Article - Saint Nicholas' In Danger of Closing

This is probably the biggest article I have had to complete as it continued from the front page into a debates page. In addition to the main article,  I also had to write two pieces from 'columnists' and some quotes from 'random people' off of the street, asked about their opinions on the issue.

"Popular market St. Nick’s has been revealed this week to be in danger of closing.These ‘permanent’ market buildings are located on Corn Street, near the Broadmead shopping district. Saint Nicholas Market is home to many colourful and beloved independent retailers,bringing together a variety of goods, including art, wholesome food and alternative clothing. This iconic location is a grade one listed building, and so may not be demolished or renovated without consensual contracts."

This is the section included on the front page and then a jump line tells the reader to go to page 9. It then continues

"... Apparently this is not enough to protect it from Bristol City Council, who, wish to turn the entire building into offices. One unnamed council member claims it will bring in more revenue, is this a good enough reason? We ask this week’s columnists; Annalise Bogart and Imogen Tentet."

This then goes onto the opinion pieces from the 'expert' columnists. The main idea of each piece is summed up into a quote, which acts as a title for each section.

"Upon entering this market, I am hugely disappointed. The stalls have nothing I want to buy, the integrated smell of the different food stalls fail to entice me. The  hype is worth nothing. The City council will do well to convert this building into an office block, besides, Britain is in a recession, yet many seem to have forgotten that and have opted to carry on as normal. The renovation will barley damage the building, many features will be kept in their original condition. Much of the building is already hiring out offices, and what harm do they do? Nono, in actuality, the average office space generates over £200 per calendar month. Despite the concerts in the sixties, many customers and even  some of the stall owners don’t remember them. They are too young! In this day and age, we should not be nostalgic, we should be proactive and secure our new generations’ futures. Imogen Tentet."

Then the next piece immediately follows;

"Wondering around this treasure trove on a saturday afternoon is close to my idea of bliss. These independent stalls  are the only decent accumulation of traders I can find within this area. When I look around, gone are the ideas of meagre markets in small towns, selling cheap merchandise at unnecessarily high prices. Not only can I assimilate this bustling community with joy, but I can also notice the architectural achievement John Wood The Elder completed in 1743. This historical building have unique and innovative features, including the nails on the boulevard, essential trading posts from the Edwardian era and the antique clock, featuring several different hands for different times in many locations. Then I fast forward, thinking of my memories from the 1960s, when legendary bands played at the exchange, including the epic Rolling Stones. This brilliant little market should not be subjected to the whims of City Bristol Council. So what if hiring out this beautiful building as offices will bring in more revenue, what about the revenue created from the stalls and their trade, especially during the tourist season? If St. Nick’s closes, the city will have an uprising. Annalise Bogart."

Afterwards, there come three quotes from various members of the public with the caption - What Do You Think?

I have already taken the photograph for this story. I took it at the entrance of St Nicholas' Market in Bristol on Corn Street in the evening so that it would look more artistic. I took it from a low angle so that it would look more impressive as I was to readers to be more bias towards St. Nick's not closing.

A google map view of the area.

My finished photo