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WordPress weekly photo challenge, Dialogue

The building is in the middle of Oxford, in the centre of the tourist trade.

It hosts a trendy coffee shop named Pret a Manger

It’s always crammed full of students, shoppers, tourists, children… everyone touches the walls, walks the floors, chats, laughs, drinks their tea.

The building was built in 1387.

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Museum, or coffee shop? Precious heritage to be preserved or throw your serviette on the floor, spill your coffee walking up the wonky stairs?

Hmm…what do you think? Has Oxford town council made the right decision?

Opening up a dialogue with the WordPress bunch. πŸ˜€

Comments: 18

  • August 29, 2014
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    It appears they preserved the building and I love having my tea in a place that’s a beautiful space, old or new.

    janet

  • August 29, 2014
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    The building was not built to be a museum. I think it’s a brilliant idea! If walls could talk I think they would agree.

  • August 29, 2014
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    I’d love to be there.

  • August 29, 2014
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    An interesting take on the prompt. Coffee shop looks like a correct one.

  • August 29, 2014
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    I say they did. Use it and enjoy it. It brings the beauty of an old structure to a common use, guaranteeing it will be maintained and remain standing (hopefully).

  • August 29, 2014
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    Personally as long as people enjoy it for whatever it’s used for that’s the way to go. It looks like a really historic building and thoroughly enjoyed by the patrons.

  • August 29, 2014
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    I am sure that the people who worked so hard to build it would love to see it being used and enjoyed by people now. That’s a true testament to their workmanship!

  • daryledelstein

    August 30, 2014
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    we have lots of Pret-A-Manger take away/eat ins here in nyc … not sure i would want an historic building turned into a food shop …

  • August 31, 2014
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  • September 1, 2014
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    yes to both! πŸ™‚ what a lovely old place. thanks for sharing.

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