Hundreds of readers sent in their memories of some Derry stores that didn’t quite stand the test of time.
Whether it was being dragged around Woolworths on a Saturday with Mum and Dad, or shopping in the latest fashion-forward stores for flares and platforms, Derry had it all.
Austins
Austins on the Diamond open its doors in 1830 and, until 2016, remained standing as the world's oldest independent department store.
The building measures 25,000 square feet (2,300 m 2 ) and is five stories high, with an Edwardian-style baroque exterior built in 1906 by MA Robinson after the original building was destroyed by fire.
Reader Decky McSwiggan said: "A lovely store to walk around, and it had a great rooftop restaurant with great views of city."
Woolworths
Woolworths opened in Derry in 1920 at No 32 Ferryquay Street, taking over a Victorian building that was a furniture shop.
In the 1960s the site was redeveloped to make a purpose-built store, taking over numbers 28 and 30 also.
Woolworths traded from here right until it sadly closed its door in 2008 marking the end of an era for many.
Many Derry folk can still remember their feet being walked clean off them in this store.
Karen Holt said: "Going up the escalators in Woolworths to look at the toys. There was a cafe on the bottom floor on the right-hand side that did chips! I remember getting a small glass of fizzy orange with them. Great memories."
Littlewoods
Littlewoods was another iconic city-centre store and marked a landmark turning point in shopping for many.
The store was closed in 2005 after being opened for well over 60 years on Waterloo Place.
The building now occupies a Poundland.
Pauline's Patch
This was one of Derry's well-known gift shops.
The shutters on Pauline’s Patch, which has been trading in the city for more than 20 years, sadly closed in 2016.
Orginally in Union Hall Place, the owners eventually moved to Shipquay Street.
A haven for fancy goods and presents, the shop became a cafe and shop.
Many of MyDerry readers called out the shop as one of their favourites.
LeisureWorld
This Derry institution will give everybody the nostalgic feels.
Many Derry children would beg their parents to go there, especially in the run up to Christmas.
The former beloved toy shop used to be found on Derry's Shipquay Street.
