redjam Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Being a nosey parker with an irrational hatred of empty shops, I am intrigued by the first few signs of life in a few empty premises on LL/NX Rd. Anyone have any inside info about the following?Old Woolwich near crossing by Londis: A new boarded-up door has appeared! Can this mean something???Old Chopsticks on LL: Definitely saw someone working there the other day... Anyone know who's taken it on?Old offices opp. Blue Mountain Cafe on NX Rd: I see a 'Sold' sign has gone up. Am pathetically excited at the prospect this might become a shop or shops as it's such a big site. Anyone heard who's bought/rented it?Premises next to flower shop near Goose Green: Is this still to be a dentist? It's taking forever.Old stationer's near Goose Green: I gather from elsewhere on the forum this is to be a second-hand clothes shop? Can anyone confirm this?Old Threshers shop on LL: Sadly, no signs of life in this one at all... Ditto the old video shop, presumably too early to know who's taking on this premises yet (if anyone).Anyone know of any others? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13399-empty-shops-on-lordship-lanenorth-x-rd/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMacGabhann Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Old Woolwich near crossing by Londis: A new boarded-up door has appeared! Can this mean something??? Old Chopsticks on LL: Definitely saw someone working there the other day... Anyone know who's taken it on? My understanding is it is to be a veggie restaurant connected to SMBS. There is new signange in place, hidden by a canvasOld offices opp. Blue Mountain Cafe on NX Rd: I see a 'Sold' sign has gone up. Am pathetically excited at the prospect this might become a shop or shops as it's such a big site. Anyone heard who's bought/rented it? Premises next to flower shop near Goose Green: Is this still to be a dentist? It's taking forever. Old stationer's near Goose Green: I gather from elsewhere on the forum this is to be a second-hand clothes shop? Can anyone confirm this? This is correctOld Threshers shop on LL: Sadly, no signs of life in this one at all... Ditto the old video shop, presumably too early to know who's taking on this premises yet (if anyone). Video shop is on a VERY expensive lease ? suspect it will be a chain if anything Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13399-empty-shops-on-lordship-lanenorth-x-rd/#findComment-363637 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siduhe Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Not LL/NX, but there were builders clearing out the shop on the corner of Forest Hill Road and Dunstans Road (next to William Hill) this morning. That shop's been empty for ages, so will be interesting to see what, if anything, happens on the site. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13399-empty-shops-on-lordship-lanenorth-x-rd/#findComment-363638 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kford Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 SMacG is correct about Chopsticks. Mrs Kford heard from the SMBS boys that they will be turning it into a veggie/organic curry house. The stationers is to be a high-end second-hand clothes shop. Heard that the old offices are to be a Jack Wills White Stuff-type shop. I think I heard that on here though, so read into that what you will. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13399-empty-shops-on-lordship-lanenorth-x-rd/#findComment-363664 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 kford Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> > Heard that the old offices are to be a Jack Wills> White Stuff-type shop. I think I heard that on> here though, so read into that what you will.xxxxxxxI just can't express how absolutely horrified I am to hear this, given that I will have to pass it virtually every day :-SPraying it's not true :-S Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13399-empty-shops-on-lordship-lanenorth-x-rd/#findComment-363670 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgley Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 May be the, rates are just too high and completion to great::o Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13399-empty-shops-on-lordship-lanenorth-x-rd/#findComment-363676 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlteenie Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 And the Blue Tile cafe is soon to become a veggie restaurant.. We'll be spoiled for choice. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13399-empty-shops-on-lordship-lanenorth-x-rd/#findComment-363701 Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjam Posted September 22, 2010 Author Share Posted September 22, 2010 Do you mean the Blue Brick Cafe on Fellbrigg Road? Yes, how funny there'll be two veggie cafes opening so close together. Good to hear that SMBS has taken over the old Chopsticks site.Interesting about the old offices on NX Rd - I'll be sad to see a chain move in to that street. But it all sounds rather unconfirmed so I guess it's a bit early to bring out my protest placards.And hooray for a 'high-end' second-hand clothes shop! We wouldn't want just any old second-hand clothes in ED after all... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13399-empty-shops-on-lordship-lanenorth-x-rd/#findComment-363723 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonM Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 The on dit is that they will not merely be "high-end second hand clothes" but vintage clothes...:)) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13399-empty-shops-on-lordship-lanenorth-x-rd/#findComment-363729 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishDancer Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 I heard that there is a Nandos coming to ll,not sure how true this is!! