Letter: House of Fraser’s Closure Was the Last Straw

Published on: 6 May, 2025
Updated on: 6 May, 2025

The former House of Fraser store in Guildford High Street, closed since September 2023.

From A Windebank

In response to: Guildford High Street, Then and Now – Nothing Can Stop Evolution

The closure of House of Fraser on Guildford High Street was the last straw.

A thriving, quality department store is the mark of an equally thriving town, and a haven if you want a variety of shopping choices.

The only other way to seek choice is online now, which makes me furious, as I much prefer to shop.

Whatever happened to the initial interest from Fenwick?

Their deparment store in Kingston is glorious; the House of Fraser building is ripe for a make-over and would, I suspect, prove a lucrative move for them. I would definitely be tempted back into town if they took it over.

Failing that, tax Canada Life until their pips squeak, for leaving a derelict listed building to rot.

Editor’s comment: We understand that Fenwick and Canada Life could not agree terms. There have been efforts by councillors to facilitate a new tenancy but we have heard no positive news to date.

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