https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/rackhams/Recent content in rackhams on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usThu, 16 Jul 2026 06:01:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/the-complete-demolition-and-redevelopment-plan-for-birminghams-former-rackhams-department-store/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:01:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/the-complete-demolition-and-redevelopment-plan-for-birminghams-former-rackhams-department-store/Three weeks have passed since House of Fraser permanently closed its doors in Birmingham City Centre, bringing to an end a retail legacy that stretches back to 1851. The story began when William Riddell and Henry Wilkinson launched a drapery business at 78 Bull Street. They expanded into wholesale on Temple Row before former apprentice and buyer John Rackham joined forces with William Matthews in 1881 to take over the operation.