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.
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. π
sustainabilitea
It appears they preserved the building and I love having my tea in a place that’s a beautiful space, old or new.
janet
Veronica
Great point Janet. π I think it’s a very special, and it’s lovely to be there.
Wandering Iris
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.
Veronica
That’s a great point Iris. π
Victoria C. Slotto
I’d love to be there.
Veronica
You would! I love to be there as much as I can too. π
Soul n Spirit
An interesting take on the prompt. Coffee shop looks like a correct one.
Veronica
Thank you. π It’s a brilliant coffee shop.
Patty/NS
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).
Veronica
You’re so right Patty. There has been substantial upkeep with the replacement of old beams and solidifying on the stones, but it’s been done sympathetically to the old architecture, and that’s the important thing, isn’t it? π
Ida P. Krause
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.
Veronica
So true Ida. π I think it makes the coffee shop even more successful being in that building.
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mommyinbonlee
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!
Veronica
You know, that’s a wonderful way of looking at it. Creativity and workmanship at its best. π
daryledelstein
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 …
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pix & kardz
yes to both! π what a lovely old place. thanks for sharing.