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The Demise of the Uk Departmental Store

Being a child of the sixties here in the UK life was a treat such variety in all the shops contrasts aplenty so much to meet The history of the department store goes way back to 1900s no less since then to this our modern-day where so much change became a mess Debenhams, House of Fraser and John Lewis were really big names in their day but bad times come even the big ones with Covid and economic depression so grey Remind oneself of the American influence one certain Harry Gordon Selfridge came to change the UK shopping forever vision was evident to inspire his game Our departmental stores so much loved now looking back reminiscence afresh the future now no one knows it but this demise so sad to simply press Well maybe it's had its day this world changing many a way remember we're just lumps of clay one day we'll all outlive our stay (Just some thought on the demise of the British departmental store.)

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Date: 12/21/2021 10:42:00 AM
Same thing happening here in NZ Gordon. Good theme. Nice piece. I miss the displays in shop windows for Christmas that were in the big stores here that are now no more. Electronics stores and vaping stores now get their business. I agree about the lack of variety even in malls. We do have a few places where it is small village type market atmosphere where you can find unexpected delights. Merry Christmas Gordon and thanks for keeping the dream alive.
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 12/21/2021 12:08:00 PM
Thanks David, Glad you enjoyed this one and yes both our shop experiences are similar around the world I think. We don't have that many electronic stores over here so there's a lack of competition. Hope you have a lovely Christmas, blessings,Gordon
Date: 12/19/2021 9:09:00 AM
I agree with you Gordon, we had many as well, but they have been overtaken by Malls and smaller business which go under and then there are so empty shops, it gets depressing. BUT WHAT IS NOW TAKING OVER FROM BIG MALLS ARE THE VALUE MALLS, WHERE YOU CAN PARK RIGHT OUTSIDE THE SHOP AND GO IN, VERY CONVENIENT. ENJOYED YOUR POEM MY FRIEND, HUGS, BLESSINGS, JENNIFER
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 12/20/2021 1:08:00 AM
Thanks Jennifer, yes indeed it seems to be the same story around the globe. That's a new thing about value malls as never heard of that before, take care and keep safe, the new variant is getting worse over here with more restrictions too. Blessings, Gordon
Date: 12/15/2021 6:52:00 PM
It's sad to see the Department stores dying in England. The same is happing in America. I'm not much for change. Thanks for sharing. Debra
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 12/16/2021 5:25:00 AM
Thanks Debra, It is indeed sad what's happening here also in Scotland which is much the same as the rest of the U.K.. Have a blessed day,Gordon
Date: 12/14/2021 5:10:00 PM
We, as all things do, come into form and go out of form. It's a process, without change, we die. Well I guess that is a change in itself? Nice poem, Gordon A poet friend, Bill
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 12/15/2021 12:55:00 AM
Thanks Bill, Glad you like this one and for your truthful words. Have a blessed day, Gordon
Date: 12/14/2021 4:29:00 PM
Hello Gordon ... it appears now it is shopping on line due to covid restrictions. Another nail in the coffin for socializing - thank you Gordon - Lindsay
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 12/15/2021 12:54:00 AM
Hello Lindsay, All so very true what you say and glad you liked this one. Have a great day, Happy Christmas, Gordon
Date: 12/13/2021 2:05:00 PM
Another artful testament to “This too shall pass”. It applies to all, even us. Nice job, Gordon. Be safe ~ Jeannie
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 12/14/2021 2:04:00 PM
Thanks Jeannie , it's so good to see you back on here again, your encouragement and inspiration has been sorely missed. Glad you liked this one, keep well and stay blessed, Gordon

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