After finishing the inspection at Bradford Colliery, Richard, accompanied by Miss Eysen, proceeded directly to the next site inspection—this time in Ancoats, Manchester.
The area had suffered accelerating economic decline since the 1930s and experienced significant depopulation after the Second World War, particularly during the slum clearances of the 1960s.
Although Ancoats began to receive recognition in the 1990s for its proximity to the city centre, it remained largely neglected, with little real investment or substantial regeneration.
Now, Richard arrives with a new vision—bringing his version of Urban Splash to the Eastlands. Ancoats will become his new New Islington, this time focused on entertainment blocks rather than Sportcity.
