Edwin Davis Company

During the early 1900s the store had become a prime spot for shoppers, but as a result of a bomb dropped from a First World War Zeppelin in 1915, the shop was completely destroyed.

[9] Recently, some members of the Hull City Council have expressed an interest in building a 5,000 seat ice arena on the site, at a cost of up to £7 million.

Whilst the idea of a swimming pool was scrapped[13] it is hoped that a new purpose built ice arena at the site will still go-ahead.

In July 2015, a group of historians including members of the Hull Civic Society, toured the interior of the building, however it was found to be completely ruined inside.

[14] On 20 July 2016, the owners of the former department store confirmed that they were revisiting plans to turn it into accommodation, citing 'improving market conditions' as a result of the impending UK City of Culture celebrations in 2017.

The former Edwin Davis department store at Bond Street, Hull. Taken December 2007.
The back of the former department store in May 2007. A large sign is fitted claiming that the building has been acquired by Hollybrook Limited for residential development.