WHILE shoppers zip around the town centre to do their Christmas shopping garbed in their masks, we all remember shopping in the area long before the pandemic.
But how many of us remember the original Bobby’s department store?
Bobby & Co originally opened in Bournemouth Square in May 1915 and was gradually extended over the years.
The store became Debenhams in 1972, in a ceremony conducted by disc jockey and presenter Terry Wogan.
Old postcard of Bournemouth Square showing Bobby's store sent in by Harry Dipple Copyright unknown
And in September 2021 the store made a welcome return to the town centre after a major transformation.
The pictures in the gallery above are from the old store before it became Debenhams.
More pictures of Bobby & Co in Monday’s Daily Echo.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel