Wayne Chadwick finds Blackpool disappointing after 40-year absence

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 1 Nov, 12:52 · Archive

Wayne Chadwick, managing director of YO1 Radio, visited Blackpool for the first time in 40 years and found it a disappointment.

Wayne Chadwick, managing director of YO1 Radio and owner of The York Roast Co, visited Blackpool recently for the first time in nearly 40 years to attend an awards ceremony at a seafront hotel. As a child, he had visited regularly to see his grandparents and cousin, and had enjoyed trips to the Pleasure Beach and other attractions.

Upon his return, Chadwick found the town a stark contrast to his memories. Driving along the promenade and side streets, he observed multiple shops closed and boarded up, and described the town as having 'become like a ghetto and a far cry from my memories'. He noted what he described as 'countless drunk, or worse, people walking the streets with no one to care for them'.

His visit coincided with poor weather, with wind coming off the Irish Sea and heavy rain during his time there.

How it is being reported

• Why 'ghetto' Blackpool disappointed and can't rival charm of Yorkshire coastBlackpool and its Pleasure Beach proved a huge disappointment for Wayne Chadwick, of YO1 Radio and The York Roast Co.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 1 Nov, 12:30
• Why 'ghetto' Blackpool disappointed and can't rival charm of Yorkshire coastBlackpool and its Pleasure Beach proved a huge disappointment for Wayne Chadwick, of YO1 Radio and The York Roast Co.York Press · 1 Nov, 12:30

In this story: Wayne Chadwick · YO1 Radio · The York Roast Co · Blackpool · Pleasure Beach

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