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"Brilliant place away from the crowds. " If you find the quieter spots, you’ll have a great time | |||
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Haha I wouldn’t know, never stepped foot inside it "I did about 10 years ago, primark is much more organised | |||
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"It's too busy, too big, too unfamiliar, too many tourists, more expensive than our other cities (in the main), it takes ages to get anywhere I never really settle there - I'm always looking over my shoulder I love cityscapes and exploring, just not there " I do like the Brick Lane though  | |||
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"I love london for a flying visit, however i couldnt live there, far too many ignorant people and rundown areas away from the main focus points. Plus its over priced just because its london." Every town has its run down and tired areas, you’ve just got to know what to avoid. Ignorant people, hard to not agree but most will be people that just work here and commute in every day or the millions of people that visit. Find those that actually live here and you’ll see the difference Every capital city is over priced, but people pay it. Just means when I go elsewhere it always seems like a bargain to drink or eat | |||
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"Just too big and not enough countryside for me. A great place to visit though. " It is big, bigger population than some countries. If it had countryside it wouldn’t be a city. However, there is lots of green space and some great hidden peaceful gems of tranquility, it’s just taking the time to find them. | |||
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"Too many people plus annoying accents "Haha annoying accents, you’ll be hard pushed to hear a true London accent nowadays. Accents from all the UK and the world make up the sounds of London now Although you might occasionally still hear a bit of “Hampton Wick” in the air as we deal with the tourists in rush hour | |||
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"Just too big and not enough countryside for me. A great place to visit though. It is big, bigger population than some countries. If it had countryside it wouldn’t be a city. However, there is lots of green space and some great hidden peaceful gems of tranquility, it’s just taking the time to find them. " True, there are some lovely parks and gardens. It’s not just London, I wouldn’t want to live in any major city. I’m love visiting and exploring but I often feel a weight lift when I get out and see countryside. I guess I’m not a town mouse. | |||
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"Lived just outside in Dagenham and worked in East Ham,found people really friendly." East London / Essex borders - a place where you can have a conversation about anything | |||
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"One of the best cities in the world " Wouldn’t live there though. I’m near enough to be there in an under an hour. Perfect for me | |||
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"It's too busy, too big, too unfamiliar, too many tourists, more expensive than our other cities (in the main), it takes ages to get anywhere I never really settle there - I'm always looking over my shoulder I love cityscapes and exploring, just not there " Too unfamiliar I understand for anyone that visits, it’s a busy bustling place. Takes ages to get anywhere, don’t use the roads for one, slowest way to travel. Use your feet and walk (especially in the centre), the rest jump on the tube but be savvy about it Looking over your shoulder, for what ? | |||
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"Harrods is untidy
Haha I wouldn’t know, never stepped foot inside it
I did about 10 years ago, primark is much more organised "and a better place to go
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"Off the back of another thread, why don’t you like London? People unfriendly; everyone too busy; too many people ? I’ve lived here 36 years and can’t think of a better place to live. I love London especially the mighty spurs Let’s hear your views " | |||
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"Off the back of another thread, why don’t you like London? People unfriendly; everyone too busy; too many people ? I’ve lived here 36 years and can’t think of a better place to live. Let’s hear your views "I agree I love London, not fond of the tourists but then what country doesn't have that problem, the outer suburbs can be a bit grotty and the price of living there extortionate but central London is amazing lots to do and see. The history second to none architecture and the mix of old and new blended well.  | |||
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"I enjoy a short visit every now and then, but I couldn’t live within the M25 again. It’s too busy, too expensive and I would miss being able to walk into the countryside. I prefer living in a more tranquil place." It is very busy in the centre and expensive. As for walking into the countryside within the M25 so many places you can do, but no mountains | |||
