Comments by "Alex" (@Alex-cw3rz) on "The Last of the Great Furniture Makers" video.

I would add one of the largest contributors to the d eath of the high street. Is the drop in disposable income. Britians on average have £10,000 less disposable income today than they did in 2010. If you go to a wealthy area their high street is busy, go to a poor area and it's empty. The wealthy area spends a lot more money on online purchases, yet it's high street is full. Where you were in London may have wealthy residents although most don't actually live in those properties for 99% of the year, but the area is mainly a tourist trap, if tourists have less to spend, you have less shops. This also goes into this great series as made in britain products are sometimes similar prices or a bit more expensive, with less disposable income you'll go for the cheap option.
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