John Lewis has denied it will be closing its store in Welwyn Garden City following rumours on social media.
An anonymous post in Welwyn Hatfield Unhinged asked if anyone else was "hearing rumours about John Lewis considering closing their store?", which cause plenty of debate in the Facebook group.
More than 150 people commented, with some claiming to have also heard the murmurings, and that Primark could move in or that the building would be turned into flats.
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Others pointed to the retailer's ownership of the building to dispell the rumours.
John Lewis were quick to put an end to the closure claims, when asked by the Welwyn Hatfield Times.
"There is no truth in the speculation," said a spokeswoman.
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The building on Bridge Road was built in 1939 and was originally home to Welwyn Department Stores, with the business thriving until 1984 when it became a John Lewis store following a takeover.
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