Markfield: Christ, this place is awful!

Living in Markfield, Leicestershire

Perched just off junction 22 of the M1 is the village of Markfield… well when I say village it is actually a giant housing estate with an older centre. On the plus side you have open fields and pleasant walks around the area and of course panoramic views of the M1 for those wishing to […]

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Coalville has the general aroma of a deceased town

Living in Coalville, Leicestershire

If you are thinking of moving to Coalville, then read this. Your sanity os on the line. As if the general aroma of a deceased town with zilch prospects wasn’t unappetising enough, we now have a 99% derelict addiction and the dole sucking kids to go with it! Welcome to a town that’s lost all […]

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Ibstock, a journey back to the 1980’s

Living in Ibstock

Ever miss an era of Britain where heavy industry still ruled, where working class people swept their doorsteps, considered “curry” an exotic foreign food. Ever miss a Britain where a single brown face amongst the throng of pale-faced weather beaten islanders was a shock! Do you miss rag-and-bone men, friendly gypseys, miners welfare clubs. Where […]

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