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Old 22-01-2013, 17:46   #35
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Re: Do you use buses

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Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris View Post
Don't agree that most other outdoor markets are rubbish. Bury of course is an outstanding example, but Wigan, St Helens, Leigh, Ashton, Stockport and various other places I've been to all have thriving and well-patronised markets. But apart from that, you can't deny that every other town centre is busier than Accy's. The air of semi-desertion on a Saturday afternoon is quite stunning. There must be reasons for that, over and above contemporary shopping habits.
I certainly agree about Wigan, St Helens and Leigh Wyn, used them very regularly over the years Joan still does and she commented only the other week that her local markets are far better than Accrington
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