Take a look back at Sheffield's Cole Brothers and John Lewis store with these fascinating photos

John Lewis in Sheffield – previously the city’s beloved Cole Brothers store before a rebrand – has been in people’s thoughts after it emerged the retailer was ‘highly unlikely’ to reopen all of its shops when lockdown ends.

Dame Sharon White, chairman of the John Lewis Partnership, has said no decisions have yet been made on specific stores but that ‘financial modelling’ is taking place.

Shoppers have since appealed to bosses to keep Sheffield's branch off any potential list of closures. Here are 14 photos that demonstrate the shop’s importance and long history.

9. Step inside

The original name remains in 2001. | JPIMedia Photo: Andrew Partridge

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10. Time for a rebrand

The Cole Brothers sign is removed as the store's name changes to John Lewis in 2002. The shop had long been a branch of the partnership but the firm wanted to give its outlets a more unified image. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Submitted