It has been almost two years exactly since Bristol’s iconic Debenhams department store closed its doors for good. And despite it being 24 months later one of the largest storefronts in Bristol’s shopping district still remains empty.
The former department store on the Horsefair and St James Barton closed down permanently on Saturday, May 15 2021, with the building going up for sale just days after. It was one of 49 branches across the UK to close after the long-running retailer chain fell into administration.
Debenhams had occupied the four-floor unit for nearly 50 years, since 1972, after taking over from Bristolian firm Jones firm, which opened its doors to customers in May 1957. Since its closure there has been a great deal of speculation about what would happen to the landmark building.
