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Originally Posted by yerself
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Same sort of thinking from Cllr. Britcliffe, as when he tried to impose 'continental café culture' on Accrington, despite the amount of lashing rain we get locally, and the biting cold wind, that blows infront of the Town Hall, even in summer.
I don't remember Britcliffe's sweetie shop, or frock shop, being open 24/7.
Perhaps in reality it was realised people only have a certain amount of money to spend, and that the costs, staff, utility bills etc, meant it wasn't financially worthwhile.
Remember, if the newly refurbished Market Hall doesn't attract the promised arts and crafts stalls, and it doesn't become a major tourist attraction, it's your own fault, for spending your money on fripperies like food and drink, rather than on a pebble say, painted with a pretty picture of a Pendle witch on it.
Since the busiest day in Accrington is no longer market days, but when the flea market, or knock-off day, is on, perhaps they should just turn Accrington into some 24/7 car boot Mecca.