It was the flagship store of the newly opened Fishergate Shopping Centre, found at the top end of Fishergate, next to the Railway Station. Debenhams can trace its roots back to 1778 when it started up as a drapers shop. By 1950 it was the largest department store group in the UK – selling a variety of items, most notably clothes and cosmetics. But in 2019 business took a turn for the worst for the chain store and it closed its doors on all shops around the country. Debenhams now only operates as an online business. READ MORE: See the changing face of Marks & Spencer. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Long lost shops of Preston. MORE MEMORIES: Pictures of Woolworths in Preston
9. Debenhams through the years
Inside the women's clothing department of Debenhams in 2000 Photo: Lindsey North
10. Debenhams through the years
A familiar sight to anybody visiting the Fishergate Shopping Centre - the large Debenhams store was one of the first shops to greet you as you entered Photo: Lindsey North
11. Debenhams through the years
Fishergate Shopping Centre seen from the rear car park - a large sign for Debenhams is prominent on the tower Photo: John Hughes
12. Debenhams through the years
A display of women's clothing in Debenhams Photo: Lindsey North