DJ's book 'unflattering' about Accy.

[steeljack]

the unfortunate thing is that the book isn't available to the folks of Accrington since there isn't a decent bookshop in the town

[Margaret Pilkington]

Originally Posted by steeljack

the unfortunate thing is that the book isn't available to the folks of Accrington since there isn't a decent bookshop in the town

We could always get it off Amazon.

[walkinman221]

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

No I know you weren't, and to be honest, I think we are doing this author a disservice by relying on what the LT tell us he is saying...they really aren't interested in what the book says,(or Accrington's reputation for that matter) they may have taken what he said out of context just to make it a bit contentious...and of course to sell newspapers.........the publicity won't do the book any harm either.

The town is like many northern industrial towns, it has had a shiny past, but in general these towns have all suffered from the loss of industry(because it was that that made the town rich...in every way)and a lack of investment.

Surely you cant think the LT or the press in general would take things out of context I think we are both saying the same thing but just in different ways , what gets my goat though is people in the public eye taking a pop at towns like accy when to be honest we all know of its bad and good points we live here, but books such as this can be read by a wider audience who by reading them have a preformed picture of our town/ area,through the eyes of a person writing these things just to sell books and not by forming their own opinions.

[steeljack]

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

We could always get it off Amazon.

Know that was just pointing out that a Borough the size of Hyndburn/Greater Accrington to be without a decent bookshop is a bit sad and a poor reflection on the town

[Margaret Pilkington]

Yes, you are right.

[walkinman221]

Originally Posted by steeljack

Know that was just pointing out that a Borough the size of Hyndburn/Greater Accrington to be without a decent bookshop is a bit sad and a poor reflection on the town

Mr marconi would perhaps state that we dont need one one because most of the pallid inhabitants are illiterate

[Margaret Pilkington]

Originally Posted by steeljack

Know that was just pointing out that a Borough the size of Hyndburn/Greater Accrington to be without a decent bookshop is a bit sad and a poor reflection on the town

Yes you are right, but maybe in some way that just underlines the sad decline of the town.....people are no longer wanting to spend money on books......maybe they can't afford them, maybe they don't read, maybe they aren't printed in the right language......maybe they would rather do other things.
Doesn't bode well for this guy making much money does it?...which might be why the LT wants to stir up some emotion.

[Benipete]

Originally Posted by garinda

Uncle Joe's mintballs, pies, a bit of mock Tudor tat near the station.

Wigan's a very cultured place.

With Ince at it's epicentre.

Oh yes I remember It well,The Wigan Kebab,Four pies on a skewer.

[walkinman221]

In wigan what time is it if there are two pies ont town clock?
Summat to eeet

[garinda]

Originally Posted by walkinman221

Surely you cant think the LT or the press in general would take things out of context I think we are both saying the same thing but just in different ways , what gets my goat though is people in the public eye taking a pop at towns like accy when to be honest we all know of its bad and good points we live here, but books such as this can be read by a wider audience who by reading them have a preformed picture of our town/ area,through the eyes of a person writing these things just to sell books and not by forming their own opinions.

It is interesting, when others see things we sometimes take for granted.

My Italian friend thought Accy was like Wimbledon village.

Whilst Scottish friends thought the town was as quaint as Brighton's Lanes.

http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/f...age-23398.html

We really need to know the context, regarding Stuart Maconie's observations.

It might be a glowing description, in relation to other places, for all we know.

Royal Tonbridge Wells might well have had a right slaggin'.

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by steeljack

Know that was just pointing out that a Borough the size of Hyndburn/Greater Accrington to be without a decent bookshop is a bit sad and a poor reflection on the town

Why I can get a book from amazon in a couple of days without moving outside, and usually post free

[garinda]

Originally Posted by Benipete

Oh yes I remember It well,The Wigan Kebab,Four pies on a skewer.

Four pies piled on a' top the other.

A Wigan wedding cake.

[garinda]

Originally Posted by steeljack

Know that was just pointing out that a Borough the size of Hyndburn/Greater Accrington to be without a decent bookshop is a bit sad and a poor reflection on the town

You can buy, and order books in W.H. Smiths.

There is a bookshop in Ossy.

But since it's run by someone who stood as a National Front candidate, in General Elections in Hyndburn and Blackburn, I don't spend much in there personally.

Oh, and there's one in Arrod. Thankfully not run by a right-wing extremist.

[garinda]

Originally Posted by steeljack

Know that was just pointing out that a Borough the size of Hyndburn/Greater Accrington to be without a decent bookshop is a bit sad and a poor reflection on the town

Book sales, like much of the printed media, are in decline nationwide.

I don't think that reflects particularly bady on the town, as opposed to any others.

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by garinda

You can buy, and order books in W.H. Smiths.

There is a bookshop in Ossy.

But since it's run by someone who stood as a National Front candidate, in General Elections in Hyndburn and Blackburn, I don't spend much in there personally.

Oh, and there's one in Arrod. Thankfully not run by a former Nazi.

As the lord said seek and you shall find