Winton: Want A Haircut?
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Winton: Want A Haircut?
Image: © Chris Downer Taken: 22 Jun 2008
Several branches of this barber’s-shop chain exist in Bournemouth. They were previously called Wanna Haircut but grammarians were concerned that this kind of colloquialism contributed to a perceived downfall in literacy standards, and campaigned – successfully, evidently – that it be changed. Although the sign prominently states "We are open", it is Sunday and they are not.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.743568
Longitude
-1.882597