Redeeming features of your home town ?
Posted by: DIL on 28 April 2006
Simple enough question.
If you look past the traffic jams, useless public transport, centres of education that don't, chav estates, local politicians that look out only for no. 1, lack of decent music outlets, etc. etc., what redeeming features does your home town have ?
For my part, I live in a small (by UK standards) town of ca 60k inhabitants in the north of Sweden. The town itself is typical Swedish small town, same selection of shops as in all other Swedish small towns. All in all, pretty uninspiring. However, Luleå is at the mouth of a river and the various beaches and waterfronts make the place quite pleasent. The town is also pretty compact, and flat, which means that getting around by bike in the summer is a doddle, and you don't have to stress, even in the car. No where is more than 10 min from anywhere else !
I guess that there are worse places to live, but that even these have their plus points. Over to you...
/dl
If you look past the traffic jams, useless public transport, centres of education that don't, chav estates, local politicians that look out only for no. 1, lack of decent music outlets, etc. etc., what redeeming features does your home town have ?
For my part, I live in a small (by UK standards) town of ca 60k inhabitants in the north of Sweden. The town itself is typical Swedish small town, same selection of shops as in all other Swedish small towns. All in all, pretty uninspiring. However, Luleå is at the mouth of a river and the various beaches and waterfronts make the place quite pleasent. The town is also pretty compact, and flat, which means that getting around by bike in the summer is a doddle, and you don't have to stress, even in the car. No where is more than 10 min from anywhere else !
I guess that there are worse places to live, but that even these have their plus points. Over to you...
/dl
Posted on: 28 April 2006 by Bruce Woodhouse
I'm very lucky to live in one of the most attractive parts of Britain. The nearest town, Skipton, is a thriving market town. It retains original character without being 'choclate box'. It is a real community, surrounded by great countryside. Not perfect but I would not change much.
I love where I live.
I love where I live.
Posted on: 28 April 2006 by Bob McC
The most attractive part of Manchester for me is the A6 southbound.
Posted on: 28 April 2006 by jcs_smith
quote:Originally posted by Bruce Woodhouse:
I'm very lucky to live in one of the most attractive parts of Britain. The nearest town, Skipton, is a thriving market town. It retains original character without being 'choclate box'. It is a real community, surrounded by great countryside. Not perfect but I would not change much.
I love where I live.
As someone who was brought up in North Yorks but now living in the midlands I am intensely jealous. I wish I still lived up there
Posted on: 28 April 2006 by Gianluigi Mazzorana
My hometown?
Is an industrial area dormitory.
I stay awake.
When they'll wake up i'll go to sleep!
Is an industrial area dormitory.
I stay awake.
When they'll wake up i'll go to sleep!
Posted on: 28 April 2006 by BigH47
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Posted on: 28 April 2006 by Adam Meredith
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Posted on: 28 April 2006 by arf005
Our home town, where I was born and raised until the age of 14, was Edinburgh.
Redeeming features - well, it's hard to put into words but whenever we return it just feels like home!
We both miss the place (my gorgeous other half and I were in the same class at Sciennes Primary School) and have very fond memories of growing up in a quiet, safe, area of the city - not far from Blackford Hill. There was so much to do and see yet the countryside never seemed far away - walks up the Pentland Hills, fun at North Berwick beach, etc etc.
But, having said that whenever we do return and stay for a few days the crowds, crazy one way system in the centre (which seems to be different each time we visit) and general feel for the place leads us to think we couldn't or wouldn't enjoy living there now......never mind the crazy house prices!!
Were we have settled now has many redeeming features.....
It's located 7 miles outside Aberdeen, so doesn't stink of fish like the city, but is close enough to make use of all the amenities.... It's quiet enough to give us a peaceful, rural life, something we cherish at our age - although we're not looking to retire just yet!! Beautiful countryside at our doorstep yet close to the city is a good balance. There's good schools here too (primary and secondary) although we're not planning on sending anybody there just yet....quite like the house to ourselves at the mo!
And the best thing - the Tesco being built will be finished this summer!!!!
About bloomin' time, Summerfield has had it too good for too long......and it's crap.
You might think me mad - the best thing about our home town is going to be a supermarket.....but the nearest 'decent' one is half an hour drive away!!
Cheers,
Ali
Redeeming features - well, it's hard to put into words but whenever we return it just feels like home!