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"It's too busy, too big, too unfamiliar, too many tourists, more expensive than our other cities (in the main), it takes ages to get anywhere I never really settle there - I'm always looking over my shoulder I love cityscapes and exploring, just not there I do like the Brick Lane though "Well if you’re going to Brick Lane and it’s surrounding area, no wonder you are looking over your shoulder | |||
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"I enjoy a short visit every now and then, but I couldn’t live within the M25 again. It’s too busy, too expensive and I would miss being able to walk into the countryside. I prefer living in a more tranquil place. It is very busy in the centre and expensive. As for walking into the countryside within the M25 so many places you can do, but no mountains "There’s a good hill in Barnet we used to sledge down | |||
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"One of the best cities in the world " It is indeed Nora | |||
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"I enjoy a short visit every now and then, but I couldn’t live within the M25 again. It’s too busy, too expensive and I would miss being able to walk into the countryside. I prefer living in a more tranquil place. It is very busy in the centre and expensive. As for walking into the countryside within the M25 so many places you can do, but no mountains "Within a mile of me I can walk out through beautiful woodland onto a picturesque sandstone escarpment and have breathtaking views over some of the most gorgeous British countryside. I couldn’t move back
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"Super friendly people. Lived and worked there for a long time. If anything we find many northerners intolerant to the very things our southern friends are accused of. Funny one that! If the north south divide really does exist, we don’t believe it was put in place by southerners. People ranting about high prices, well that’ll be down to that simple thing in Economics that we all learnt at school, called supply and demand. Same anywhere in the world!" Ah the lovely North / South divide ! For me as a mongrel of the UK coming from the head, chest and bum of the UK I personally find the south more friendly. The north seems more closed and unwelcoming of others, especially southerners. | |||
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"One of the best cities in the world Wouldn’t live there though. I’m near enough to be there in an under an hour. Perfect for me " A great place to dip in and out of. 35 minutes for me to reach the centre if I wish it but I’m still just outside zone one and got the joy of water, greenery and wildlife | |||
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"Too many people plus annoying accents
Haha annoying accents, you’ll be hard pushed to hear a true London accent nowadays. Accents from all the UK and the world make up the sounds of London now
Although you might occasionally still hear a bit of “Hampton Wick” in the air as we deal with the tourists in rush hour
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"One of the best cities in the world Wouldn’t live there though. I’m near enough to be there in an under an hour. Perfect for me A great place to dip in and out of. 35 minutes for me to reach the centre if I wish it but I’m still just outside zone one and got the joy of water, greenery and wildlife "Same. Perfect | |||
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"Lived in Hackney for 3 years at the back end of the 80s. It changed so much just in that time and way more since. I don't know if I could live there, but I still love it. I still think it's the greatest city on the planet. It's also where the love of my life is "London is for ever changing, I can’t remember the last time you looked at the skyline and didn’t see a crane, things get tired and rejuvenating, that’s the way of life
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"My family are from the East end of London. Proper cockneys. I used to love going to London but I haven't been in bout 5 years now, I just think you can't relax there now. Or maybe it's because I'm getting old " Got to love a true cockney. When I first left home at 18 and told my mam I was moving to the east end she was horrified, until she came and met the scary looking bunch and realised they were just like family to me and vice versa - the old community feel - 30 years later that hasn’t changed | |||
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"Off the back of another thread, why don’t you like London? People unfriendly; everyone too busy; too many people ? I’ve lived here 36 years and can’t think of a better place to live. I love London especially the mighty spurs Let’s hear your views "Got to love the Spurs | |||
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"Off the back of another thread, why don’t you like London? People unfriendly; everyone too busy; too many people ? I’ve lived here 36 years and can’t think of a better place to live. Let’s hear your views I agree I love London, not fond of the tourists but then what country doesn't have that problem, the outer suburbs can be a bit grotty and the price of living there extortionate but central London is amazing lots to do and see. The history second to none architecture and the mix of old and new blended well. "Even we don’t like the tourists should be banned during rush hour haha. | |||
