Bluewater have unveiled ‘Hevscalator’ to celebrate the anniversary of one of its most recognisable and much-loved employees.
Heather – “but prefers Hev” – has become a local Legend and tiktok star after going viral online and is now being celebrated with the unveiling of a cast-iron blue plaque, officially naming her favourite escalator, the ‘Hevscalator’.
Hev has worked at Primark Bluewater since September 2019, and after capturing the hearts of thousands online with her down-to-earth and relatable content – often featuring her favourite escalator in the centre – a cast-iron blue plaque has been installed on the side of the escalator, to celebrate her six years there.
Iron is the traditional gift to mark six years, and this 30cm plaque includes the inscription “In honour of Bluewater’s own TikTok legend, Heather ‘but prefers Hev’, who joined Primark here in September 2019, we have officially renamed this, her favourite escalator, ‘The Hevscalator’.”
The Centre Director at Bluewater, James Waugh, has made comment on the anniversary, saying: “Hev has become nothing short of a local legend here at Bluewater. Her energy, humour and passion for life have built her a loyal online following, and it’s clear she has a very special place in the hearts of both our guests and her colleagues. We’re thrilled to celebrate her six years of working at Bluewater with this fitting tribute, which we’re sure will become a selfie spot for her local followers.”
Hev’s popularity has grown far beyond Kent, with her TikTok videos frequently reaching millions of views from across the UK and beyond. Hev has also reached national airwaves too, with multiple features on The Scott Mills Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2.
