rob_fmttm
Administrator
People said pull down the Royal Exchange it is a soot stained eyesore and with no economic use. Tear down Middlesbrough's first house on West Street why preserve a slum. There is nothing to be gained from preserving the derelict Victorian buildings near the railway station, we need access to unfurl the potential for industry along the Tees. Build the A66.
Then ever since every time I help put together a local history month I have to field a load of abuse from people saying why are we so short sighted in destroying our heritage.
You can make progress, help attract industry by retaining the identity of your town or area.
Look at the popularity of posters, tshirts etc of Teesside showing images of the Transporter, Dorman Long tower, Redcar Blast Furnace, ICI Billingham tower - it takes time and familiarity to get on a tshirt. One day maybe people will feel pride in Redcar Beacon. But once things are gone they are gone for good.
Then ever since every time I help put together a local history month I have to field a load of abuse from people saying why are we so short sighted in destroying our heritage.
You can make progress, help attract industry by retaining the identity of your town or area.
Look at the popularity of posters, tshirts etc of Teesside showing images of the Transporter, Dorman Long tower, Redcar Blast Furnace, ICI Billingham tower - it takes time and familiarity to get on a tshirt. One day maybe people will feel pride in Redcar Beacon. But once things are gone they are gone for good.