I was amazed to discover that the Harry Ramsden's in the Metro Centre is being knocked down. I never really went there more than once a year, but I kinda feel it /should/ be there.
The departure of Harry Ramsden's is like losing part of the establishment. Sure, we rarely went there, but we need it to /be/ there. The end of this fine Fish & Chip restaurant represents the end of a bygone era, where waitresses wear black dresses with little white pinnies - and where fish and chips are cooked fresh for each order.
This made me think - what other places, other than the local library, do we need to be there, but not actually visit or use in any way?
I think they're just renovating and will be open again before Christmas. This information needs a full check though, and will not stand in a court of law, its just that I THINK this is the case....it may well not be....but just to be on the safe side check it out, OK?
Posted by: Tim the Enchanter | October 30, 2005 at 09:51 PM
I couldn't find anything, although I notice their web site is offline too.
The building is being totally demolished.
Posted by: AndyC | October 30, 2005 at 10:36 PM
The demolition team will soon be 'chipping' away at it - and that's o-fish-al!
Posted by: Jason | October 31, 2005 at 08:06 AM
Are they battering down the building?...
Posted by: Tim the Enchanter | October 31, 2005 at 12:00 PM
Yes, soon it'll just be batter bits.
Posted by: AndyC | October 31, 2005 at 01:01 PM