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garinda · 25-11-2008, 14:59

1. There is always the good, bad and the ugly but what do you love about Accrington and what are the great things that make it unique?

The Victorian buildings, and the people.

2. When visiting the town centre, where do you go; is market a place you visit, do you stop, people watch, meet friends, have a coffee or just pass by? What currently happens in the spaces around the town hall and market place?

Yes, we shop in the Market Hall, after having had lunch at the Church St. chippy.
What happens in the space around the Town Hall/ Market Hall is we walk across it as quickly as possible because the wind whips across it, and even on summer days it's usually in shadow, and therefore cold.

3. What is the Pennine Landscape?
Hilly.

4. Are there any people and/or events in Accrington’s history which might be reflected in the designs?

Accy Pals, plus all the textile and associated engineering firms that brought people to the area to work/live.

5. What is the best time of year to be in Accrington town centre?

When it's sunny, so if you're lucky you might be able to find a seat to sit on...and it'll be hopefully dry, if it hasn't rained in the previous 3 days.

6. If Accrington town centre was a meal, what would it be and what would it taste of?

Steak pudding, chips, mushy peas, and gravy.

7. What is the essential character and quality of Accrington and its people that distinguishes Accrington from its neighbouring Pennine towns?

Friendliness.

8. What aspects or preconceptions of the town, its character, culture or community would you like the scheme either to reinforce or dispel?

Friends who've visited expected the place to be ugly and new, and were presently suprised at the attractiveness of the buildings, especially the Town and Market Halls, Church and Warner Streets.

9. New public spaces will be created in front of the town hall, market place and in the space currently occupied by the bus station in Peel Street. What do you, the residents of Accrington, want to see in these spaces?

Something that provides shelter from the wind, and which is covered, because it does actually rain here, unlike the Med.

10. What would make Accrington a better place?

A better outdoor market, which we used to have, and less discount shops.

25-11-2008, 14:59	#14
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: Pennine Lancashire Squared 1. There is always the good, bad and the ugly but what do you love about Accrington and what are the great things that make it unique? The Victorian buildings, and the people. 2. When visiting the town centre, where do you go; is market a place you visit, do you stop, people watch, meet friends, have a coffee or just pass by? What currently happens in the spaces around the town hall and market place? Yes, we shop in the Market Hall, after having had lunch at the Church St. chippy. What happens in the space around the Town Hall/ Market Hall is we walk across it as quickly as possible because the wind whips across it, and even on summer days it's usually in shadow, and therefore cold. 3. What is the Pennine Landscape? Hilly. 4. Are there any people and/or events in Accrington’s history which might be reflected in the designs? Accy Pals, plus all the textile and associated engineering firms that brought people to the area to work/live. 5. What is the best time of year to be in Accrington town centre? When it's sunny, so if you're lucky you might be able to find a seat to sit on...and it'll be hopefully dry, if it hasn't rained in the previous 3 days. 6. If Accrington town centre was a meal, what would it be and what would it taste of? Steak pudding, chips, mushy peas, and gravy. 7. What is the essential character and quality of Accrington and its people that distinguishes Accrington from its neighbouring Pennine towns? Friendliness. 8. What aspects or preconceptions of the town, its character, culture or community would you like the scheme either to reinforce or dispel? Friends who've visited expected the place to be ugly and new, and were presently suprised at the attractiveness of the buildings, especially the Town and Market Halls, Church and Warner Streets. 9. New public spaces will be created in front of the town hall, market place and in the space currently occupied by the bus station in Peel Street. What do you, the residents of Accrington, want to see in these spaces? Something that provides shelter from the wind, and which is covered, because it does actually rain here, unlike the Med. 10. What would make Accrington a better place? A better outdoor market, which we used to have, and less discount shops. __________________ '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.