Castle Street Bristol

Memories of shopping in Bristol before the war

Undated view of Castle street in Bristol showing the store of  British Home Stores, commonly abbreviated to BHS and latterly legally styled BHS Ltd, was a British department store chain, primarily selling clothing and household items. In its later years, the company began to expand into furniture, electronics, entertainment, convenience groceries and fragrance and beauty products. This store was lost during the blitz and later they built a new premises in Broadmead.

In April 2016, the company entered administration following unsuccessful attempts to continue trading. It was eventually wound down, and all stores were closed by late August 2016 following failed attempts to find a buyer. The overseas franchises and digital business were sold during the administration period to Al Mana Group, and continue to trade. The remainder of the business was liquidated in December 2016.