Businesses like Smyth Patterson, McCalls, Style and Value, Roy Ervine, Brogan’s Opticians, Jeffers Bakery, Greens, and Lowry Jewellers, have been the beating heart of Lisburn for generations.
Whilst many are sad to see some old favourites close there doors, businesses like these are keeping an independent mark on the high street.
Are there any businesses you like to support? Are there any that you miss seeing in the city centre? What are your memories of shopping in Lisburn in years gone by?
9. Independent businesses are still at the heart of Lisburn
Established in 1966, Style and Value, which stocks footwear and dancewear, has been located at 33 Market Square ever since. Lisburn has certainly changed a lot over the years; but you can rest assured the original values the business started out with, namely great value for money and quality service, are as important now as they were all those years ago. Photo: Google
10. Independent businesses are still at the heart of Lisburn
Situated in the historic Lisburn Market Square, Lowry Jewellers have been supplying high-quality jewellery and watches since 1972. It is a family business, with founder Charles Raymond Lowry first trading in Ballynahinch before moving the ever growing business to Banbridge. Photo: Lowry Jellewers
11. Independent businesses are still at the heart of Lisburn
Situated in the historic Lisburn Market Square, Lowry Jewellers have been supplying high-quality jewellery and watches since 1972. It is a family business, with founder Charles Raymond Lowry first trading in Ballynahinch before moving the ever growing business to Banbridge. Photo: Google
12. Independent businesses are still at the heart of Lisburn
Lisburn's Market Square pictured in the 1990s Photo: Courtesy of Irish Linen and Lisburn Museum