I write sitting in a flat on the Wirral. For those who do not know, the Wirral is a peninsula sticking out into the sea between Liverpool and Wales. The relevance is that this smallish jut of land contains no less than two of the most sensationally located Morrisons imaginable. New Brighton, located at the peninsula's north-east corner, is a rapidly developing waterfront centre of beach and restaurants. From the heights above the town there is a glorious panorama of coast and sea (marred only by a gazillion windmills). Most impressively sitting right on the sea coast is a large white taj mahal without the taj-like building. Only upon a closer approach can it be seen that it is a Morrisons! But, on the north-west corner, in the delightful town of West Kirby, by the sea sits an even more impressive Morrisons. Almost from the front door is a walkway directly into the sea surrounding an inland lake. Facing west, out into the sea, the sunsets from the carpark are magnificent.Both Morrisons are bright, modern, and uncluttered, but contain a vital flaw.Almost nothing of an ethnic nature can be obtained. Where is the Halal, the Polish, the Kosher, the anything other than bland white old British? Do take pleasure in the sometimes confused clutter of 'our' Acton Morrisons. At least they take a stab at diversity. Most of all, cherish the enormous range of foods, goods and services from every corner of our planet available as every day and normal to the people of Acton. Would I trade it for a magnificent sea coast? Well, every so often. And, yes I know, there is not much kosher in the Acton Morrisons, but some.
Sheldon Greenberg ● 4835d