Members Rudy Posted October 14, 2020 Members Share Posted October 14, 2020 Maybe I’m seeing it through rose tinted memory glasses but Jesus what has happened. Went in today to take my grandma for her eye test at Specsavers, I couldn’t go in with her so left her to it and I went for a wander. I know there’s a pandemic but it’s like a ghost town. Crompton place, an out of place jewellers, geezer selling sky, new look gone, BHS gone, a pop up Christmas shop Walked out near M&S, walked towards what used to be Burton, some shitty looking clothes shop and not much else, charity shops, empty buildings and beggars all over the gaff Market hall was ok but so many empty places. Then the belly of the beast, bradshawgate. Like downtown Damascus. It’s almost unrecognisable from 10 years ago. From bank st to the Audi garage opposite B&M it could be and should be flattened, it’s an absolute mess down there. Where and why did it go wrong? Recession? wanderers moving out of town? retail parks? CHI-NA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted October 14, 2020 Moderators Share Posted October 14, 2020 Debenhams all but gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweep Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 Is the BHS jungle camp still there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazBob Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 (edited) What has happened to our town centre is what has happened to the vast majority of town centres. Internet shopping, satellite retail parks, nearby large shopping complexes, etc. Edited October 14, 2020 by DazBob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobarp Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 41 minutes ago, Rudy said: Maybe I’m seeing it through rose tinted memory glasses but Jesus what has happened. Went in today to take my grandma for her eye test at Specsavers, I couldn’t go in with her so left her to it and I went for a wander. I know there’s a pandemic but it’s like a ghost town. Crompton place, an out of place jewellers, geezer selling sky, new look gone, BHS gone, a pop up Christmas shop Walked out near M&S, walked towards what used to be Burton, some shitty looking clothes shop and not much else, charity shops, empty buildings and beggars all over the gaff Market hall was ok but so many empty places. Then the belly of the beast, bradshawgate. Like downtown Damascus. It’s almost unrecognisable from 10 years ago. From bank st to the Audi garage opposite B&M it could be and should be flattened, it’s an absolute mess down there. Where and why did it go wrong? Recession? wanderers moving out of town? retail parks? CHI-NA? Brexit. Get over it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crawshawbooth Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 Right , thanks for this had a business in town for nigh on 30 years the twats in charge are beyond clueless , i could post from now until Christmas about the stuff they have done and ho ho ho are planning to do just let me get this bacon butty down and i will begin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted October 14, 2020 Author Members Share Posted October 14, 2020 14 minutes ago, Escobarp said: Brexit. Get over it It is what it is. @Spider will be so proud of me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boby Brno Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 I go into town regularly. I don’t disagree with the comments. It’s sad but the plans for the future if (that’s a great big IF) they come off will be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radcliffe white Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 Bury pisses all over bolton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted October 14, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted October 14, 2020 44 minutes ago, DazBob said: What has happened to our town centre is what has happened to the vast majority of town centres. Internet shopping, satellite retail parks, nearby large shopping complexes, etc. Majority, maybe so. But nip to Bury. Great shopping experience, especially when the market is on. Bury has seen some big investment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 43 minutes ago, DazBob said: What has happened to our town centre is what has happened to the vast majority of town centres. Internet shopping, satellite retail parks, nearby large shopping complexes, etc. All correct. Why would you bother going town when amazon can deliver what you want within hours. If you want a day out with nice shops and summet to eat and parking youre going to the Trafford centre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted October 14, 2020 Author Members Share Posted October 14, 2020 4 minutes ago, Boby Brno said: I go into town regularly. I don’t disagree with the comments. It’s sad but the plans for the future if (that’s a great big IF) they come off will be great. What the plans, apparently the specsavers is moving for a hotel according to my hard of hearing grandma Just now, radcliffewhite1 said: Bury pisses all over bolton I’d have to agree. Market days and it’s packed, loads Of shops, eateries, bars things to do, parking is cheap or free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Horwich Posted October 14, 2020 Moderators Share Posted October 14, 2020 Town is pointless. Only went for work, working from home now. Not been in 2020, not missing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boby Brno Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 2 minutes ago, Rudy said: What the plans, apparently the specsavers is moving for a hotel according to my hard of hearing grandma I’d have to agree. Market days and it’s packed, loads Of shops, eateries, bars things to do, parking is cheap or free https://www.business-live.co.uk/economic-development/1bn-bolton-town-centre-masterplan-18761510.amp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted October 14, 2020 Moderators Share Posted October 14, 2020 2 minutes ago, Rudy said: What the plans, apparently the specsavers is moving for a hotel according to my hard of hearing grandma I’d have to agree. Market days and it’s packed, loads Of shops, eateries, bars things to do, parking is cheap or free cue frank telling you that youre wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radcliffe white Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 1 minute ago, Rudy said: What the plans, apparently the specsavers is moving for a hotel according to my hard of hearing grandma I’d have to agree. Market days and it’s packed, loads Of shops, eateries, bars things to do, parking is cheap or free Metrolink helps many who live whitefield radders & prestwich do prefer Bury over Manc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted October 14, 2020 Moderators Share Posted October 14, 2020 1 minute ago, Boby Brno said: https://www.business-live.co.uk/economic-development/1bn-bolton-town-centre-masterplan-18761510.amp Not happening though, is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underpants Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 Bolton use to be a pretty desent night out. Bump into folk you knew in every pub. Bradshawgate, Deansgate & Churchgate although busy had a good atmosphere. Not been around town for years. Genuine question - has that part of Boltons soul gone to the dogs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobarp Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 6 minutes ago, radcliffewhite1 said: Metrolink helps many who live whitefield radders & prestwich do prefer Bury over Manc Burys a decent spot for a few beers. That said back in the day there wasn’t a better night out than Bolton. Such a shame what’s happened to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boby Brno Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 5 minutes ago, gonzo said: All correct. Why would you bother going town when amazon can deliver what you want within hours. If you want a day out with nice shops and summet to eat and parking youre going to the Trafford centre. The Trafford Centre is a soulless epicentre of retail hell. I go into Bolton because Of the following reasons. I’d rather shop local than Manc. I usually bump into someone I know. (I know lots of people) Northern Monkey and Great Ale at the Vaults. I was going to list a few others but I was struggling to be honest. My list is good enough for me though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted October 14, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted October 14, 2020 2 minutes ago, Underpants said: Bolton use to be a pretty desent night out. Bump into folk you knew in every pub. Bradshawgate, Deansgate & Churchgate although busy had a good atmosphere. Not been around town for years. Genuine question - has that part of Boltons soul gone to the dogs? It was a great night out in 1980s. Coach trips came from all over the NW and beyond to sample the delights of Bradshawgate and then a walk up Bridge St to Rockerfellas. Although I wouldn’t say it was trouble free, the 90s say the folk turning up who were looking for a fight rather than finding a willing partner for the night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules_darby Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 Not been in Bolton town centre for years but I’m pretty sure there were posts on here talking of its decline over a decade ago 🤷🏽♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted October 14, 2020 Moderators Share Posted October 14, 2020 There were posts saying our team were shit, too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 7 minutes ago, Boby Brno said: The Trafford Centre is a soulless epicentre of retail hell. I go into Bolton because Of the following reasons. I’d rather shop local than Manc. I usually bump into someone I know. (I know lots of people) Northern Monkey and Great Ale at the Vaults. I was going to list a few others but I was struggling to be honest. My list is good enough for me though. Aye thats fair enough. I was more refering to the general population and its lack of visitors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boby Brno Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 15 minutes ago, Casino said: Not happening though, is it? I did say if and even IF! I’ve no idea. We are very good at knocking things down though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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