Comments by "Christopher Winstanley" (@christopherwinstanley1348) on "Wandering Turnip " channel.

  1. This is very common in most northern towns, here in the northwest. That is to see boarded up commercial outlets in the main centre. However, I think in here the outlook is more of a decline. statistics. Although, recently, I have seen regeneration in my hometown of Wigan, not far from Manchester. They built a brand new shopping complex decades ago and have extended the complex, and there is everything there from supermarkets such as ASDA to Burger King. The stadium 🏟 is there, plus there is a leisure complex, Gala Bingo, some restaurants and pub. That took a lot of the trade away from the main town centre. Anyone visiting here would have issues with the one-way system and parking costs. So, it's a combination of many factors contributing to the death of the high street, and some of the big names like morrisons have fled. This used to be the affluent area and with restricted parking. The biggest killer of the high street is toxic rent (can't blame the internet). I have looked at Bolton and Chorley, and they seem to have a more vibrant market area. There used to be an indoor market here and was good for local farm products. I think part of the problem is that people's wages haven't increased with the cost of living. There is a complex for luxury homes on the pier that is empty, unaffordable.. it really needs to rethink these enterprises because it's not in people's reach. The answer from me is, what is going to attract the employment there, for the right level of skill and qualifications. So, there is the equality gap, and it can be inverted. Thanks for bringing such an interesting video and good work .
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  2. I must admit that I use online shopping mostly every time I shop. Although, I don't trust amazon with electrical items. it's mostly because of the convenience.
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  3. I think it's crazy the house prices in London. Personally, I wouldn't want to live in any of them. All I can say, they are more for investors than living in them for their home. In leasehold, probably for a property investor to improve them and rent out. I'm not from London, but the landlords operate differently, I think it may be because of London not having a large amount of affordable housing, and they feed on the despair. It's toxic rents. it's not really good for the economy, all this speculate marketing. Basically, they are not worth anything. Demolition would be better. 😂😂 Great video and very informative
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  4. I don't really use any cash. There are a few places that are cash only. I think that it will be impossible to use cash at some stage in the future.
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  5. Loved watching the video... Brilliant! I don't know exactly what they are building in place of the Galleries, I heard they were on the way for leisure centres, pubs, clubs, bars, and restaurants, but I'm not too sure as they fell behind schedule. A lot of the boarded shops moved to the Robin Park Shopping Complex (past the Seven Stars bridge). King Street West, (begining of the video) there are rehabilitation centres around the Coops building. I have the George Orwell book, The Road To Wigan Pier, but I don't particularly follow his novel. There would have been prejudices between the class system on that day. Some of the proclaims at that time weren't a good description of the working class. He begins in the book, as he is in lodging and not really the mining community that would have been close boundaries at that time. It would have been patronising for them, and they wouldn't have trusted him due to his class background. There used to be a museum that closed down decades ago. It was called 'The Way We Where', and it centred mostly on the reality of life of the early coal miners and said something on the brutality, conditions, and impoverishment due to the industry owners. A two edge sword, really. It's very fascinating, like this video. I like the enthusiasm and content.
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