Wigan Album

So much nicer around there before the construction... Sorry Barrie it's a monstrosity, I saw it with my own eyes a couple of years ago, I couldn't believe what I saw.

So true Veronica it's all barren now to how it was - and it still floods at Newtown despite this dam.

No need to apologise Veronica, blame the Designers /EA / Council but not the contractors. I know a lot of discussions went into the scheme prior to Morrison starting on this phase. I guess that this was the only practical place to construct it given the restricted access and terrain. Phase 1 of FAS was accessible. from various locations. I can understand members of the public not liking the structure. This was the 1st time in 50 years I had walked round there. Wasn't there a TV comedy/drama in the 80's called "Blot on the Landscape". I watched it years later.
The reason I wanted to show the construction of Wigan FAS in the Album is there was no record for our next generation to ponder over it ( just like the M6 construction).A few P-A-D from 2010-2011, 2016. I can remember the floods in and around Wigan during the 50's/60's. My Dad used mention them from the 20's when he lived up Pemberton. Trust you will like the remaining montage of Phase 2 and hopefully, Brian will allow me to complete the set with ones I took a couple of years ago showing how nature has reclaimed the area but not quite like it was in 2009.

No not blaming you Barrie, you were paid to the job, following instructions.