Some of the shops that we’ve lost have long histories, with some dating back to the 19th century - but years of service doesn’t count for survival on the high street these days.
While others that went big in the 20th century, ended up going bust in the 21st. With the cost of living destabilising people’s shopping habits in recent times.
Here are some of the shops we miss the most around the city:
1. Debenhams
Debenhams - which was located in Bullring - closed its doors after going into administration in 2021. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images
2. Woolworths
Woolworths - which was located in the Pallasades next to the Ramp on New Street - but the whole company closed down in 2009. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) | Getty Images
3. Freeman Hardy Willis
It was a major chain of footwear retailers - which was established in 1875. It was on New Street and was destroyed in a bomb blast in 1973. (Photo - Rhydyronen/creative commons) | Rhydyronen/creative commons
4. Paperchase
All Paperchase stores closed earlier this year, across the country, including in Grand Central. It was taken over by Tesco. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images) | Getty Images