Oswestry tourism centre reaches landmark
Saturday 7th May 2011, 11:29AM BST.
Staff at a Shropshire tourist information centre have welcomed their 1,750,000 visitor through the doors.
The Mile End centre, in Oswestry, reached the landmark number on Bank Holiday Monday.
Manager Honour Whitmore has worked there since it opened in 1987.
She said: “We were delighted to welcome our 1,750,000th visitor to the centre last weekend.
“We have been proud to serve and help every one of the visitors that have come through our doors and look forward to welcoming many more.”
The centre opened 24 years ago and gives visitors and residents in Oswestry information about events and attractions in the area and across the UK.
Councillor Mike Owen said: “It’s great news that staff at the centre have served so many customers since the centre opened.”
Shropshire Councillor Joyce Barrow said: “This is a fantastic milestone for everyone concerned.”
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