I was as cynical as the rest of you when I read a report this week claiming Telford boasts the fourth-best town or city in the UK for a night out. But...
Who among us could have predicted the stellar success of Wellington's late-night market a decade ago? Photo: Visit Telford
But that was over a decade ago, and after I finished scoffing at the new data compiled by Get Licensed, I did stop and dwell on my experiences over the last few years.Sure, we're bottom of the list when it comes to the number of bars and clubs per 100,000 people , but is anyone mad about that? Ironbridge's selection alone stands head and shoulders above most British towns I've visited, and Wellington has come on leaps and bounds since the sticky floors of student nights.
And Telford's beer is cheap. Yes, it might skew the data in our favour, but it's an important point not to miss. Now, as a young woman, I didn't feel safe on a night out in Telford. As a teen, I learnt not to exchange a 'funny look' with friends, walk home on my own, talk back or speak up.
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