Peacocks - A reflection of credit crunch austerity Britian

This is Peacock's store in Arnold, Nottingham

A sad example of 'credit crunch austerity measures' Britain

Last week clothing retailer Peacocks went into administration.

The firm employs more than 400 in Cardiff and over 9,000 others across the UK. The Peacocks business operates around 611 stores and 49 concessions across Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and England.

My daughters boyfriend bought his Grandma some Peacocks Gift vouchers for Christmas....they are now no longer valid

As you can see by the window adverts, this shop appears to be selling off it's stock.

I though urban B/W suited this image best

The litter bin in this scene is the subject of one of my previous shots on here

http://365project.org/phil_howcroft/365/2011-08-01

[Mike]

They have only just opened a new one in Hitchin to replace Woolworths. It's really very very sad...

[Kerri]

Oh wow

[Jennifer C]

oh dear we are headed for some tough times, we have to brace ourselves

[Mags]

And we keep giving away the farm. Such a sad lot, Phil! How much worse will things get before they can get better? I wonder! Another historical shot for your future generations! Your shot states more points than you realize! Well done!

[Phil Howcroft]

@marlboromaam thanks Maggie, I didn't really understand what you meant by "and we keep giving away the farm"....I had to google the phrase...I sort of get it ...we don't use the term over here !! Anyway, many thnx for your words on my picture...it will be interesting to see what's in this location in 6 months time !

[Phil Howcroft]

@jenrobcarr thank you Jennifer ...tough times indeed

[Phil Howcroft]

@kerristephens thnx kerri, I hope the picture isn't too downbeat !

[Phil Howcroft]

@caddick Mike you are right sad indeed !

[Anita]

I didn't know they'd gone too. Bad times

[Mags]

@phil_howcroft Sorry, Phil! I will try to refrain from using my expressions. LOL! I imagine others have trouble, too!

[Phil Howcroft]

@marlboromaam hey Maggie..i understood the phrase after googling....just be Maggie ...no need to refrain ,,,you are who you are :)

[Pat Knowles]

The worst thing is they were making a profit in sales but couldn't keep up with the loan payments & the RBS of all banks called in the loan the rotters, who are they to talk !!!

[Sue Wilde]

Signs of the times, but a terrific shot.

[peter/zipp]

..yeah, the litter bin kinda sums up the feeling here.. ( by the way - i don't mean it's a rubbish photo!)
The cusp of a double-dip recession..

[ann]

A sad sign of the times, but a great shot! I'm glad you added the story because we have stores here who regularly have "Going out of Business" sales. One has been going out of business for as long as I can remember. It's a shame that this one really is.

[Judith Greenwood]

Well that's bad news on the vouchers. Is that right @happypat - outrageous!

[Juliette Packham]

it's a sign of the times when the normal highstreet shops start going into administration - bit liek when Woolies went down - shocking! Still this shot might belong in a memory lane gallery some time in the future! ANother great B&W

[Allison Williams]

What a shame about the vouchers. That doesn't seem right. I think gift card holders should get first crack at the merchandise. After all, they have already paid for it.