BOBBY'S department store has made a comeback in Bournemouth after nearly 50 years.
One of Bournemouth's most famous retail brands, Bobby & Co opened in Bournemouth Square in May 1915 but became Debenhams in 1972.
The much-loved former store opened in September in a move that's brought the building back to its original glory.
Here we look back at the iconic store in pictures.
Bobby's in 1935
An advertisement for Bobby's restaurant which had seating for 750 people with views over the Lower Gardens
An old postcard of Bobby's from Harry Dipple of Blandford
An advertisment for Bobby's Summer Sale
A postcard of Bournemouth Square postmarked 1954 submitted by John Gillard.
Drewitt Group, which built many of the area's most famous buildings, pictured building an extension to Bobby's department store in 1961.
Gordon Elsworth took this picture of Bournemouth Square and Bobby's in 1965.
A picture submitted by G.E. Friend of Bournemouth's Coronation celebration in May 1937 which was taken by her uncle, Mr Friend.
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