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"Spent most of my childhood in Kingston and loved it but wouldn't want to live there now xx" Kingston lovely place, there’s a pocket of London for everyone | |||
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"I like my visits to the big smoke and it’s fun making eye contact with people or asking randoms on the tube for the time "Haha that was you was it
Even we do that and we live here, can’t beat making people laugh on the tube | |||
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"I enjoy a short visit every now and then, but I couldn’t live within the M25 again. It’s too busy, too expensive and I would miss being able to walk into the countryside. I prefer living in a more tranquil place. It is very busy in the centre and expensive. As for walking into the countryside within the M25 so many places you can do, but no mountains
There’s a good hill in Barnet we used to sledge down "I remember that from childhood. Now we drag the tea tray to Greenwich Hill | |||
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"born and raised I love London. Also have a little place in Kent but can't stay there any longer than 2 days it's so bloody boring I love the madness of the big city. Love my London home. " A fellow London lover
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"Off the back of another thread, why don’t you like London? People unfriendly; everyone too busy; too many people ? I’ve lived here 36 years and can’t think of a better place to live. Let’s hear your views "Love London Great vibe...I’m proud of our Capital..... | |||
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"North London born and bred but wouldn’t go back to live there rent free. Too many people, cars, virtually no green space prices are crazy and crime where we used to live is scary. Still got some friends in North London and they are putting stuff on Facebook almost daily about shootings and stabbing. So no not keen on London any more far happier out of the place " Knife crime is a concern in certain pockets and unfortunately some areas have been over populated at the expense of green spaces. However, that can be said for most cities | |||
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"Best city in the world " It is and I’m lucky enough to live here | |||
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"I love london for a flying visit, however i couldnt live there, far too many ignorant people and rundown areas away from the main focus points. Plus its over priced just because its london." That’s what makes it London Everywhere has its rundown areas How many construction cranes do you see in London at anyone time Hundreds It’s a living thing | |||
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"It's too busy, too big, too unfamiliar, too many tourists, more expensive than our other cities (in the main), it takes ages to get anywhere I never really settle there - I'm always looking over my shoulder I love cityscapes and exploring, just not there Too unfamiliar I understand for anyone that visits, it’s a busy bustling place. Takes ages to get anywhere, don’t use the roads for one, slowest way to travel. Use your feet and walk (especially in the centre), the rest jump on the tube but be savvy about it Looking over your shoulder, for what ? " Walking doesn't bother me, tubes do - I am pretty claustrophobic, both in small spaces and in crowded spaces I do use them, but they invariably bring on a panic attack I get that isn't London's fault, but as the car or surface transport is much easier for me, it's an effort I can't take my car there anymore now anyway, it's one of those diesels that they hate, despite the fact it has much lower emissions than most petrols As regards looking over my shoulder, I dunno what it is - I love cities normally, I don't get that feeling everywhere Infact, only two cities have that effect on me, London and Prague I just feel a constant unease when I visit either | |||
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"I enjoy a short visit every now and then, but I couldn’t live within the M25 again. It’s too busy, too expensive and I would miss being able to walk into the countryside. I prefer living in a more tranquil place. It is very busy in the centre and expensive. As for walking into the countryside within the M25 so many places you can do, but no mountains
Within a mile of me I can walk out through beautiful woodland onto a picturesque sandstone escarpment and have breathtaking views over some of the most gorgeous British countryside. I couldn’t move back
"Sounds great. For me it’s a 15 minute walk to the tranquillity of the enclosed flower garden in Greenwich Park, city life left behind and the view from the top of Greenwich Hill over the city just perfect | |||
