The Bodycare location on Woolshops in Halifax last year after the firm fell into administration. The location is now Holland & Barratt.

placeholder image — The Bodycare location on Woolshops in Halifax last year after the firm fell into administration. The location is now Holland & Barratt.

21 lost big name brands and chains that have vanished from Halifax - including Claire's, Thorntons and Woolworths

By Abigail Kellett

Published 2nd Nov 2026, 06:00 GMT

These are the names that were once big business in Halifax town centre – but they have now disappeared from our streets.

Some of the brands have gone into administration and others just closed some locations, but these familiar names will definitely bring back some memories.

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21. TGI Fridays

TGI Fridays in Halifax closed in 2024 after its owner went into administration. Photo: Google Street View

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21 lost big name brands and chains that have vanished from Halifax - including Claire's, Thorntons and Woolworths

These are the names that were once big business in Halifax town centre – but they have now disappeared from our streets.

8 photos from RSPCA Halifax of adorable animals who have found their forever home and those still waiting to be adopted

37 nostalgic photos that will take you right back to a night out in Halifax in 2005

21. TGI Fridays

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