Of course Ena Sharples could come out at any moment, providing she has a hijab – everyone has a hijab or a burka. In some spots I may have been the only IC1 male around.
Not all the places are neglected, and there may beautiful parks and spaces to walk the dog.
Though not everyone is house proud.
But gentrification is occurring, in spots like pubs.
And educational institutions such as Queen Mary College for Engineers.