The long established record store was based at The Triangle, Clifton, and in the 70s was a hangout of Mark Stewart, Nick Sheppard and other local musicians. Massive Attack's Daddy G worked at the store and would often be on the turntables, adding to the its legendary status. It closed down in 2000.placeholder image
The long established record store was based at The Triangle, Clifton, and in the 70s was a hangout of Mark Stewart, Nick Sheppard and other local musicians. Massive Attack's Daddy G worked at the store and would often be on the turntables, adding to the its legendary status. It closed down in 2000. | Andy Hebden via Flickr

15 great Bristol stores we loved, lost and miss dearly - including Woolsworth and C&A

By Adriana Amor
Published 17th Oct 2024, 12:30 GMT

These are some of the greatest stores we have lost through the year and are much-missed by Bristolians.

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We asked our readers which stores they used to love visiting and still miss.

The responses ranged from independent record stores to big-name department stores.

Here are 15 great stores we loved and miss dearly.

The popular independent shop was located in Haymarket Walk and specialised in alternative, punk and rock fashion.

5. Boney Maroney

The popular independent shop was located in Haymarket Walk and specialised in alternative, punk and rock fashion. | Google Maps

The shoe retailer specialised in stylish and affordable footwear for women, men and children. It closed down in the 2000s.

6. Dolcis

The shoe retailer specialised in stylish and affordable footwear for women, men and children. It closed down in the 2000s. | Bristol Archives

Located in Broadmead, the department store offered a wide variety of goods, including clothing, hardware, furniture, cosmetics and more. It closed in 1991. The building is now home to Primark.

7. Lewis’

Located in Broadmead, the department store offered a wide variety of goods, including clothing, hardware, furniture, cosmetics and more. It closed in 1991. The building is now home to Primark. | Bristol Archives

The store on the Horsefair was very popular and a go-to shop for many parents when it came to buying school uniforms for kids. It closed down in the late 1990s.

8. C&A

The store on the Horsefair was very popular and a go-to shop for many parents when it came to buying school uniforms for kids. It closed down in the late 1990s. | Thomas Harper via Flickr

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