I am reading this very interesting book on the recommendation of another gr ansnetter.
There is a very interesting paragraph in the book
‘Lord Street -like most other similar neighbourhoods- supplied a striking answer to those futile theorists who prate of the equality of mankind, for the inhabitants instinctively formed themselves into groups, the more superior types drawing together, separating themselves from the inferior, and rising naturally to the top, while the others gathered themselves into distinct classes, grading downwards or else isolated themselves altogether, being refused admission to the circles they desired to enter, and in their turn refusing to associate with their inferiors.’
It is interesting how, no matter much an equal society is strived for by some idealistic folk, human nature will out!
