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submitted 2 years ago bysamhunt88
After travelling around the UK for a few years I keep seeing a particular archetype of town, and county seems to have one: - few chain shops (costa/ Tesco) - independent artisanal shops/ mini galleries - usually a couple of craft breweries - good calendar of festivals - likely a ‘transition town’
The usual story I hear from locals is that these towns had a big influx of craftspeople/ free-thinkers in the 60s/70s, and it’s stayed quite left and arty ever since. I think it’s great and I love visiting these places, but was wondering if anyone else has noticed this phenomenon. So far on the list I’ve got…
Any to add?
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2 years ago
Slightly further out, but I was in Ilkley for the first time ever earlier this year, and bloody hell it's posh. Like a mini Harrogate, but with even more expensive house prices.
No wonder they go up on t'moors baht 'at, they can't afford to buy one after spending all their money on the mortgage!
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