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A lovely thread! It's inspired me to remember - and value - everything I love about ED, and why I've lived here for over 20 years! And in no particular order, here's a few: The fact that I can walk to five parks from where I live; the library and staff on Barry Road; spring and autumn in Dulwich Park; the fact that my garden overlooks lots of other gardens; the people who run the Greetings Shop who, true to their shop name, always find the time to greet you and have a chat; the friendly stallholders on North Cross Road market; breakfast at the Blue Mountain and baguettes at the French place on LL (name escapes me); the greengrocers on North Cross Road; the Cheeseblock and all that's in it; SMBS for inevitably getting me out of tight spots hours before a dinner party (with a special word for the lovely Amit but I won't divulge it here); Tam at Village Way Hairdressersfor a great service (he always seems to know when a head massage would come in handy...); the buzz around LL; the fact that ED has a mixed community which seems to gel well and where I feel at home!

Kudos on the threads so far - the fact that such a topic on this wonderful forum exists says it all about ED really.


Apart from those already listed, I love the fact that friends/family who come to visit are blown away by the place. Makes me proud to live here.


Also, Clarence in the Bishop always brings a smile to my face. And I have to second the earlier point about the friendly staff there.

Dry Cleaners near the station - Mustafa is the friendliest man on earth

Mirash Tandoori for takeaways

Pizzas at the Gowlett, New Year at the Gowlett

Franklins for great food

The friendly newsagent (with the hearing aid) on the corner of Melbourne Grove nr the station

John Alan flowers

Mon Petit Chou for friendly service

Paine & Hunter opticians


The list goes on really....

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