Can't remember the name, a department store in Southend High Street, had a system where money was put in a capsule and whizzed on a system of pulleys across the ceiling. Fascinating. Must have been late 50s. Also miss C&A and Woolies
C&A. When my children were small I had a store card for c&A. We paid a set amount every month. Once or twice a year I could splurge on clothes for the whole family.
In fact most womenswear shops that have closed down ! The choice in my town is Primark, Yours, New Look, Bon Marche, Next and Peacocks. Trying to find something as basic as a black blouse or jumper or T shirt for work proved impossible the other day.
Another vote for BHS. plus Borders, which I loved browsing around in, but I purchased very little there, one of the reasons it wentout of business I suppose, great for browsing not so good for buying when you compared the costs to the dreaded Amazon. Plus I really miss the lovely John Lewis we had in Watford.
JaneJudge you mean the Clearview stoves showroom in Ludlow I think? I bought mine based on the discussion I had there, the staff are incredibly knowledgeable and the house is beautiful. It is still open. Ludlow is a lovely place altogether.
I really miss Dickens & Jones and whilst now I only have vague memories I do remember going in my early 20's to all the great London department stores - Marshall & Snelgrove, Debenham & Freebody, Swan & Edgar, Bourne & Hollingsworth.
I also miss Bodgers (discount department store in Ilford) and the most recent UK closure Hema the Dutch homewares company
C&A - they've currently got some lovely Miffy baby clothes that I'd like to buy for my soon to arrive 1st grandchild. They seem to have stores in most of Europe but here. Going to have to wait until I can get to Spain in the summer and drag other half shopping when we're in port.