The building benefits from rich cultural significance within Guildford. Furniture retailer, Williamson’s moved into part of the holding in 1847 before Harveys of Guildford, took over in 1950and by 1960 had expanded into the current demise. Harveys was acquired by House of Fraser in the 1970’s and traded as Army & Navy Stores for a number of years, before rebranding to House of Fraser. The tenant closed its doors in September 2023.

The property was overhauled and substantially reconfigured in the late 1990s / early 2000s under Planning Ref: 95/P/01540which included the provision of a 7 storey high atrium fronting North Street. The existing demise provides sales accommodation arranged over basement, ground and five upper floors and has ancillary accommodation and a large loading area on the lower ground floor. There are also some small cellar rooms offering storage at basement level. On the 5th floor there is an attractive roof garden, which was designed by renowned landscape architect G.A.S. Jellicoe and is listed. Internally, the floors of the building are connected by a single set of escalators to the rear, customer lifts and a series of ancillary staircases.

The High Street facade is Grade II listed and the Jellicoe Roof Garden is a Grade II listed Park and Garden.