The hoarding has finally come down at the former House of Fraser store after its reinvention into The Store House, a 369 en-suite purpose built student accommodation block.
With the likes of Japanese clothing brand Uniqlo earmarked for the site and the official opening of Flannels and the new Superdrug store, it is a street where adaptation is the key to thriving.
And the Yorkshire Evening Post has taken a trip down Briggate to look at the new arrivals that are adding to our city’s thriving shopping scene - as well as the stores that have sadly closed their doors.
7. New Balance
Major sport and fashion retailer New Balance has added a store on Briggate recently. | National World Photo: National World
8. Schuh and Dune
Sadly footwear specialists Schuh and Dune have closed their doors on Briggate in recent times. | National World Photo: National World
9. Zara
A new flagship Zara officially opened on Briggate last year at the site for the former Topshop flagship store. | National World Photo: National World