BENTALLS department store has been sorely missed by our News readers as the building stands with Fenwicks as its replacement.

The much-loved department store first opened in 1973 in The Avenue, but became a Fenwicks in 2017 as part of The Lexicon's regeneration.

The store sold anything and everything, from women's fashion, beauty to children's clothes and toys.

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Bracknell News:

We asked our readers what they miss about the store and whether they remember shopping in Bentalls.

Almost 100 of you responded to our nostalgic Facebook post. 

Here's what you said: 

Jacqui Cumber: "I worked there for 17 years. I loved the atmosphere and all the banter with the staff. It all changed when we were taken over and the new town centre was built."

Jennifer Roberts said: "Yes, I remember it, the make-up department where I bough my first facial moisturiser, and the lovely fabric department."

Rob Warren said: "It was the best shop in Bracknell. Fond memories of running up and down the mirrored ramp as a child." 

Ashley James Allen: "I can remember the sweet shop that was just inside the main entrance."

Rosemary Mayall: "Great department store..I used to buy all my fluffy towels when the sales were on and loved the shoes."

Eileen Killestein: "Yes loved it sad day when it went."

Christine Ware added: "I love shopping at bentalls the best shop in bracknell I do miss it all so my dad was in charge off the build"

Anita Wilson said: "My favourite shop and the sales were brilliant."