Founded in the 19th century, the department store experienced a lot during its life time including being bombed during the Second World War and being bought by John Lewis.
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Planning permission has been granted to convert it into a hotel, gym, indoor food market, two small cinemas and food and drink units – however despite this very little has happened with the site.
Take a trip through memories of the store over the years in our gallery here.
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1. 23/1/19 Knight and Lee Closure at Palmerston Rd, Portsmouth, Southsea Picture: Habibur Rahman
Knight & Lee in 2019 before its closure Photo: Habibur Rahman
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Here is what the Knight & Lee shop in Palmerston Road looked like in 1910 Photo: Ron Brown
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An early advert used by Knight & Lee to try and encourage shoppers to visit the store Photo: Contributed
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A flyer advertising a summer sale at Knight & Lee - featuring a picture of King George V which dates it between 1910 and 1936. Photo: Contributed