Urban explorers have shot inside the iconic British department store, which is now abandoned and empty.
Our team visited Debenhams in December. It still shows signs of its past glory.
The shelves are now empty, but they still have plenty of brand posters and broken mannequins.
After the Debenhams shop had closed for two years, a group of urban explorers found a vacant Debenhams store.
This retailer had been a popular high street favorite, but the rents were high and online shopping has made it unviable.
Photographers often photograph abandoned buildings that urban explorers have access to in order to capture their gradual decline.
Restaurant looks closed over night, awaiting the staff to prepare furniture for the busy day ahead
Although all stock was removed from the shop, some of the displays that were left behind are still available for purchase along with various other fittings.
In the once bustling café, teapots are still neatly lined up – but the last customers have long since gone after the retail chain started closing its high street stores in 2020.
An anonymous explorer stated that it was an eerie experience.
“It used to be a very busy place and my childhood memories are filled with the wonder of its size.
“Now, to see all of them sitting abandoned is sad. But it’s the reality for the future.
“There are three floors full of mannequins, products, and other items. Plus the power was always on. We could even use the elevators.
“The cafes still looked like they were open for business even though it was closing at noon.”
According to the explorer, “The entire experience was amazing and strange.”
“It was a strange feeling to be trapped in such an enormous building, complete with functioning escalators and lights. With all the mannequins around it made me feel as though someone was looking at us. However, we were only there for three hours before I noticed that nobody had noticed.
Debenhams was established in London, in 1778. However, the firm was liquidated in May and Debenhams had to close its doors permanently.
Analysts stated that the company had struggled for many years, but could not withstand the Covid-19 lockdown and pandemic.
Debenhams also had concessions from other companies within its stores, which forced them to move to different locations.
This retailer owned more than 100 shops. Urban explorers have not yet located the exact address of this store.
Customers who will not return to the shop since closing have tea pots and glasses.
When the high-street retailer shut down in May, thousands of workers lost their jobs.