starlight7 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Well for the first time in 18 years we are going to visit the uk late in 2019( only for a week). For those of you who live there or have recently come to Oz, what changes can we expect? We are only going to the north this time and flying in and out of Manchester, which I haven't seen since 1970. Most of the time we will be near relatives in Cumbria. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmo Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 England Population 1970 - 55,634,935 Population 1970 - 66,573,504+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon the Hat Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 half of Manchester is completely different, fashionable and modern, diverse etc. The rest is probably the same. Rural Cumbria is most likely the same but with mobile phones and automated milking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Manchester has smartened up a lot. It is now home to the likes of a big part of the BBC. Lots of new building and renovation. Some of the nearby areas have gone down a lot. Oldham is one of the worst most depressing areas I have seen on the planet and I have spent a lot of time in Africa. A lot of Cumbria and Lancashire has become very popular and is a big Mecca for foodies- home to some of the best restaurants in the country. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight7 Posted January 20, 2019 Author Share Posted January 20, 2019 Good because we have absolutely no intentions of cooking! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight7 Posted January 20, 2019 Author Share Posted January 20, 2019 Our English SIL says Manchester is violent and rough but he is a bit of a t0sser and he comes from the sarf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip1 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 (edited) You will see so much change, most for the better I think. It’s a shame you’re not coming in summertime, I’ve spoken to many ex pats who say one of the things they miss or at least loved was the lovely English, balmy summer evenings when it’s light until 10pm and everyone’s enjoying it in pub gardens and everywhere. Just that happy vibe which you won’t get late in the year. Please post when you’re back from your holidays, will be good to see what you think. Oh and it’s not all violent and rough, it’s a typical big city, lots of wonderful things there, a few problems like most cities. Enjoy Edited January 20, 2019 by Tulip1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight7 Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 I always used to like Manchester even in the rough old days- lively and lots to do especially for students as I was then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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