There are hopes that the former Debenhams building in Nottingham city centre will have its future secured after it was granted listed status. The former retail store, located along Long Row and forming part of the Old Market Square, has been listed at Grade II by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport on the advice of Historic England - giving it greater protection and recognition.
The historic Griffin and Spalding building has been based in Long Row for more than 180 years, with the shop closing its doors back in May 2021 after Debenhams entered administration. It's not yet known what the building will next be used for - it has remained vacant ever since shutting its doors to the public last year.
However, it's now been confirmed it has been granted listed status, which means it is seen as being of special architectural or historic interest - and considered to be of national importance and worth protecting.
