Dubbed the "most depressing place in the northern hemisphere"

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[grahame]

'Dubbed the "most depressing place in the northern hemisphere"' - where am I talking about?

From Wiltshire Live

Described as the "kind of hell hole that only exists in the deepest realms of a dark fiction novel," [Redacted] has featured on the list before, becoming a popular target for scrutiny in this scathing survey.

The area has previously been roasted for having a population of "wannabe squaddies" and dubbed the "most depressing place in the northern hemisphere."

See what the locals say on their Facebook group comments

[johnneyw]

'Dubbed the "most depressing place in the northern hemisphere"' - where am I talking about?

From Wiltshire Live

Described as the "kind of hell hole that only exists in the deepest realms of a dark fiction novel," [Redacted] has featured on the list before, becoming a popular target for scrutiny in this scathing survey.

The area has previously been roasted for having a population of "wannabe squaddies" and dubbed the "most depressing place in the northern hemisphere."

See what the locals say on their Facebook group comments

Reads like a case of looking at a few negative aspects of the town and exaggerating them to the Nth degree in order to create a news story.
Quite a few years ago, I used to visit a couple of recently married old friends there (who lived on the delightfully named "Love Lane ") and I have to say that, while I've been to places more to my liking, the town and surroundings were by no means unpleasant.

[CyclingSid]

Another town which progress has passed by. Last time I went it appeared to be nothing but hairdressers/barbers and nail salons. Not sure how we support so many barbers when so many people have shaven heads.

Going back in history, I couldn't believe the number of hospitals it had.

[Thatcham Crossing]

I remember that at some point in the 1990's, Carterton was voted (by Daily Mail readers) as "possibly the ugliest town in England". Other military towns I can think of would probably also be high up on the list.

(for those that don't know it, Carterton neighbours RAF^▸ (Royal Air Force) Brize Norton)

[TaplowGreen]

For any town to be rated worse than Swindon must be a real blow to its residents.

I love some of the descriptions in italics - especially Didcot - and even my own beloved Plymouth, which sneaked in at #48!

 

[Clan Line]

Another town which progress has passed by. Last time I went it appeared to be nothing but hairdressers/barbers and nail salons.

That describes about 9095% of UK^▸ (United Kingdom) towns !

[bobm]

For any town to be rated worse than Swindon must be a real blow to its residents.

Oh I say....

[TaplowGreen]

For any town to be rated worse than Swindon must be a real blow to its residents.

Oh I say....

You are Dan Maskell & I claim my £5.