John Lewis and Debenhams were the big casualties and up to a quarter of the 40 units on Fargate stand empty. But other areas of the city centre have not been immune to the upheaval caused by the pandemic. Here are nine closures you may have missed.
. A wide range of shops have closed.
A wide range of shops have closed. Photo: .
. Pizza Hut, High Street.
Pizza Hut was a longstanding stalwart of High Street. Photo: David Walsh.
. Schuh, Orchard Square.
Schuh had a large shop in Orchard Square for years. Photo: David Walsh.
. British Heart Foundation
The British Heart Foundation charity shop was on the corner of Pinstone Street and Furnival Gate. Photo: David Walsh.
9. Somers, High Street
This unit was occupied by a shoe repair shop for years. Photo: David Walsh