Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Find More Information On Solihull Shopping

By Ismail Daya

Solihull is a large town in West Midlands of England 9 miles away from Birmingham city extended in a area of 182 kilometers. This name was given by the local passengers or passers by s the city is very soily with dirt and mud. Silhillians are referred as those who are born in this city. Solihull is considered to be to the most popular city in England with an estimated population of more than 94,753 according to 2001 census.

The city has a history which was in existence even during medieval times. It was originally founded as Market Town. Market Town was referred as a place which has the legal permission to hold a market. The city has an oldest shopping center traced back to 60's.

In Solihull you can find one of the biggest shopping malls in the country. This shopping mall is called "Touchwood" which was inaugurated in the year 2002 by Queen Elizabeth II in her recent visits to the town. The shopping mall covers an area of 6, 50,000 sq ft making it one of the largest shopping mall in the country. Touchwood attracts numerous visitors of the country last year they was a rough estimation on 17 million visitors. The mall has natural lit arcades, leafy courtyards and open spaces designed to show the glory and heritage of Sohillul. Touchwood comprises the only John Lewis department store in the West Midlands as well as 80 other stores, over 20 restaurants and a Cineworld nine-screen multiplex cinema. Touchwood is located at the center of the town available from junction 4 and 5 of the M42 motorway, and the centre includes 6,000 car parking spaces".

Touchwood is established in the midst of the city from where one can easily access to Library Square, Solihull Central Library and Arts Complex. You can easily access to number of stores like Apple Retail Store; Next the world's largest electronic goods manufacturer; John Lewis the number one apparel designer; River Island; French Connection; USC. Some other malls for food and beverages include Starbucks; Pizza Hut; Costa Coffee. This mall also has some branded sports wear companies like JD Sports and Republic and Sports World.

The government is planning to establish some other shopping malls across the city. One is Mell Square which is been constructed in the middle of the town under the name of W.Maurice Mell. Mr Mell was the town planner who is remembered for his services. The gentleman was responsible for the demolition of certain century's years old properties. These properties were owned by Mill Lane and Drury Lane. Mell Square is estimated to be the biggest shopping mall after touchwood. Estimated to attract more number of visitors than touchwood.

For the past couple of years the city is experiencing increase in trade and other activities. There are over 20 companies planning to establish their operations from this city. Hence the city is named as the fastest growing or upcoming cities of the country. The government also plans to encourage trade by establishing number of other shopping malls, cine theaters, and restaurants, also plans to create a market for both the local and international traders. The progress is to expand the business opportunities in the state to attract more companies to establish their operations here.

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