howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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The Barber shop in Priory Street seems to have closed permanently now, hardly surprising as the young bloke in there opened when he fancied whilst the East European ones work 7 days a week.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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Had a look around in Store 21 earlier and it looks like their normal summer sale rather than a closing down one which must mean that stock will simply transfer to a more successful branch when the lease runs out.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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This shop has been empty for ages the only unit not filled in Pencester Road.
Andy B
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howard mcsweeney1 wrote:Had a look around in Store 21 earlier and it looks like their normal summer sale rather than a closing down one which must mean that stock will simply transfer to a more successful branch when the lease runs out.
Doesnt seem all that cheap for a store thats suposedly closing down.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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Noticed earlier that the unit in the High Street between Bailey's Opticians and the pet shop is empty but I can't remember who had the shop before.
Reginald Barrington
- Location: Dover
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That was the cheap bric a brac shop with the lady who featured on some tv program, she used to buy lost suitcases at auction, I'm surprised they remained open as long as they did rarely saw anyone go in.
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Arte et Marte
Guest 713- Registered: 19 Mar 2011
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RE : Post 625
It was a haderdashery shop you could get repairs done there Shame it closed
Jan Higgins
- Location: Dover
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Roger I seem to remember reading somewhere that the haberdashery shop moved elsewhere but can't think where they went.
I know Mascarada (the fancy dress shop) up London Road used to do alterations and repairs but not sure if they still do.
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Guest 713- Registered: 19 Mar 2011
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The haberdashery shop opened up in london road but I don't think it was the same person,it has since closed.
I noticed that the old chinnesse take away shop in London Road had some work men in there & the water board were working outside,anybody know what it is going to be .
TheThinWhiteDuke- Registered: 7 Jul 2016
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Noticed both the British Heart Foundation (shut) and RSPCA (moved to Castle Street) gone from Cannon Street last week. I think the link given in post #617 by @Brian Dixon and Ross Millers' subsequent reply maybe suggest why.
Real shame about BHF. A great place for both buying and getting rid of books.
Reginald Barrington- Location: Dover
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Age concern for books TTWD all 50 pence and a large turnover.
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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Jan Higgins- Location: Dover
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To say Biggin Street is no longer a "prime shopping area" is just madness, talk about doing the town down. The tatty part with it's high rents and council tax is no longer popular but it is still in the shopping area that will lead to St James whenever that will eventually get built.
Whoever the idiot was in planning who decided on that phrase should be sacked as they do not know Dover, no wonder the town is in the state it is.
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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I think the planners in the article are the property consultants for the applicant not DDC, not a well written piece.
Guest 1266- Registered: 8 May 2014
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The switch from Dover to Deal becoming the districts prime shopping area is quite staggering. I expect it will become even worse when DTIZ arrives.
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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The two towns are very different, Deal deservedly winning High Street of the year award but I doubt that the small independent shops would do well in Dover.
Guest 1266- Registered: 8 May 2014
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It's a pity as I am sure the affluent cruise ship market would be more likely to visit the town if it had independent shops. I am still baffled as to which potential footfall DTIZ is targeted to.
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Jan Higgins- Location: Dover
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At the moment it seems to be those who like fast food, M&S Food, the occasional trip to the cinema and Next.
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Guest 1266- Registered: 8 May 2014
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This is what baffles me Jan. Cruise ship visitors would be a huge benefit to the town but surely they already have fine dining and entertainment on the ship.
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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Went past the old hairdresser's shop in Worthington St earlier(Alan's I think it was called) and there is a handwritten notice saying that it would shortly be a tailoring alterations outlet.
