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 retail chain offered a great variety of merchandise, including clothing, toys, home goods and food items. It closed down in 2009.

9. Woolworths

The popular retail chain offered a great variety of merchandise, including clothing, toys, home goods and food items. It closed down in 2009. | Bristol Archives

The retail store specialised in home goods, clothing and furniture and was located in the city centre. It was known for providing affordable options for home furnishings and was a popular shopping destination for many families. It closed down in 2016.

10. British Home Stores

The retail store specialised in home goods, clothing and furniture and was located in the city centre. It was known for providing affordable options for home furnishings and was a popular shopping destination for many families. It closed down in 2016. | So Sad About Us via Flickr

The clothing company specialised in high-quality menswear, particularly tailored suits and formal wear. It closed down in 2022 after over 130 years of operation.

11. Dunn & Co

The clothing company specialised in high-quality menswear, particularly tailored suits and formal wear. It closed down in 2022 after over 130 years of operation. | Bristol Archives

One of Bristol's best independent record stores, Replay started at Haymarket Walk, next to the Bear Pit before moving to Park Street. It closed down in 2006.

12. Replay Records

One of Bristol's best independent record stores, Replay started at Haymarket Walk, next to the Bear Pit before moving to Park Street. It closed down in 2006. | Richard Morgan via Flickr

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