a fire broke out inside the building, causing damage to the roof and upper floor of the west wing. The structure of the building remained sound, however, and Capital & Centric said that the regeneration project would go ahead. Further delay was caused by the need to establish training systems for potential employees. In 2020, Liverpool John Moores University was signed up as the education partner for the new studio, and its second permanent tenant. In July 2020, the developers secured an £11 million grant from the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority for the creation of two temporary studios on the land adjoining the Littlewoods building. Known as "The Depot", these studios were opened in October 2021. References External links Remembering Littlewoods and Vernons Pools mainly photos Buildings and structures in Liverpool Art Deco architecture in Liverpool 2018 fires in the United Kingdom