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Originally Posted by lancsdave
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Impressed by the newly painted A-board outside the Market Hall, proclaiming Accrington's indoor market to be the best-est in the whole universe...honest guv', we decided today to have another mooch around the upstairs level.
First off, fair's fair, the renovations are impressive. The ceiling alone is a materpiece of Victorian engineering and design, and it's now in tip top condition.
However, as a shopping experience, the balcony is not as impressive.
First off it's so narrow, it's single file only. Anyone with big hips would need to walk sideways.
The cafe was sparcely populated. Certainly compared to the downstairs ones.
We were the only people, thankfully because of the lack of space, on the walkway.
There are some nice little shops up there.
Sadly there weren't any signs of customers up there though, besides ourselves.
We felt sorry for them. Sitting there, looking bored to death.
If you could use your time there producing goods, to be sold elsewhere as well, fair enough.
If you were relying solely on the takings from sales made in those retail outlets alone, I'd be more than concerned that a living wage could be earned.
I wouldn't want to rent those uptairs units.
I'd want paying, for liberating empty terrain.
Their window displays were attractive, and I wish them well.
Though to survive I fear they'll need more than good wishes.