“Visit our Gramophone and Record Department downstairs and hear the latest music”. A local business dating back to the mid-1800s established by three brothers, Coles became part of the Selfridge chain then John Lewis. Coles corner was famous locally as a meeting place (and inspired a Richard Hawley album title). Coles moved to the purpose built new store in Barkers Pool in 1963. The original building, reportedly one of the first iron framed buildings in the country, was demolished in favour of one of the blandest modern buildings in the city (which is saying something).
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