lived there about 10 years ago. it was the most intimidating place I’ve ever been. I had abuse shouted at me on an almost daily basis. The number of racist political stickers stuck all over town was terrifying. The shopping centre looked like a public toilet. If you can get out of town to the country parks things improve immensely – but I’d be very happy to hear that Blackburn has improved, because I’ve been about a bit, and Blackburn has to rate as about the most foul narrow-minded place I’ve come across, where being overweight, carrying a large bag, wearing a skirt someone doesn’t like, being too skinny etc. etc. will all make you a target.