poukai
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Agreed it is a pity to see that aside from lunchtime, the place is pretty much empty… There are quite a few nice shops in there, that probably deserve a bit more passing trade. Admittedly it could probably have done with at least one more crowd-attracting brand like an M&S or something…
Ely CHQ makes pretty good use of the downstairs, the arches are very nice and make lovely intimate settings. However the rest of the downstairs is still empty and unused which is a shame, could be nice for an exhibition space at least.
I must say, getting back to the pedestrianisation, that I do think it would be a great idea… Or even a semi-pedestrianisation (buses and trams only?). It’s a great place with fascinating architecture, and currently, you can’t get more than a fleeting glimpse before having to dodge an oncoming vehicle, or a flood of other people trying to avoid one. Would be lovely to just be able to wander aoround and take it in.
Love the old picture of it too, wonder what that round tower was…
