Whether it was the corner store where you used to go for a cold treat on a hot day, or the department store that was a cultural hub downtown, businesses seem to be disappearing left and right. It could be a changing financial climate or simply a change in the community outlook, regardless of the reasons, every generation has watched as the businesses they grew up with, either learned to adapt to changing times, or closed their doors for good.
From our favourite places to waste time as teenagers to the shops where we used to do our back to school shopping, here’s a brief look at a few of the iconic British businesses that have, permanently, closed their doors over the years.