The header picture is of an alley way just off the town centre of Waterlooville. Apart from the charity shop, every frontage is boarded up. And there were other areas closer to the high street like this.
In its heyday, it must have been a bustling complex of shops. I wonder what went wrong,vane whether any of this was due to Covid, or just part of the general running down of all town centres?
I haven’t looked at the web site of whichever council is responsible for the town, but the area is only fit for demolition. Hi hope that when that happens this eyesore of what I am guessing is a 1960’s dream-turned-nightmare is replaced by something that is respectful of the towns location and history.
Doubtless much of it will be turned into accommodation. If that happens a nice green area would be appropriate, as would a small complex of artisan shops, along with a good tech shop, and an excellent bookstore (or a really good 2nd hand bookshop) would be ideal. But there again, what do I know?
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