Letter: A Major Town Has a Department Store

Published on: 6 Nov, 2024
Updated on: 5 Nov, 2024

House of Fraser

From Anna Windebank

In response to: No Anticipated Reopening of House of Fraser Store, Now Up for Sale for £10m

I don’t think the powers-that-be realise just what a blow it is to Guildford to suffer the loss of, now two, department stores, Debenhams preceded the House of Fraser.

If you’re a major town – you have a department store – end of story. How they managed to let Fenwick go, I have no idea. What a major blunder and one which has seriously diminished the town.

I would instinctively go to a good department store to find anything – from a new outfit or handbag, to a kitchen gadget, a suitcase, a bed or a gift – you name it, I could usually find it there.

I’ve started going back to Kingston for shopping now. The Fenwick store there (previously Bentalls) is absolutely wonderful. All that, and a John Lewis too!

For shame, Guildford.