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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9. Knight & Lee
The Knight & Lee store in Elm Grove during the post-war period Photo: Barry Cox collection
10. Knight & Lee
Here's what Knight & Lee's Elm Grove store looked like in the 1960s/ 70s Photo: Contributed
12. Knight & Lee
The front of Knight & Lee in the early 21st century, when it was rumoured that the store would be moving to the site of the old Tricorn Centre. Photo: Jonathan Brady