Closing down sign at decades-old department store
BBCClosing down signs have appeared in the windows of a longstanding House of Fraser department store.
A sign attached to the glass at the Plymouth store, said it would be closing in March 2026.
The store, which was previously known as Dingles, had faced closure in 2018 before a rescue deal secured its future.
Frasers, the owner of House of Fraser, has been approached by the BBC for comment.
The building has been listed for sale by Vickery Holman, a commercial property agent, for £3m.
In 1988, a major fire started by animal right activists ripped through the store.
At the height of the fire, about 120 fire officers and 20 fire engines were on the scene.
Signs visible in other windows announced discounts on full price items.
The BBC spoke to shoppers in Plymouth about the closure.
Thushalan Sinnathurai said it was "surprising" and described House of Fraser as "a wonderful shop" in the city, while Jake Mcgurk said "it is quite saddening in a way".
Andrew Thompson said: "It's an iconic building, it's been here forever a bit like St Andrews and the Civic Centre... I just hope it's going to be turned into something nice."
Tia Thyer said: "I think it means Plymouth is losing its spark."
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