The Death of the British High Street — What Went Wrong?

Remember when a trip to the British high street was a day out in itself? The shops were busy, the streets were full of life, and familiar names like Woolworths, Blockbuster and countless independent family businesses were part of everyday British life. Today, many town centres look very different. Empty shopfronts, boarded-up windows and “To Let” signs have become familiar sights in places that once bustled with shoppers. Subscribe for more content like this.