Old shops from Colchester in Essex - take the quiz

Recently the high street has taken a hit as more and more of our favourite shops announce closures.

While the town still boasts plenty of independent stores there are still several stores we all miss.

Before the days of Primark and Poundland the town had the likes of Jacks, Woolworths and BHS.

Colchester High Street in the 1970s

How well do you remember old high street stores in Colchester?

The following quiz contains images of shops from the past with their names blurred.

How many of these old stores do you recognise?

Put your memory to the test:

Recently, we asked you what shops you would you bring back if you could.

And, we have to say you came up with some brilliant suggestions, including some shops we’d forgotten about but were delighted to be reminded of.

>> SEE ALSO: Some Colchester stores have disappeared from our High Street

Here are just a few of your suggestions.

Out of the 200+ responses we had, lots of you said you missed Woolworths – especially the Pick & Mix.

Next on the list was Jacks.

We can’t even count how many times people told us they wanted to bring back the store.

Jacks closed in February 2013 after more than 60 years trading selling everything from fishing rods to head lights and thermal underwear.

C&A was also highly commented by our readers.

>> SEE ALSO: 10 shops people in Colchester really miss and would love to see return

After 13 years in Colchester town centre C&A closed in January 2001 with the loss of 40 jobs.

Others mentioned BHS, Spoils, Petes Treats, and Kathleen's Kitchen.

There were also mentions of Weigh n Save, Beaties, Our Price, Andys Records and Gap.

How did you get on in the quiz? What shops would you like to bring back? 

Let us know in the comments.