John Harris writes on magazines' decline as UK shops close

A Guardian column by John Harris reflects on how magazines once opened his horizons as a young man, and laments the loss of shops selling them, citing the closure of former WH Smith stores across the UK. Only one item was collected, so the wider reaction is unclear.

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1. 25 Oct, 12:00 UTCFirst appeared on The Guardian

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• As a young man, magazines were my window to the world. That wonder will be lost when all the shops have gone | John HarrisThe Guardian