Chichester's lost shops: See how the high street has changed in Chichester city centre

A series of photos taken by the Observer in a busy Chichester city centre on May 28, 2009, remind us of the changing face of our high street.

By Elaine Hammond

Published 15th May 2023, 15:53 BST

Updated 15th May 2023, 15:57 BST

Though some shops remain and others have moved, the pictures bring back memories of what we have lost, like L.K. Bennett, River Island and Swarovski in East Street; Russell & Bromley in South Street and The Edinburgh Woollen Mill in West Street.

This series of photos taken by the Observer in a busy Chichester city centre on May 28, 2009, remind us of the changing face of our high street.

1. Chichester

This series of photos taken by the Observer in a busy Chichester city centre on May 28, 2009, remind us of the changing face of our high street. Photo: Kate Shemilt

This series of photos taken by the Observer in a busy Chichester city centre on May 28, 2009, remind us of the changing face of our high street.

2. Chichester

This series of photos taken by the Observer in a busy Chichester city centre on May 28, 2009, remind us of the changing face of our high street. Photo: Kate Shemilt

This series of photos taken by the Observer in a busy Chichester city centre on May 28, 2009, remind us of the changing face of our high street.

3. Chichester

This series of photos taken by the Observer in a busy Chichester city centre on May 28, 2009, remind us of the changing face of our high street. Photo: Kate Shemilt

This series of photos taken by the Observer in a busy Chichester city centre on May 28, 2009, remind us of the changing face of our high street.

4. Chichester

This series of photos taken by the Observer in a busy Chichester city centre on May 28, 2009, remind us of the changing face of our high street. Photo: Kate Shemilt

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