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garinda · 11-03-2005, 18:58

It is about demographisc and wealth. Admitedly Clitheroe, is in a more affluent area, but has managed to have a thriving retail environment, with both multiples and independants. With a bit more initiative in planning there was no reason Accy couldn't have had the same variation of shops. People travel to Clitheroe to shop. Accrington's once great Market attracts few out of townies, even on flea market day. People travel for miles to go to Bury Market, so if what was on offer was appealing enough demographics don't really come into it.

11-03-2005, 18:58	#20
garinda Give, give, give member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Overlookin' ducks & geese Posts: 32,411 Blog Entries: 293 Liked: 27 times Rep Power: 16469	Re: why doesnt accrington have a next? It is about demographisc and wealth. Admitedly Clitheroe, is in a more affluent area, but has managed to have a thriving retail environment, with both multiples and independants. With a bit more initiative in planning there was no reason Accy couldn't have had the same variation of shops. People travel to Clitheroe to shop. Accrington's once great Market attracts few out of townies, even on flea market day. People travel for miles to go to Bury Market, so if what was on offer was appealing enough demographics don't really come into it. __________________ 'If you're going to be a Kant, be the very best Kant there is my son.' Johann Georg Kant, father of Immanuel Kant, philosopher.