High streets in the UK were alive with retail giants that generations of shoppers knew and trusted. From bustling department stores to popular restaurant chains, these brands were at the heart of British shopping and everyday life. Yet in just a few short years, many of these once-iconic businesses have disappeared.
Molly Monks, business insolvency expert and founder of insolvency firm Parker Walsh, shared: “The current social media movement of nostalgia for 2016 has people of all ages sharing their favourite memories from a decade ago. But some notable businesses that were staples on the UK high street at that time no longer trade today, so we can only treasure the memories they brought us.” Here are eight stores that have vanished from…

