The Oasis Centre

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The Oasis Alternative Fashion Store
The Oasis Centre
Location Birmingham, England
Coordinates 52°28′53.36″N1°53′38.85″W / 52.4814889°N 1.8941250°W / 52.4814889; -1.8941250 Coordinates: 52°28′53.36″N1°53′38.85″W / 52.4814889°N 1.8941250°W / 52.4814889; -1.8941250
Opening date1971
No. of stores and services20+
No. of floors5
Parkinglocal parking available
Website Official website

'The Oasis Alternative Fashion Store' (also known as The Oasis or The Oasis Market) is a shopping centre in the centre of Birmingham, England, known for selling a variety of alternative fashion and gothic fashion.

There are several entrances into The Oasis - two in Priory Square and another on Corporation Street. It is divided into five inter-linked levels, connected by a number of stairways and corridors, the walls of which are covered in various posters and flyers.

History

The Oasis was first established in 1971 and has continued running to the present day. Despite the rumours that the complex is to soon close down, The Oasis is remaining at Priory Square for the foreseeable future.

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