We both miss the place (my gorgeous other half and I were in the same class at Sciennes Primary School) and have very fond memories of growing up in a quiet, safe, area of the city - not far from Blackford Hill. There was so much to do and see yet the countryside never seemed far away - walks up the Pentland Hills, fun at North Berwick beach, etc etc.
But, having said that whenever we do return and stay for a few days the crowds, crazy one way system in the centre (which seems to be different each time we visit) and general feel for the place leads us to think we couldn't or wouldn't enjoy living there now......never mind the crazy house prices!!
Were we have settled now has many redeeming features.....
It's located 7 miles outside Aberdeen, so doesn't stink of fish like the city, but is close enough to make use of all the amenities.... It's quiet enough to give us a peaceful, rural life, something we cherish at our age - although we're not looking to retire just yet!! Beautiful countryside at our doorstep yet close to the city is a good balance. There's good schools here too (primary and secondary) although we're not planning on sending anybody there just yet....quite like the house to ourselves at the mo!
And the best thing - the Tesco being built will be finished this summer!!!!
About bloomin' time, Summerfield has had it too good for too long......and it's crap.
You might think me mad - the best thing about our home town is going to be a supermarket.....but the nearest 'decent' one is half an hour drive away!!
Cheers,
Ali
Posted on: 28 April 2006 by JamieWednesday
It's better than Northampton.
Posted on: 28 April 2006 by Steve2701
quote:what redeeming features does your home town have ?
It's old, ie, it's the first place to be named in (the original) doomsday book.
Posted on: 28 April 2006 by Chillkram
quote:what redeeming features does your home town have ?
It's not Wembley which is just up the road.
Also we are at the foot of Harrow on the Hill with the old school on the top. A wander up there and you don't think you are in London.
Mark
Posted on: 28 April 2006 by Tony Lockhart
Redeeming features of Stansted Mountfitchet? I live a mile outside.
Tony
Tony
Posted on: 28 April 2006 by Sloop John B
Dublin made me and no little town
With the country closing in on its streets
The cattle walking proudly on its pavements
The jobbers, the gombeenmen and the cheats
Devouring the fair-day between them
A public-house to half a hundred men
And the teacher, the solicitor and the bank-clerk
In the hotel bar drinking for ten.
Dublin made me, not the secret poteen still
The raw and hungry hills of the West
The lean road flung over profitless bog
Where only a snipe could nest
Where the sea takes its tithe of every boat.
Bawneen and currach have no allegiance of mine,
Nor the cute self-deceiving talkers of the South
Who look to the East for a sign.
The soft and dreary midlands with their tame canals
Wallow between sea and sea, remote from adventure
And Northward a far and fortified province
Crouches under the lash of arid censure.
I disclaim all fertile meadows, all tilled land
The evil that grows from it and the good,
But the Dublin of old statutes, this arrogant city
Stirs proudly and secretly in my blood.
SJB
With the country closing in on its streets
The cattle walking proudly on its pavements
The jobbers, the gombeenmen and the cheats
Devouring the fair-day between them
A public-house to half a hundred men
And the teacher, the solicitor and the bank-clerk
In the hotel bar drinking for ten.
Dublin made me, not the secret poteen still
The raw and hungry hills of the West
The lean road flung over profitless bog
Where only a snipe could nest
Where the sea takes its tithe of every boat.
Bawneen and currach have no allegiance of mine,
Nor the cute self-deceiving talkers of the South
Who look to the East for a sign.
The soft and dreary midlands with their tame canals
Wallow between sea and sea, remote from adventure
And Northward a far and fortified province
Crouches under the lash of arid censure.
I disclaim all fertile meadows, all tilled land
The evil that grows from it and the good,
But the Dublin of old statutes, this arrogant city
Stirs proudly and secretly in my blood.
SJB
Posted on: 28 April 2006 by Ian G.
I grew up in Greenock - an ex-shipbuilding town on the Clyde where they didn't build ships anymore.
I'm afraid an 18 year search for redeeming features yielded nothing.
They do a nice line in bullying, illegal drugs, stabbings and vandalizing nice motors.
I left - apart from my Mum, I don't think they miss me
Ian
I'm afraid an 18 year search for redeeming features yielded nothing.
They do a nice line in bullying, illegal drugs, stabbings and vandalizing nice motors.
I left - apart from my Mum, I don't think they miss me
Ian
Posted on: 28 April 2006 by arf005
How do you find Edinburgh Ian....??
Posted on: 28 April 2006 by Ian G.
quote:Originally posted by arf005:
How do you find Edinburgh Ian....??
