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Express & Star Editor Keither Harrison: We’re backing Beatties- How you can help save historic shop
The Express & Star needs YOUR help to convince Mike Ashley to save Beatties.
Now is the time for the people of the Black Country and Staffordshire to join forces and battle to stop this iconic store closing.
The newspaper needs your memories and photographs, as many as possible, so they can present the new owner with a dossier showing how significant Beatties is.
Editor Keith Harrison explains: “We want to show Mike Ashley how much this city landmark means to the people of Wolverhampton and why it should be saved from closure.
“We want to present him with a bumper dossier of memories, anecdotes and views that he can’t ignore.
“This is our chance to convince Mr Ashley that Beatties HAS to be one of those saved and why. And we need your help to do that.”
The E&S wants to hear from anyone who has shopped or worked at the shop.
What are your happiest Beatties memories? What makes Beatties special?
Many people will have fond memories of shopping there at different stages of their life. Do you remember visiting the legendary toy department or did you buy your wedding dress from Beatties?
If you still work there now, please tell the E&S why the shop should stay open?
Ask friends, family or neighbours for their memories too.
They are also asking you to vote in the online poll on their website, which asks ‘Do you think Mike Ashley should keep Beatties open?’.
Send your memories by post to Express & Star, 51-53 Queen Street, Wolverhampton WV1 1ES or email newsdesk@expressandstar.co.uk
