People often say the high street isn’t the same these days, and there are certain shops that residents keep saying they miss.
We asked our readers which shops they would like to make a return to the resort and there were many suggestions, including C&A, Woolworths and Wilko.
Take a look at our gallery below:
1. British Home Stores
British Home Stores was a high street favourite on Church Street before closing in 2016. The site is now home to B&M. | Google Photo: Submit
2. C&A
C&A was a much-loved high street fashion retailer before closing all its UK stores in 2001. | National World Photo: National World
3. Comet
Comet closed in 2012 after going into administration, with its Squires Gate Lane store among those lost. | Submit
4. Currys Digital
Currys Digital, which followed Dixons on Church Street, has since disappeared from the high street. | Google
5. Debenhams
Debenhams in Houndshill Shopping Centre closed in 2021. The site is now home to Frasers and Flannels. | Bill Johnson
6. Fino Tapas
Fino Tapas on Church Street closed after opening in 2021, despite proving popular with diners. | Google Photo: Google