Bristol high streets have changed dramatically through the years and bigger changers are coming in the next few years, especially around the city centre.
We decided to take a moment to reflect on the changes and asked our readers which stores they used to love visiting and still miss.
The responses ranged from small independent stores to well known chains.
Here are 18 of the great stores we loved and miss dearly.
13. BS8 Vintage
The vintage clothing store opened in the early 1990s and stocked a wide range of brands, including Bellfield, Native Youth, Glamourous, AX Paris, Levi's and Nicce. The Park Street stop sadly closed down in 2021, after nearly 30 years. | Google Maps
14. Borders
The Queens Road bookshop opened in 2003 and was the chain's first branch in the South West. It closed down in 2008. | Google Maps
15. Dingles
For years, Dingles on Queens Road was one of Bristol’s most upmarket department stores. The site is now where Sainsbury’s and the former Wilko are, with flats above. | Google Maps
16. Fairfax House
Bristol’s flagship Co-Op store, Fairfax House opened on Broadweir in March 1962 and was for years one of the city’s best department stores, a sort of Bristol version of Selfridges with a popular restaurant and a food hall. The building was demolished to make way for The Galleries in the late 1980s. | Know Your Place