Built in the late 1920's, this early example of Art Deco was for many years before its take-over by the Derbyshire Building Society the private, family-run department store, Barlow & Taylor. Floodlit at night, which shows up the bas-relief work on the façade superbly, it now makes a magnificent spectacle at the very heart of the city's nightlife.
Its latest transmogrification, as can be seen by the above photograph, is as Nandos take-away - a far-from-perfect use in terms of dignity, but it is a whole lot better than demolition!

Current 'Derby Art Deco Audit' threat level: Safe.

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