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13399-empty-shops-on-lordship-lanenorth-x-rd/#findComment-363736 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgley Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Thank you snobby redjam(td) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13399-empty-shops-on-lordship-lanenorth-x-rd/#findComment-363772 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scylla100 Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Anybody have any idea about Golden City on Whately Road behind the police station? Its just been in a state of entropy for years and years. Anybody have any information on what the story is there? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13399-empty-shops-on-lordship-lanenorth-x-rd/#findComment-363776 Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjam Posted September 22, 2010 Author Share Posted September 22, 2010 Thank you snobby redjamEr, what for? The comment about second-hand clothes? Um, that was a J-O-K-E... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13399-empty-shops-on-lordship-lanenorth-x-rd/#findComment-363779 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moos Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 SimonM Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> The on dit is that they will not merely be> "high-end second hand clothes" but vintage> clothes...:))My mother was annoyed to find that clothes from Her Era (60s) are now vintage, and stuff that she thought was vintage (20s/30s) is now considered antique.. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13399-empty-shops-on-lordship-lanenorth-x-rd/#findComment-363782 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMacGabhann Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 ScyllaI like looking at the prices on the menu in there - takes me right back Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13399-empty-shops-on-lordship-lanenorth-x-rd/#findComment-363785 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kford Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Scylla100 Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Anybody have any idea about Golden City on Whately> Road behind the police station? Its just been in> a state of entropy for years and years. Anybody> have any information on what the story is there?Waitrose Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13399-empty-shops-on-lordship-lanenorth-x-rd/#findComment-363800 Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjam Posted September 22, 2010 Author Share Posted September 22, 2010 Ah, I was wondering how long it would be before anyone mentioned the W word... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13399-empty-shops-on-lordship-lanenorth-x-rd/#findComment-363807 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kford Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Sorry, I meant M&S Simply Food Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13399-empty-shops-on-lordship-lanenorth-x-rd/#findComment-363823 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scylla100 Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 @Sean - you got me, I've asked this b4. Now go get me an answer!;-) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13399-empty-shops-on-lordship-lanenorth-x-rd/#findComment-363831 Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidh Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 stay tued... tanna's chemist (next to empty threshers) is closing at the end of next week and relocating to the med centre in melbourne road. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13399-empty-shops-on-lordship-lanenorth-x-rd/#findComment-363861 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubluke Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 would love a decent menswear shop to fill one of these places, bit gutted to hear the blue brick cafe will no longer be a breakfast type caff, they did a great fry up, interested to see what the new place will be like though - I have to say though it seems a bit of a rubbish location for a restaurant though, can't imagine them getting much walk in business Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13399-empty-shops-on-lordship-lanenorth-x-rd/#findComment-363949 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudge Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 try the Menswear shop on Grove Lane near to the Texaco garage :) surprised this is still there, never seen anyone go in ! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13399-empty-shops-on-lordship-lanenorth-x-rd/#findComment-364195 Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjam Posted September 23, 2010 Author Share Posted September 23, 2010 I was surprised to discover the other day that the homeware part of Mrs Robinson has a little menswear section at the back of the shop - think this is new? Not cheap, but looked like a decent selection. And Ed is pretty good for men's clothes. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13399-empty-shops-on-lordship-lanenorth-x-rd/#findComment-364209 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMacGabhann Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Fudge.. Waaaay out of date. That closed. While back. For the reasons you outline Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13399-empty-shops-on-lordship-lanenorth-x-rd/#findComment-364213 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellwood Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Ed is good for mens clothes if you like to pay through the nose for them. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/13399-empty-shops-on-lordship-lanenorth-x-rd/#findComment-364270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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