30 Mar 07 New Starbucks
As I mentioned in my last post, Starbucks has now opened a shop in Whitechapel Road. It really is quite a big deal, as indicated by the BBC.co.uk front page story today.
Protestors claim that the new Starbucks store on Whitechapel High Street will damage the East End’s unique character
They put these posters up on the storefront
meanwhile…
Tower Hamlets Councillor Ohid Ahmed, the Lead Member for Regeneration in the borough, said that the council wants to encourage regeneration by promoting outside investment from companies like Starbucks.
“This place is the heart of London and obviously we encourage more investment. We’re glad to see more investment coming into this area,” he said.
by Tiffany on General, Defining London |
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