Quote Originally Posted by hissingdwarf View Post
Got to admit, the city centre really is poor now. We went to Manchester last weekend and my god, the difference is startling. People enjoying themselves, shops open (not the owners fault in Nottm, but it is fast becoming a ghost city) lovely ‘quarters’ to visit and a great transport system.
Nottm has suffered the worst decline in a long time imo.
I've been away from Nottingham most of the time since 2003, and when I left I had a pretty low opinion of it. When I come back now as a tourist I see a different (better) side to it. It doesn't seem as rough as it used to (less casual violence) or maybe I just dont stay out as late anymore, but you still notice things like security guards in supermarkets and fast food places that don't seem to be necessary in the other countries I've lived in.

Saying that, my missus comes from a picturesque Italian town / small city and for reasons I can't fathom absolutely loves Nottingham and insists we spend some time there every year.