Debenhams: The famous store's 242-year rise and fall
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The last stores in the once giant retail chain are to close this weekend. In its heyday, shoppers could buy everything from kettles to greenhouses instore. | ITV National News
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Debenhams: Looking back at 242 years of history
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The debenhams store in oxford street hi-res stock photography and
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More than one million Debenhams customers stuck in virtual queues for 70% 'fire sale' - Mirror Online
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Debenhams and Topshop Fall, Pushed by Fast Fashion and Pandemic
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Debenhams - Wikipedia
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Debenhams: The famous store's 242-year rise and fall
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Debenhams heads into liquidation - and there will be more casualties to come
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Debenhams to shut last ever stores on Saturday as chain waves goodbye after 242 years - Mirror Online
Debenhams set to shut shop after 242 years as pandemic hammers
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Debenhams in liquidation - Cambridge stores at risk as owners draw
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Debenhams confirms when its Newcastle store will shut for good as
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Gloucester's iconic Debenhams building bought by university
Debenhams accused of 'stealing' as retailer demands 90% discount on clothes from suppliers already at UK ports