Austins (department store)

Austins department store, 2007

Austins is a department store in the Diamond area of Derry in Northern Ireland. The store was established in 1830 and remains standing as the worlds oldest independent department store.^[1] The building measures 25,000 square feet (2,300 m²) and is five stories high, with an Edwardian-style exterior. On the third floor is a 150-seat self-service restaurant and large office area for clients to hold conferences.

The department store unexpectedly, and without warning closed its doors to staff and the public on Tuesday 8 March 2016.^{[2] [3]}

References

1. Austins in brief – the world's oldest independent department store Declan Hasson, www.austinsstore.com. Retrieved 2008-03-28
2. Allan, Claire (2016-03-08). "Austins: Jobs fear as Ireland’s oldest department store closes its doors". Derry Journal. Retrieved 2016-03-08. DUP MLA Gary Middleton told the 'Journal' that staff had been called to a meeting this morning to be told the store would cease trading with immediate effect and that their P45s were being prepared.
3. "What next for Austins in Derry?". BBC Radio Foyle. 8 April 2016. Retrieved 10 April 2016.( Page will play audio when loaded)

External links

• The website of Austin's

Coordinates: 54°59′42″N 7°19′19″W / 54.995°N 7.322°W