It was once a ‘destination store’, a reason to come to shop in Chelmsford and 60 years ago it would’ve been unimaginable that department stores would fall out of fashion like this.
What replaces Debenhams Chelmsford?
Swindon’s former Debenhams store could be turned into a self-storage scheme of 900 lockers. The building owner, Meadow Partners, and self-storage operator StoreAway have jointly submitted plans to Swindon Borough Council to create a state-of-the-art storage hub at the 100,000 sq ft, 1960s building.
What shop has replaced Debenhams at Lakeside?
The new M&S store will be the unit where Debenhams previously was, and will look to open in 2023. Nick Pucci, regional manager at M&S, said: “We are really excited to be relocating to a new store at Lakeside.
When did Debenhams close in Colchester?
Debenhams closed in Colchester in May last year after first opening in 1987 as the flagship retailers for the shopping centre.
What shops has Chelmsford got?
- High Chelmer Shopping Centre. Shopping Malls.
- Meadows Shopping Centre. Shopping Malls.
- Baddow Antique Centre. Antique Shops.
- Chelmsford Gallery. Art Galleries.
- Rettendon Antiques. Antique Shops.
- The Essex Cider Shop. Speciality & Gift Shops.
- Writtle Road Nursery. Speciality & Gift Shops.
- Lance James The Jewellers.
What is happening to the old Debenhams store in Chelmsford?
Chelmsford. At the beginning of 2021, AEW Investment Management purchased the Chelmsford Debenhams site for £4.8 million. At the time AEW bought the unit, plans to turn the site into either leisure, office or residential space was considered.
Is Chelmsford up and coming?
Chelmsford is a small city that’s benefitted from a booming economy and a boom in population, in recent decades. And it has exciting plans to become even bigger in the future. That makes Chelmsford a really up and coming city that property investors ought to be excited by.
What is Debenhams now called?
Debenhams is adding .com to its name as it reintroduces itself to customers as a digital-only retailer in its first brand campaign since being acquired by Boohoo. The online fast fashion giant took over the Debenhams name and website in January for £55m, but elected not to take on its physical store locations.
What store took over Debenhams?
Flannels and Sports Direct are set to open two new flagship stores in the Metrocentre. The brands, which belong to former Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley, will take over the huge store that was once home to Debenhams.
What was Debenhams previously called?
Clark & Debenham
Debenhams
| Debenhams’ former flagship store on Oxford Street, London | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1778 (by William Clark) 1813 (as Clark & Debenham) |
| Founder | William Debenham |
| Defunct | 15 May 2021 |
| Fate | Liquidation, folded into Boohoo.com |
When did Colchester lose city status?
As far as we know Colchester’s status as a Colonia, awarded by the Emperor Claudius, was never been revoked, however Colchester was long classified as a town until 2022 when it was awarded official city status as part of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
What was the old name for Colchester?
Camulodunum
Colchester was called Camulodunum, which is a Romanisation of its Iron-Age name: the Fortress (-dunum) of Camulos, God of War. The original site of the Iron-Age settlement was some 3 miles south-west of the current city at Gosbecks.
What is Debenhams Romford going to be?
Debenhams closed in May after being open for more than 60 years, and there had been speculation about what might take its place. Plans for Aklu Plaza have now been unveiled, including “flagship” brand Home Superstore, which will operate on the ground floor and offer world food and household essentials.
What is the nicest part of Chelmsford?
There are lots of towns and villages dotted in and around Chelmsford, adding to its desirable appeal. These include East Hanningfield, Tillingham, Battlesbridge, Bickacre, Great Leighs and Hanfield Peveral. With fascinating histories, beautiful homes and plenty of amenities, all of these areas are great places to live.
Where is the best place to live in Chelmsford?
Some of the most popular areas around Chelmsford include; Writtle, Springfield and Broomfield. All of which provide a more village-style way of life, offering a great break from city living.
What’s Chelmsford famous for?
Chelmsford is known as the birthplace of radio, thanks to its connection with Guglielmo Marconi who opened the world’s first wireless factory here in 1899. We named the Marconi Building on our Chelmsford campus after him.
Is Debenhams Chelmsford closing down?
‘Our customers have had tears in their eyes’: Debenhams closes for good after 60 years on Chelmsford High Street | ITV News Anglia.
When did Dukes close in Chelmsford?
2012
Dukes was Chelmsford’s most famous nightspot, a favourite with clubbers for almost 40 years. Sadly, the iconic venue closed its doors to the public for good back in 2012.
Is Debenhams still at Merry Hill?
The Merry Hill department store closed its doors for the final time on May 15, 2021. The huge store was the final Black Country Debenhams to close its doors, closing on the same date as the huge Bullring shop of the same name. And the two-floor store has remained empty ever since – with the shutters completely down.
What is the richest part of Essex?
These figures, an average from between November 2020 to November 2021, include all property types: detached, semi-detached, terraced houses, flats and maisonettes.
By Sarah Leonard
- Uttlesford – 7.8.
- Thurrock – 7.6.
- Braintree – 7.5.
- Chelmsford – 7.4.
- Colchester – 7.4.
- Castle Point – 7.3.
- Rochford – 7.3.
- Southend-on-Sea – 7.3.
Why does Chelmsford smell?
We investigate odour from: boiler fumes. bonfire or chimney smoke. build-ups of waste (such as dog waste or food items)