If you have ever visited this sad but amazing place I should think is unmissable.

I should add, Thursday 27th Oct 2100-2230

On 25/10/2022 at 00:58, David Meikle said:

I should add, Thursday 27th Oct 2100-2230

watched it. thanks for the tip off David.

It'll have to be catch up if it's available for me - I've been reading it was really good.

Heartbreaking to watch , but Ben should have taken Stuart Cosgrove with him to fill in the gaps , just a thought , 

Cheers David for the heads up .

That was an eye opening roller coaster of a watch…some of those images of how the buildings and hoods are now, so sad to see and looked a lot like the upside down on Stranger Things!

I'd recorded it & watched it last night - I knew that Detroit was very run-down & deprived, but even then I was shocked to see just how bad it all was. Spread over such a vast area - abandoned homes & factories made it all look like some post-apocalyptic film set! I feel so sorry for the people who have no option other than to carry on living there, but also full of admiration for those who are working so hard to improve the area. Hats off to you all!

Just by coincidence I have a few friends over in Detroit at the mo - looking forward to hearing all their stories when they're back here in the UK.

Having visited Detroit, several years ago, I was saddened to witness it, "in the flesh so to speak",but had to watch it the other night regardless! There are quite a few more beautiful buildings in total disrepair that weren't televised, however the grassroots positivity certainly does add hope for the future of a once thriving and vibrant city.......

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Is it possible to watch this? Can anyone provide a link? Thanks.

https://www.channel5.com/show/lost-worlds-with-ben-fogle-detroit-aad439a6-3efa-4ac0-bfa9-a82dec2a1a39

 

Thank you! I'm from Detroit and visit there many times a year, so I'm very interested.

Thanks for posting.. lucky to have been in Detroit for the Go Go - amazing place to visit.. so much history, good and bad - and so much that had a global impact. It’s true that there’s a lot of dereliction spread across the city, although plenty of positives too. Detroiters are keen to make the most of their city and wanted us to appreciate everything it has to offer. Apart from Motown and the music there’s plenty more - from art, architecture and sport to history and a amazing nightlife. Loved being there.

Just now, Marc Silverside said:

Thanks for posting.. lucky to have been in Detroit for the Go Go - amazing place to visit.. so much history, good and bad - and so much that had a global impact. It’s true that there’s a lot of dereliction spread across the city, although plenty of positives too. Detroiters are keen to make the most of their city and wanted us to appreciate everything it has to offer. Apart from Motown and the music there’s plenty more - from art, architecture and sport to history and a amazing nightlife. Loved being there.