What's the best photo you took for the High Street Project, and what's the story behind it?

They say a picture paints a thousand words.

Many of you have already started to tell us the stories behind the buildings in the photos you have taken. 

So we'd like to invite all those participating in the High Street Project to post their favourite photo, plus a maximum 200 word description of why they chose it and what they want to tell everyone about it.

You can go on to say and post more about a building, but we want to use your photo and 'caption story' for a national poll so you and your friends can choose the best ones.

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