There still seems to be quite a community feel in Arnold circus though, despite the obvious changes in the area. I have yet to catch a band at the band stand in the summer, which looks great.
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| Arnold Circus 1901 more fascinating pictures here. |
On a slightly different note, I love a bit of 60's architecture and the fact it causes so much debate.
My sister, Alice told me about the Alexandra and Ainsworth estate she lives near, and I was intrigued. I now walk past the estate every day on my way to work so have done a bit of research. See their community website for more information.
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They have a great website with a brilliant film made by the residents. "it's great, apart from the dog shit' is all one resident had to say. As with most of the housing architecture of the time, it was a bit of a social experiment, so there are some elements that fail and some that don't.
I remember the first time me and Helen stumbled upon Arnold Circus
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hunting spot for interesting stuff on a Sunday morning it was a real surprise I never new it was a housing estate .
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You should watch it then, you would love it! The whole series has been really good, but that one so far the best as I know the area so well.
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