Yesterday, there was a fire next to Anglia Square which has closed the cheapo 99p store. When I drove around the corner on my way home from work, the street was blocked (town side) with at least 3 fire engines and the stench of smoke was vile. Luckily, (?) the whole building didn’t burn down, however, if it shifts new business into the area, that surely can’t be a bad thing.
I don’t think that anyone was hurt thankfully, but the coverage on the local news was pretty poor! Magdalen Street is surely one of the most important streets in historic Norwich and it’s a shame that concern seems minimal. I think that it is about time that the council, with the help and support of the residents actually try to make the place better and match the large investment towards the city end of the street.
Surely then, the risks of alleged arson may be minimised and the street a much safer place to be.
Let’s start a campaign – ban the buses, pedestrianise the most of the road and get a cafe culture down here. Oh well, it’s a thought – but just think what happened after the library burnt to the ground (bearing in mind it was opposite the fire station), we now have a beautiful, busy and functional place for everyone to enjoy at The Forum.
Just a thought anyway! In the meantime, look at what it all used to look like here.
Filed under: Normal For Norwich, fire
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