DJ's book 'unflattering' about Accy. - Page 4

garinda · 16-06-2011, 19:00

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Originally Posted by jaysay

As the lord said seek and you shall find

...and as the Furher said, 'Pass me those guide books Eva. This afternoom we're invading Poland.'

walkinman221 · 16-06-2011, 19:04

And as jones said "They dont like it up em"

garinda · 16-06-2011, 19:06

In a way Accy is luckier than Blackburn.

Get slightly away from the main drag and we do have a selection of independent retailers. Warner Street's full of them.

Can't think of many in Blackburn.

cashman · 16-06-2011, 19:52

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Originally Posted by garinda

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

That i don't recommend, went in a couple of years ago,asked about a book i was buying as n xmas pressy in (November early) twas looked up fer me online n they said i would have it in 2 weeks max, which was fine so i ordered, mid December still not arrived, i called in n they told me twas outa stock.

i could not get before xmas after trying outa town, so have never been in yon fer a book since.

Margaret Pilkington · 16-06-2011, 20:04

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Originally Posted by garinda

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'.

Gary, I went to Cheltenham and was really disappointed...yes there was a portion of the town that was 'posh'....but the main part of the town was no better than Accy.
Just my perception of it(Oh, yes...Ma wasn't impressed either)

cashman · 16-06-2011, 20:08

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

Gary, I went to Cheltenham and was really disappointed...yes there was a portion of the town that was 'posh'....but the main part of the town was no better than Accy.
Just my perception of it(Oh, yes...Ma wasn't impressed either)

me late wife was expelled from school in Cheltenham, cos they were picking on her younger sis, (cos of being northerners) so as well as being a bit of a dump, its full of tarts as well.

Margaret Pilkington · 16-06-2011, 20:12

Yes, Cashy....I was expecting something a little more up-market.......it was a huge disappointment...but now I have seen it, and passed judgement...I hope not to go there again. It was not to my taste.

garinda · 16-06-2011, 20:18

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

Gary, I went to Cheltenham and was really disappointed...yes there was a portion of the town that was 'posh'....but the main part of the town was no better than Accy.
Just my perception of it(Oh, yes...Ma wasn't impressed either)

Tis true.

There are also many down at heel areas in the capital. Some just yards from the most expensive real estate in the world.

Nevertheless, as most of us seem to agree, it doesn't make this author's description any less true.

wadey · 16-06-2011, 20:21

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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

"Badger Books" 22 Keirby Walk Burnley is shutting down !

Margaret Pilkington · 16-06-2011, 20:26

You see we don't know if Stuart Maconie mentioned Accrington's illustrious past......and the fact that the town had once been glorious....I think maybe he might have done because wasn't he looking at the Pals Regiment.......we are only told of his derogatory(but seemingly fair and true) remarks.
This is what I mean when I say we should not rely on what the LT tells us.....in relation to context.......and anyway, didn't someone once remark that there was no such thing as bad publicity?

cashman · 16-06-2011, 20:34

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Originally Posted by wadey

"Badger Books" 22 Keirby Walk Burnley is shutting down !

Hardly a shock wadey, as most dingles are illiterate.

garinda · 16-06-2011, 20:41

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

You see we don't know if Stuart Maconie mentioned Accrington's illustrious past......and the fact that the town had once been glorious....I think maybe he might have done because wasn't he looking at the Pals Regiment.......we are only told of his derogatory(but seemingly fair and true) remarks.
This is what I mean when I say we should not rely on what the LT tells us.....in relation to context.......and anyway, didn't someone once remark that there was no such thing as bad publicity?

You're right.

As far as I can make out he visited Accy because of the Pals.

Which can only be a good thing, and help further their fame even more.

Margaret Pilkington · 16-06-2011, 20:46

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Originally Posted by garinda

You're right.

As far as I can make out he visited Accy because of the Pals.

Which can only be a good thing, and help further their fame even more.

I'll drink to that!

DaveinGermany · 17-06-2011, 08:00

It even made it to the "Big Telegraph".

Writer upsets Accrington with description of 'unlovely' town - Telegraph

Margaret Pilkington · 17-06-2011, 08:37

Well, Stuart Maconie didn't upset me with his criticism........I am pretty sure there are lots more like me who couldn't really care what Stuart thinks.........he is entitled to his opinion(which, to be honest, is a fair representation).
I think there is little chance in the near fututre for Accrington to become any better....given the global financial situation.......that's reality, we have to live with it, but we can try to improve our image little by little.