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Old 02-09-2004, 10:23   #10
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Re: Rutland Street/Blackburn road area

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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp
My house is pre 1919 but it isn't in such a state as this lot. How come there's such a difference? How did that area of town become so run-down?
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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp
Most of Blackburn Road between Church and town centre is equally grim.
I read somewhere, earlier this week, can't think where though: "People create slums, they don't create themselves." Draw your own conclusions as to the decline of this area of town.
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