge are remaining closed, however, with no workshops currently scheduled.
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“The decision follows the UK government’s guidance on easing restrictions for non-essential retailers,” said a Fujifilm spokesperson. “Over the past few months, the team have been working tirelessly to ensure necessary measures are in place to ensure a comfortable and safe environment for visitors and staff. The essence of the House of the Photography remains unaffected, with a focus on the experience of photo taking, making and sharing.”
The opening hours for the Fujifilm House of Photography are Monday to Wednesday: 11am – 7pm; Thursday to Saturday: 11am – 8pm; Sunday: 12pm – 6pm. See this video for full details of the re-opening. All picture credits, Matt Higgs.