40+ year old barbershop wrecked by riots

Dord · 12-08-2011 02:19PM #1

I just spotted this on Gizmodo, an 89 year old barber running a proper barbershop had the place wrecked in the riots. It's sad to see small businesses like this brought to their knees. There seems to be a project going know to fix his shop and get him open again which is amazing.

Just thought I'd share this story.

http://gizmodo.com/5830189/london-looting-victim-inspires-the-internet

Amalgam · 12-08-2011 08:06PM

Serious amount of handwringing apologists. Darcus Howe says it's ok.. valid and all that lark.

Online talking to a person that works in the 'back end' at Carphone Warehouse, UK. Delighted that they're putting some work into making sure just about every phone looted will be a paperweight.

Cabaal · 16-08-2011 03:46PM

Amalgam wrote: »

Online talking to a person that works in the 'back end' at Carphone Warehouse, UK. Delighted that they're putting some work into making sure just about every phone looted will be a paperweight.

Yeah it seems there is a big push for them to do that alright based on what I've seen.

gubbie · 16-08-2011 05:19PM

While looking for beard information I came across this. Thought ye might like to see the following link:

http://keepaaroncutting.blogspot.com/

They've raised £35,000 which they plan on distributing to the neighbourhood once his shop is fixed

40+ year old barbershop wrecked by riots

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