A small collection of photos taken just before they started to knock down the old shopping precinct.

The Loungers Ltd was founded in 2002 with the first Lounge opening in Bristol in August of that year. Loungers now operate in over 100 locations across the UK.  The Lichfield Lounge opened its doors in the listed building on Market...

For a long time it was the home of the Bakers Oven. Then in 1994 Greggs acquired Bakers Oven, its major rival bakery chain for £18.5 million in cash. initially they rebranded the shop as Braggs The Bakers but over time as Greggs began...

In 2009 the society merged with The Co-operative Banking Group. In January 2013, the Co-operative announced that the Britannia name would be phased out by the end of 2013, and they would began rebranding branches under its own...

The mosaic by John Myatt from a portrait by Sir John Reynolds was donated to the Citizens of Lichfield in June 1976. The mosaic can by found to the entrance of the Bird street carpark. Restoration to the mosaic was undertaken in 2005.

Child focussed cafe offering a fabulous environment for families. Opened 2014

Victor Electronics were the parent group for the chain of Sony electronics stores across the UK and ceased trading in 2013 following a slump in sales.  The store closed in spring 2013.

One of two long standing florists in Lichfield. Established in 1932 the florist is now run by Hannah and is the fourth generation of the family to run the business.

Opened in 1913 on the site of the dolphin hotel. Lasted until the mid 1970’s.  

The British fashion and lifestyle brand that sells women’s, men’s and kids’ clothing, accessories, homeware and gifts shop opened in 2015.

Carved by Robert Bridgeman the statue depicts a sailor from the Boer war 1899- 1902.   The sailor was meant to be part of a monument to commemorate the war in York but was considered too warlike and was given to the city by...

Old style corner shop opened in the location after Swinton closed in 2017.