TradingDownFromE8

MitchK Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I only hope there is an anti-mugging unit on the > train as judging by the places it goes to, they'll > need it. Oh come on, Forest Hill isn't that bad. ;-)

Yeah, you get none of those little independant shops and communities north of the river, certainly not in H******y. Broadway Market, Stoke Newington Church Street, Hoxton, Victoria Park north side. No vibrant atmosphere or quality independant shops to see there. No siree. :)

Cool. An almost objective debate appears to have ensued. I underestimated this place. Still, a lot of areas in London still don't even have a web forum. I feel a bit guilty now about wielding my rod with such stinky bait yesterday (fnar, fnar). Shame, as Huguenot was quite a catch! :)

Glad you like the user name Bob. I was worried it might be too subtle. ;-) I'm off to read more about nappy changing in wine bars now. Rock on! (tu)

It was over 12 years ago, I was but a simple country boy, just moved to the big city. How was I supposed to know?!

's ok Bob, I'm not proud, I can slum it from time to time. I even lived in Clapham once! ;-) I've gven my honest answer to the OPs question. Some defensive replies, some helpful. All good stuff. This thread is by it's very nature going to be centred around postcodes (not that I hold much store in them) and is obviously going to out some of the more parochial attitudes. As I say, ED is alright, for South London. ;-)

Honk - Thanks but they're not in ED. I'm near the police station FWIW. Brendan - Thanks for the info. I suspected The Castle might have one. Will give it a go as it's quite near. Bob - I'm far from unhappy, thanks. I've just moved in with my beautiful girlfriend of 2 years and we're now getting a decent amount of rental income from my flat in E8. I just miss some of the style and individuality from the area I previously inhabited. ED is fine, it suits our needs for now. That ED comedienne Josie Long clearly ain't in love with The Smug either, she's upping sticks for a place in Hackney I believe. Although I've lived here on and off only in the last 2 years, I had a mate down here in the 90s so have seen how it's changed.

Is it a nice place to live, if so why is it better than surrounding areas? It's ok, easy to live in, a bit smug. Better than some areas, worse than others. Quite average TBH. The mix of pubs and shops could be better. A few more peaks and troughs would be welcome as aside from the excellent butcher and florist, they are all a little bland. I like nice food and a drink so don't mind the 2000 (approx) gastro pubs. I also like a standard drinkers pub and there are hardly any of these. Does anyone know anywhere that still has a pool table? What makes East Dulwich stand out from other areas? Is there a strong sense of community and neighborhood in the area? More than other areas? Why? Smugness. ED has it in spades. Slightly misplaced smugness though IMO. It's ok, but not as interesting as some of it's residents believe. No massive sense of community as far as I can make out, outside of the mother and baby groups at least. Does East Dulwich have a local Identity? How would you describe the place? White upper working/lower middle class. Smug. As you may have gathered, the air of smugness rankles a little. But still, my girlfriend lives there, and now so do I. Plus it has an excellent butcher. (JojoMamanAAaaaaaarrrrghhhhhh!!!!!!).