Main image: a quiet Coney Street during lockdown. Top right: Angus McArthur and his partner David Bloodworth in the York Ghost Merchants. Bottom right: at work in the Ghost Merchants workshop
York should go back to the future to save the high street, says a York businessman who s made a success of doing just that. Angus McArthur, who owns York Ghost Merchants on Shambles with partner David Bloodworth, says what the city needs is more independent small businesses making unique, hand-made products. Ideally, each business would have a shop down below - and a small workshop above making goods for sale. It could be jewellery, clothes or candles, Mr McArthur says - or, in the case of York Ghost Merchants, tiny ghost figurines that, over the last couple of years, have become prized collectibles.
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Have you voted yet for your favourite event, pub or attraction in the #LoveYork Awards? HEROES of lockdown are being celebrated in new York awards - which also ask locals to vote for their favourite pubs and restaurants. Voting is open for the #LoveYork Awards which aim to lift spirits and celebrate the city s tourism, hospitality and retail businesses. The 11 categories include: the restaurant I can’t wait to dine at; the attraction I’ll be visiting first after lockdown; favourite York independent shopping experience; and most surprising York hidden gem. Visit York set up the virtual awards, which will take place across its social media channels to showcase the work of businesses over the last year, their resilience, creativity and passion.