The place I grew up in became one after they closed the coal mines in the late 70's early 80's.
Thatcherism didn't do much for the north east of England
psychocat Reviewed by psychocat on . Ever been to a Ghost Town? Itâ??s always an eerie and poignant experience, walking through the ruins of a once vibrant community. Everywhere you look, you can see the evidence of life, but now all is in decay. A lost place, littered with the detritus of lives let go. The color leached away, leaving only ashen shades of gray. Some Ghost Towns are the result of sudden disaster in which everyone abandoned the community suddenly, right in the middle of doing something --- tables set with plates and silverware and meals Rating: 5