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Debenhams – Canterbury

Nominated by: Public
Have C20 acted upon before? No
Region: South East
Dates from: 1926-7
Built for: William Lefevre's
Architect: Jennings and Gray
Conservation Area: Yes

Closed January 2020. Turned down for listing by Historic England in Feb 2021. New “escape rooms, fitness classes and an artisan food hall” within £2.5m scheme (March 2021).

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