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:
9. Rackham's Birmingham
The Rackhams brand and name was used in Birmingham until 2000, when it was eventually phased out by House of Fraser. The store is returning to British shopping in a new guise: a new, independently owned, online-only department store under new ownership, with the Rackhams trademark registered to the business for retail services. The high-end store opened in the city in 1881, becoming part of Harrods group in 1955, which later got bought out by House of Fraser. The Rackhams store on Corporation Street was also known for its eye-catching window displays. | Facebook
10. Lewis's
Lewis’s used to be where The Square Peg is located on Corporation Street. It went into administration in 1991. (Photo - Google Maps) | Google Maps
11. Chelsea Girl (Now River Island)
Chelsea Girl merged in 1991 with its sister operation Concept Man, now known as River Island. It used to be on Birmingham High Street. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images