Guest Stephen Turner Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 (edited) hereAnyone with access to a time machine could do worse than visit Basildon in its 1960s pomp. originally built in the early forties, by 1965 it had aquried that sort after " Grey, with yellow streaks concrete" look, so beloved of British town hall beaurocrats up, and down this fine country. Yes, for all your 1960s holiday needs its 1960s Basildon-new-town every time. Edited October 1, 2009 by Stephen Turner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stephen Turner Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 And here is the present day view, complete with some charming local intellectuals. Proof positive of the benefits new concrete wastelands have visisted upon Albion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Pratt Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 The government's decision to build New Towns rather than restore cities also resulted in Glenrothes in Scotland (another holiday destination.) The houses are identical to Basildon's. I must be careful what I say because my wife came from Basildon: she still takes Sharon and Tracey shopping there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now