Wikipedia talk:Articles for deletion/House of Fraser Victoria

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[edit] House of Fraser Victoria

I have created separate entries for the department stores Andy Saunders has nominated as both have architectural features, a wealth of history and an important place in the consciousness of local people which are unique to their respective locations. I would apply the same reasoning for their retention in Wikipedia to many other businesses which have grown from small independent shops to become a focal point of town and city centres and local communities. In the case of 'House of Fraser Victoria', whilst it might appear to be just another outlet of a retail giant, its history is in fact unique. For example, it was a main supplier of goods and services to the British forces in India during the 19th Century and similarly to South Africa during the Boer War. The store was established as 'The Army & Navy Co-operative Society Limited' and changed its name again before being re-named 'House of Fraser Victoria'. I believe it is sensible to write my entire entry for the store under its present trading name and not former names as its history is continuing. I am in the process of expanding the aforementioned stub. Please do not delete. Andrew Fife 21:00, 29 January 2006