Many shopping centres and department stores have come and gone in Manchester over the years, with some being so iconic that there's no shortage of people who would love to browse them one more time.
The MEN has looked back at a selection of department stores, markets and shopping centres that once stood in the city centre. Sadly, only memories and photographs of them remain.
It’s easy to understand why they’re so dearly missed when you remember the variety of items they sold and the bustling atmosphere they created on a weekend. Although the city's streets are lined with other places to shop, the below certain brought a lot of joy to generations of Manchester families.
