The high street is constantly changing, and Liverpool is no exception, with many big names, such as Debenhams, recently shutting up shop.
One street that is barely recognisable from years gone by is Church Street, which has changed drastically.
We asked LiverpoolWorld’s readers which shops they missed the most, and many shared fond memories of once popular stores which are sadly no more.
From the distinct smell of coffee at Coopers, to luxury shopping at Henderson’s and bagging a bargain at C&A, Church Street really had it all.
Here are 10 of Church Street’s lost shops, which were once at the heart of Liverpool’s shopping scene.
5. Henderson’s
Henderson’s opened in 1924 and was a really luxurious store, visited for special occasions. Despite its success, the building is known for a blaze in June 1960 which saw 11 people lose their lives and the building destroyed. It was rebuilt and reopened in 1962, and was rebranded in 1975 but closed for good in 1983. | House of Fraser Archive Photo: House of Fraser Archive
6. Forever 21
Forever 21 closed its doors in February 2020, after months of closing down sales. The company closed around 350 stores around the world, and the building is now home to Next. | Image: Google Photo: Google
7. Kardomah Cafe
Kardomah Cafe had several locations in Liverpool, and across the UK, but the first opened on Pudsey Street. The business began to close stores in the 1970s and 80s, and one remains in Swansea. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Littlewoods
Littlewoods came to Liverpool after the Second World War and quickly became one of the most popular shops on the high street. The company’s stores closed in 2005 and became an online catalogue. The building is now home to Primark. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images