I visited Preston today. I went to school in this city & the biggest town near us. I haven’t been there since well before Covid started so it was quite a change.
I was quite shocked at the amount of empty shops….no Debenhams, Laura Ashley, French Connection & more….. online shopping & lockdown has caused havoc in city centres.
A nice big M&S though still, must be thankful for that.
Three good things:
1. I found a really pretty blouse, only one left size 8 but it fitted nicely, it will go nicely with my new wide leg trousers.
2. Spiced iced buns…delicious!
3. I bought some lovely toiletries for my guest bathroom….lovely hand soap & matching shower gel.
All of the local towns around us have got so many closed stores.....big and independent.......I like to look, touch and evaluate things that I buy........on-line you cannot do that.
So sad going into any town centre and seeing the closures and empty shops. So many people still suffering financially. Hopefully things will gradually improve
It very sad what has happened to our town centres. I used to love having a shopping day stopping off for coffee and lunch but all my favourite shops seem to have disappeared!
A lovely festive scene in a more bust part of the town - I think it is the same everywhere Pat with closures and no sign of things getting better ! What is to blame -- I am not sure - Brexit , covid , on-line-shopping ! take your pick , I think its a combination of things !
I really enjoyed my mooch round a big town I must say…..I have been shopping locally more over the last two years but good to have plenty of choice!
Thank you all for your lovely comments.
It all looks very festive Pat and glad you were able to get out and enjoy the atmosphere and the shopping. Size 8? How petite! Doesn't it drive you mad when you've just got used to one fashion - tight trousers and leggings, when they change it to something completely opposite!
It looks very festive. I have only shopped locally since Covid and haven't been shopping back in Newcastle yet. I wonder if any of the shops there have suffered.
This is a huge store and looks well patronised - not exactly 2 meters away from every person, though. Perhaps you don't have to do that! I agree with @busylady - size 8! You must be very small - I know I have shrunk in height but not in waistline unfortunately!
@busylady I do t follow fashion really Judith but I have stopped wearing skinny jeans these days, I bought a pair of silky wider leg trousers for evenings out & this top is a shorter length just below waist so balances them out. They only had an 8 left but I am smaller on top than bottom & it fits well surprisingly. @maggiemae
This is the centre of what you would call a shopping mall maggie…lots if shops inside a large building. See above for size of top.
It's rather sad seeing empty stores where there were vibrant shopping options just a few years ago. Aberdeen is quite deserted in places though coffee shops were busy when I was in with Susannah last week.
Your new items sound delightful!
I really enjoyed my mooch round a big town I must say…..I have been shopping locally more over the last two years but good to have plenty of choice!
Thank you all for your lovely comments.
@maggiemae
This is the centre of what you would call a shopping mall maggie…lots if shops inside a large building. See above for size of top.
Your new items sound delightful!