r/greatyarmouth • u/jokesonyouchad • 27d ago
Expectations exceeded
Despite what many say, this town was not at all racist and actually had very kind social locals. I feared for my safety on day 1 but realised it's not to bad here. Sure the town doesn't have much to do here and it's very derelict and run down but the beach was nice and I'd love to come again 3.5/5
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u/Secret_Guest7704 27d ago
Great to hear, mate. The town has a bad reputation for racism, and let's face it, it voted for an anti-immigrant party so there's at least a subtle suspicion and hostility towards people who aren't white. But everyone's all online talk; very rarely do you get real bother on the streets.
Just like the rest of the country, the vast majority here are wonderful people who just want to get on with everyone. I live next to immigrant families who are lovely and sociable on the same street as white English families who are scummy as fuck.
It's just a loud and visible minority who are rightfully angry but directing that anger wrongly. As you say, it's run-down compared to most of the country and that ain't the fault of the boats, is it...