“ I think it's definitely worth exploring removing the spires. As a fairly recent arrival I find them bizarre as a shopping centre entrance and would be interested in other ideas that would improve the retail experience and enhance the setting and high street.
The key is sensitivity ... Which should increase footfall, if this report from English Heritage is to be believed:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/retailandconsumer/10165196/History-lifts-high-streets-says-English-Heritage.html ”