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[[File:Austins 2007 SMC.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Austins department store, 2007]] |
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'''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.<ref>[http://www.austinsstore.com/files/aboutus/history/inbrief.php Austins in brief – the world's oldest independent department store] Declan Hasson, www.austinsstore.com. Retrieved 2008-03-28</ref> The building measures {{convert|25000|sqft|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. |
'''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.<ref>[http://www.austinsstore.com/files/aboutus/history/inbrief.php Austins in brief – the world's oldest independent department store] Declan Hasson, www.austinsstore.com. Retrieved 2008-03-28</ref> The building measures {{convert|25000|sqft|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. |
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It is older than [[Harrods]] in [[London]], [[Macy's]] [[New York]] and [[Jenners]] of [[Edinburgh]]. |
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The store had 4 Floors with Cosmetics and Menswear on the ground floor, Ladieswear on the 1st floor, the mezzanine level was home to Cafe Mezzo, Second floor was Home and Furnishings, third floor was the main restaurant and Fouth floor was staff only. |
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Austins has been described as an iconic landmark for the city. It has been operating since 1803. It was founded by Thomas Austins and was IRELANDS first department store. It was used as a main event during the [[UK City of Culture]] year in 2013 playing host to the lumiere festival. |
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In 2014 the store was saved from liquadation after the city hotel group saved the store from closing |
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The department store unexpectedly , and without warning closed its doors to staff and the public on Tuesday 8 March 2016.<ref>{{cite news | last = Allan | first = Claire | title = Austins: Jobs fear as Ireland’s oldest department store closes its doors | newspaper = [[Derry Journal]] | date = 2016-03-08 | url = http://www.derryjournal.com/news/austins-jobs-fear-as-ireland-s-oldest-department-store-closes-its-doors-1-7260401 | access-date = 2016-03-08 | quote = 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.}}</ref> |
The department store unexpectedly , and without warning closed its doors to staff and the public on Tuesday 8 March 2016.<ref>{{cite news | last = Allan | first = Claire | title = Austins: Jobs fear as Ireland’s oldest department store closes its doors | newspaper = [[Derry Journal]] | date = 2016-03-08 | url = http://www.derryjournal.com/news/austins-jobs-fear-as-ireland-s-oldest-department-store-closes-its-doors-1-7260401 | access-date = 2016-03-08 | quote = 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.}}</ref> |
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Many people have expressed sadness and disappointment of the announcement of the closure. There have been many discussions on the future of the building and what will happen to the workers. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 17:34, 14 March 2016
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]
References
- ^ Austins in brief – the world's oldest independent department store Declan Hasson, www.austinsstore.com. Retrieved 2008-03-28
- ^ Allan, Claire (8 March 2016). "Austins: Jobs fear as Ireland's oldest department store closes its doors". Derry Journal. Retrieved 8 March 2016.
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.