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Find The Best Shopping Mall In Solihull

By Ismail Daya

Solihull is a large town in England around 9 miles away from Birmingham t West Midlands. The area has a geographic coverage of 182 kilometers and is estimated to have a population of 94, 753 according to the census calculation done in the year 2001. The name Solihull means dust or soil which was given by the local passengers or travelers who visited or came across the city. The city is on a soily hill with lots of dust covered. Silhillians is the name given to the people who are born in Solihull.

Solihull was established in medieval periods with a name called Market Town which means a legal right to establish markets or trade centers. Market Town is still existing carrying on its services till date. This is usually referred as Market Place which was established in 60's. Hence it proves that the city has an immense experience in carrying trade and business activities traced back to centuries.

They are some of the biggest shopping malls in the city, some are established and some are under construction. "Touchwood" is one of the biggest shopping malls in the country 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.

There are number of other plans to improve and enhance the trade activities of the state. And for this the government has plans to establish some more shopping malls. One such is Mell Square which is been under construction 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. This mall is estimated to attract more number of visitors adding glory to the city and its trade activities.

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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