BHS in Watford has had its final day of trading.

The familiar BHS store name was founded back in 1928 and became a household name but after years of struggle the chain is now closing its doors for good.

Philip Duffy and Benjamin Wiles, Joint Administrators of BHS, informed employees on July 25 the remaining stores will commence closure sales with the final closing date being August 20.

In Watford, the store had its last day today - four days after the stores were officially supposed to close.

Many people are sad to see the store chain go.

Jade Waldorf, 18, who is a study looking for items to take to university, said: “It is really sad. I was trying to find stuff to take to university with me.

“It is really sad. There are other shops like Marks and Spencer and Wilkinsons but I loved the lamps at BHS. It is so sad.”

Sir Philip Green, who owned BHS from 2000 until 2015, has been under criticism from MPs for allowing the chain to go into administration.

Sir Philip vowed to sort out the pensions “mess” that followed the collapse of the retailer in May.

At the beginning of August, the two committees - Work and Pensions and Business, Innovation and Skills - accused the entrepreneur of seeking to blame anyone but himself for the firm's failure.

Robert Josey, 83, from Bushey, said: “It is a disgrace. People working there will now have to try and find a new job. It is an absolute disgrace.”

Some members of staff have been working with the store for almost 30 years but others have only been working as a summer job whilst they study.

Enid Fewtrell, 78, from North Watford, said: “I am sad to see the shop is closing.

“I used to go there quite a lot. There are some other shops but not as good quality as BHS.”

The collapse, with more than 11,000 job losses, is the biggest in the British retail sector since the demise of Woolworths.

Wendy Moorton, 53, from Watford, said: “I am disappointed. I am concerned about what they are going to replace it.

“I used to shop there quite regularly. It has gone very quickly from being in liquidation to closing.”