A loved and lost department store where Liverpool shoppers "could get everything" was an "institution" in the city for decades.
Opening in 1908, Blacklers was one of the biggest stores in the country in its day and employed almost 1,000 staff - including a young George Harrison. Once described as "Liverpool's answer to New York's Macy's," the 'first' purpose built department store was founded by business partners Richard John Blackler and A.B. Wallis at the turn of the 20th century, after the pair met whilst lunching at the Adelphi hotel.
Located on Great Charlotte Street, Blacklers quickly became known as 'the people's store,' selling everyday products loved by residents across the city. It had a long history in Liverpool, being severely damaged in the Liverpool Blitz of May 1941 and moving to a temporary home at Fleet Street Warehouse while the original building was rebuilt.
