Smith Hannington opened his first store at number 3 North Street in 1808 expanding to further premises in 1816 after receiving the Royal Warrant and an inheritance from his mother.
Hanningtons ceased trading in 2001.
Dear Old Hanningtons!
A department store none of us will forget. This is one of the old doorways in East Street.
Also known as: Ireland’s Drapers
Date of photograph/s: 2012
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