I would compare stores like this to old luxury liners like The Queen Mary. You think they will always be there and then eventually they disappear. Like the old liners they were a relic of a vanished era.

Hanningtons was the best dep't store and without it Brighton lost its jewel in the crown. I'm so glad I had the privilege to work there!

I recall the wonderful Christmas windows. In 1984 I queued up to visit Santa Clause with my small daughter. After some time (certainly more than an hour) I knew it was worth the wait. My daughter on getting to her turn,decided she did not want to go in. Oh dear the joys of parenthood. What a treat she missed.This was a wonderful store.So sad it is gone.