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T_i_B

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5. The only places I used to frequent on Oxford Street...

Reply to Siwsan (Reply #2)

Mon May 2, 2022, 12:04 PM

May 2022

...were the big HMV and the Virgin Megastore. But that was back in the early 2000's.

To be honest, the decline of many high streets / town centres is happening at an alarming rate right now. And it's creating big dilemmas about what to do with sites like this.

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There is a link in the article to the new proposed building. madaboutharry Apr 2022 #1

Yuck! One of the most boring buildings I've ever laid eyes on. nt Phoenix61 Apr 2022 #4

I did a lot of shopping at that store, once upon a time Siwsan Apr 2022 #2

The only places I used to frequent on Oxford Street... T_i_B May 2022 #5

There is little more stupid than demolishing the very buildings Phoenix61 Apr 2022 #3