Tuesday 29 September 2009

Woolworths - St Ives Cornwall

Woolworths - Fore Street - St Ives Cornwall


An update on what is happening to poor old Woollies in St Ives.

I know from my Google Analytics that a lot of people are interested.

The answer is - absolutely nothing.

It still stands sadly derelict on Fore Street - a scene that I guess is repeated on many small town High Streets.

Rumours over the past months have included occupation by:
  • Stringfellows Lap Dancing Club.
  • Tesco Metro.
  • Anns Cottage Surf Shop.
  • Gordon Ramsay.
  • Rick Stein
My hope is that one of my favourite shops - Tins and Things - embarks on a massive expansion drive and takes on the lease.

Or maybe turn over the whole place to the local kids as a brilliant indoor skateboard park.

For now the place remains sadly empty.

3 comments:

  1. Tesco?!!! Oh, yeah. That'll be good for Fore Street Deli just opposite.

    Stringfellows? Only if it's ready for the bricking the locals will undoubtedly give it (inbetween visits).

    I guess it's surf shops or restaurants with luxury flats above. I know, how about another gallery? Arf!

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  2. How about a wonderful indoor market - with locally made produce - a relaxed and healthy-food eating and meeting place - with a sofa and internet hub for young people too (am I describing a Community Centre maybe........) something that creates a heart down there <3

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  3. Happy New Year all! A local indoor market would be great for locals and for tourists. It would give new small businesses a chance to sell their goods at a great location for a reasonable rent. The market could offer the goods that Woolies used to sell - which would save us all a trip to PZ and also speciality foods, crafts, music, etc. Does sound a bit community centre-ish and that's a good thing!
    Alright, who's ready to put their money where their mouth is??????

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