I like it a lot. This is my second spell here. 7 years here as a student, then some years in Germany (Frankfurt), then some near Gatwick before returning North. I'm glad I don't work in the centre of town tho'.
Posted on: 28 April 2006 by u5227470736789439
Hereford has fewer redeeming features than it used to, but outside the centre at night (at least north of the river) is is still a very quiet place. Only a brave person would want to live on the other side!
Ideally I would live in a much more isolated spot, and become a complete hermit, but that would be a waste of other aspects of life. What use are hermits?
This is the result of a bit soul searching on the meaning of life this evening, and is out of place here, sorry!
ATB Fredrik
Ideally I would live in a much more isolated spot, and become a complete hermit, but that would be a waste of other aspects of life. What use are hermits?
This is the result of a bit soul searching on the meaning of life this evening, and is out of place here, sorry!
ATB Fredrik
Posted on: 28 April 2006 by Phil Cork
My home in the UK (living in the US at the moment) is Malvern, Worcs. Whilst it has a lot of charm, it is also a little 'backward' in quite a few ways. I feel the local Council could allow things to be a little more progressive, but as it is, it is full of charity shops!
Redeeming factors are the Malvern hills, and the Nags Head!!
phil
ps Fredrik - I didn't realise you were just down the road. You're welcome round for music and some Australian Red when I'm back in the UK.
Redeeming factors are the Malvern hills, and the Nags Head!!
phil
ps Fredrik - I didn't realise you were just down the road. You're welcome round for music and some Australian Red when I'm back in the UK.
Posted on: 29 April 2006 by Chillkram
quote:Originally posted by IanGtoo:quote:Originally posted by arf005:
How do you find Edinburgh Ian....??
I like it a lot. This is my second spell here. 7 years here as a student, then some years in Germany (Frankfurt), then some near Gatwick before returning North. I'm glad I don't work in the centre of town tho'.
Edinburgh is one of my favourite cities. My in laws live there now having moved down from Elgin and I stay there regularly.
Of course there are some not so nice parts as with all cities but I find it a very cultured place that is steeped in history on many levels.
A great place.
Mark
Posted on: 29 April 2006 by hungryhalibut
I live in Emsworth on the Hampshire/West Sussex border. It's a great place, mellow with good restaurants, two sailing clubs and even has shops.
It has a little website too...
http://www.emsworth.vir.co.uk/
Nigel
It has a little website too...
http://www.emsworth.vir.co.uk/
Nigel
Posted on: 29 April 2006 by u5227470736789439
quote:Originally posted by Phil Cork:
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Redeeming factors are the Malvern hills, and the Nags Head!!
phil
ps Fredrik - I didn't realise you were just down the road. You're welcome round for music and some Australian Red when I'm back in the UK.
Dear Phil,
Let me know, and we can sort something out! Likewise, if you ever fancy driving over to even more old fashioned Hereford, there is a nice set with SBLs waiting here which will surely surprise you!
All the best from Fredrik
Posted on: 29 April 2006 by Tam
Sounds like a case for Tom Lehrer (you'll have to scroll down a little to get to the song lyrics).
regards, Tam
regards, Tam
Posted on: 29 April 2006 by u5227470736789439
Dear Tam,
I think Tom Lehrer is a hoot, and if he had ever come to 'little ole Hereford,' he would have gone away with a whole stack of material to makes songs about. But it is still a fairly decent place. The place is basically Liberal or Conservative (and swings as the balance is close) while the Labour Party has to accept loosing its deposit at general elections. Yes, it is almost a century behind the rest of the UK in some ways!
ATB from Fredrik
I think Tom Lehrer is a hoot, and if he had ever come to 'little ole Hereford,' he would have gone away with a whole stack of material to makes songs about. But it is still a fairly decent place. The place is basically Liberal or Conservative (and swings as the balance is close) while the Labour Party has to accept loosing its deposit at general elections. Yes, it is almost a century behind the rest of the UK in some ways!
ATB from Fredrik
Posted on: 29 April 2006 by jasons
Well you cant have any more of a redeemimg feature than having the New Forest as your back garden!!! Lovely, especially on a day like today.
Posted on: 29 April 2006 by labrat
quote:Originally posted by JamieWednesday:
It's better than Northampton.
Seconded.
Posted on: 02 May 2006 by Chumpy
I do not know what is going on in my hometown of Moshi in now-Tanzania, but would like to know what is going on in my last hometown of Glastonbury 26 miles from where I be. Weekly paper helps.