'Absolute joke', cry locals after town voted 'most depressing in Britain' – and it's a popular seaside spot | Y06PSUP | 2024-02-10 06:08:01
Cornish locals are enraged after a ballot by iLiveHere labelled their city as "bland and boring" –
A POPULAR seaside city beloved by vacationers has been named probably the most miserable place to reside in Britain.
Cornish locals are enraged after a ballot by iLiveHere labelled their city as "bland and boring" – regardless of boasting a few of the nicest beaches in the UK.
Falmouth gained the unfortunate title because it was apparently deemed to have "soul-destroying mediocrity with a gaping cultural void".
However the ballot has acquired backlash from residents and seaside-goers who have labelled the choice a "joke".
"I've seen some bleak and miserable towns and cities in my life and Falmouth positive isn't considered one of them," stated somebody who grew up there.
"It's a wonderful place.
"To grow up on this city was a privilege."
Another individual wrote: "Undoubtedly not depressing.
"The town has nothing in it mind but every event underneath the solar is held right here and the scenery right here is gorgeous.
"Especially in the summer."
And a third individual stated: "Falmouth is a vibrant place, a lot happening, parks, seashores, Princess Pavillion, outlets, our fort and walks around city, Jacobs Ladder, the Art Museum and the individuals."
Different towns corresponding to Peterborough, Luton and Swindon have been additionally ranked among the many most miserable towns within the UK, nevertheless it was Falmouth that clinched the highest spot.
Regardless of being described as probably the most depressing town in the UK, the typical house price in Falmouth is around £395,00 and detached houses may be as a lot as £620,000.
The seaside town solely acquired 27 extra votes than Peterborough, which often wins this competitors.
<!-- End of Brightcove Player --> The individuals from iLiveHere, who ran the poll stated they have been stunned to see Falmouth had gained the contest.
"We've got to confess, we all know absolutely nothing about Falmouth," they stated.
"We Googled it, it seems to be picturesque however we're positive it's a facade it trades on, and who're we to question the knowledge of the gang?"
<!--googleoff: all--> <blockquote class="article__quote"> </blockquote> <!--googleon: all--> When saying the results they claimed "the facility of social media and word of mouth is what propelled Falmouth to No.1″.
The pollsters joked about visiting the seaside town to stay in an "AirBnB that's now owned by a London landlord that a native household as soon as lived in".
A couple of individuals have blamed house owners for purchasing up "too many second houses" which makes the place feel like a "ghost town".
And one native who's lived in Falmouth for seven years stated the "entire town is an eyesore".
<!--googleoff: all--> <blockquote class="article__quote"> </blockquote> <!--googleon: all--> Nevertheless, nearly all of residents say voters don't know what they're talking about and will visit different towns in the UK earlier than calling Falmouth depressing.
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