The British Home Stores (BHS) shop located in Peterborough's Queensgate shopping centre closed its doors for the final time on 23 July 2016.
This closure was part of the widespread winding down of the iconic department store chain across the United Kingdom. The Peterborough branch held particular significance as it was one of the original "big name" shops that opened with the Queensgate centre in 1982, making it a long-standing fixture in the city's retail landscape for over three decades.
Key Details of BHS Peterborough's Closure
- Closure Date: 23 July 2016
- Location: Queensgate Shopping Centre, Peterborough
- Historical Significance: One of the founding "big name" stores when Queensgate opened in 1982.
The closure of BHS branches nationwide marked a notable moment in the history of the British high street retail.
For further general information on the history and eventual collapse of BHS, resources like Wikipedia provide comprehensive overviews.
