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Milton Keynes

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Weather14°C, Wind SW at 13 km/h, 83% Humidity
Population229,941 (2011 Urban Area)
University The Open University
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Postcod districtMK1–15, MK17, MK19
Local timeWednesday 15:47
Area89 km2
Ceremoni counti Buckinghamshire
Diall code01908
Found23 January 1967
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About Milton Keynes


Milton Keynes is a city and the largest settlement in Buckinghamshire, England, about 50 miles north-west of London. At the 2021 Census, the population of its urban area was 264,349.

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Coronavirus: The first thing I bought when the shops open again

Aug 21,2023 11:51 pm

As for the First Time since the lockdown, the Shopper began to came in early to the centre: mk in Milton Keynes . Some were picking from were you were to buy months to, such as baby clothes and home textiles. Others were here for the sales. This customer told us, what he buys and why.

Lots of handbags

"We have a lot of handbags for My Wife to buy it because she loves it bags TK Maxx," says Paul Sabato, 56.

"We were today because it was The First day. After three months of closed - we knew it would be a good sales and there are. "

And Mr Sabato and his wife, Jennifer Sabato, 44, have plans to return.

"We also bought glasses, some shoes, and sun. We Spent £570 But that would be worth More Than £1,000 is normal. We put these bags At Home then come back and see what sales there are at Zara. "

clothes for the new job

"We came here to buy My Daughter some new clothes for work, because she starts a new job on Wednesday in the H& M bearings," says Arlene Dela Pena, 53, shopping, with, Jessica, 20.

"I'm not worried about The Virus , because I work in a hospital and as long as I have my mask and sanitize my hands and keep them away, then I think that it is safe for you. "

A bargain dress

"We are here to buy clothes. There are some great bargains," says Sophie Quantick, 27.

"I have this dress for £20. We were here at 9. 30. By The Time we have, to Zara, there was a snake. It is like a Theme Park , you need to have a strategy. "

"We wanted to be make-up and normal and have a normal shopping experience, though we can already buy online during the lockout," says Bryony Martin, 29. "We have a mountain and thinking - what's The Best shop? The First to be there. "

pillows for the new home

"We buy wanted to get home, stuff like this pillow," says Ahmed Khan , 33, accompanied by wife Zainab, 28, and baby Mirha.

"We moved into our new home in January, and then we went to Pakistan for My Brother 's wedding and when we came back in April, all the shops were closed.

"We came today because there are opened The First day of the business. We expect the sales and there were. We could have bought online, But it is not the same experience. "

summer dresses for The Children

"We came to buy summer clothes for the kids. We went to Primark first, But the snake was never to end, so we went to H& M," says Erika Stara, 41, standing next to their children Rebecca and Marco.

"I wanted to come today and Get Out and see people, and have some retail therapy. "

"The snake and The Social distance mean, it feels different here," adds Rebecca, 12.

sleepwear and baby clothes

"I bought sleepwear and baby clothes, because Primark was opened. I'm pregnant and I've been waiting to see some baby stuff," says Shantel Brown, 35.

"Everybody keeps distance. You have disinfectant at The Entrance . As long as we have our masks, we are fine. "

"I have dresses bought tops, shorts and summer. I came because mom forced me," adds Her Daughter , T-piece, 16.

replacement watch bracelet

"I came to Pick Up a new bracelet," says Greg Dulson, 68.

"The strap on my favorite watch broke and I took it in The Watchmaker is The Day before the lockdown. You said, come back in the morning, But it was closed.

"So I have to sulk. But now my favorite watch is back. I've had it for 10 Years . "

jumpsuit and skipping rope

"I have a jumpsuit because Primark was open and The Weather is getting better and better," said Katie Kirby, 18.

"I only saw some of the essentials such as pants and socks, But I as I that the jumpsuit I had to deal with me because the shops have been open for so long. "

"We keep a distance in The Store . We thought it would be a different shopping experience, But once we were there, it was exactly the same. "

Zac Hopkins, 21, adds: "I bought rope, a spring, so I can do some exercises At Home . You can't go to The Gym and they are sold out in many stores. "

Three tracksuits

"I came to buy Hugo Boss because I wanted some training suits for my Two Brothers , and the shops have already closed for three months," says Tom Hunjan, 34.

"I bought one for me as well. They are similar to what I'm wearing, But in white. The Shop didn't have them, But so that you can order for me, and I will come back in a few days. Why I like Hugo Boss so much? It's probably just marketing.

"I also have some new boxer shorts had to, because yesterday, I noticed an inconveniently placed hole. "

All photos by Phil Coomes, with reporting by Vivienne Nunis.



Source of news: bbc.com

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