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"I love London, yeah it's busy, expensive and bustling etc BUT there are some wonderful hidden gems and such a diversity of life and things to do - always said I'd like to live there one day, even for a brief period, closest I managed was the suburbs. I love the idea of having such a wealth of choice on the doorstep and even things like not needing a car appeal. Doubt I'll ever live there now though." The diversity is the key from the food, to experiences, to the full mix of people - there really is no place like it, in that respect, in the world. Ditch the car..... walk, cycle (!), sail the river or grab the tube it’s a damn lot quicker and you never know what you’ll find | |||
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"City life can be hectic with all of the hustle and bustle that goes on...... it’s the norm no matter where you go. I love city breaks and I am always out and about, especially London. Once you know a place you find the hidden gems, I love some of the bars and restaurants along the river Thames and Camden market. I recently stayed in the Hilton and had a lovely view of the Shard and the surroundings city. People of London seem to be taking a bit of ripping at the moment, I say well done guys I love the place
"The more you visit, the you discover. After 36 years I’m still discovering new things
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"I live on the outskirts of London and love it here..you can be in the city in just 20 minutes or in the beautiful countryside... We also have the mighty West Ham...the best football team in the capital.... "Oh Ash you were doing so well at selling our gorgeous city and then you drop the Hammer haha | |||
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"Too many people plus annoying accents
Haha annoying accents, you’ll be hard pushed to hear a true London accent nowadays. Accents from all the UK and the world make up the sounds of London now
Although you might occasionally still hear a bit of “Hampton Wick” in the air as we deal with the tourists in rush hour
i dunno what that is so il laugh and pretend i do "Lol Loo it’s good old cockney slang | |||
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"Spurschick our first home we bought as a couple was a stones throw from Spurs ground. Soon as we had our first kid knew we had to leave, the place wasn’t safe to walk around at night. Moved to Hertfordshire was cleaner safer next to no crime at all. Yeah I’m a Londoner but can’t say I’m proud of the place at all. " To be fair Tottenham is and always has been one of the rougher areas of London and also one of the most run down - and is probably one of the last areas thag hasn't undergone major regeneration, although hopefully the new stadium will spark that a little. I had an Aunt lived just round the corner from the ground and visited her many times - also worked in Tottenham for 2 or 3 years and so long as you kept your wits about you and avoided certain areas it wasn't that bad. Would I want to live there probably not, did I feel safe there? For the most part yes. It does have it's nice areas too - Bruce Grove for example has a lovely park, and round the back of the high street on the opposite side to the ground there are some lovely back street pubs. No it's not Mayfair or other swanky areas, but still has character. | |||
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"Spurschick our first home we bought as a couple was a stones throw from Spurs ground. Soon as we had our first kid knew we had to leave, the place wasn’t safe to walk around at night. Moved to Hertfordshire was cleaner safer next to no crime at all. Yeah I’m a Londoner but can’t say I’m proud of the place at all. " I completely understand that. My first job was at seven sisters and I made sure I was gone by nightfall. It’s still an area in serious need of rejuvenation and it will come. | |||
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"Spurschick our first home we bought as a couple was a stones throw from Spurs ground. Soon as we had our first kid knew we had to leave, the place wasn’t safe to walk around at night. Moved to Hertfordshire was cleaner safer next to no crime at all. Yeah I’m a Londoner but can’t say I’m proud of the place at all. " but the safeness of the place isn't londoners that's the community that filled it and turned it that way, the community spirit London had when I was a boy has gone for sure | |||
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"I have relatives in London. Stayed a few time when i was a kid... Loved it " | |||
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"I just don't like over built badly run places with bad roads and too much traffic I stopped living in Southend for the same reason though the job I do now allows me to cut through traffic with ease sometimes though it also involves having to go into London on occasion " None of that is a problem for me as I don’t use a car... why would I want to be in a tin box and dictated by a set route to get somewhere, when I can use the feet I was born with, change direction whenever I like and enjoy the “fresh” air and discover things the tin box will never reach | |||
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"I do love the time I spend in London, the one complaint I have is that it’s dirty. I feel the need to shower ALL the time Lex" I hear you Lex, that’s the pollution. Never wear white when it rains in London | |||
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"Off the back of another thread, why don’t you like London? People unfriendly; everyone too busy; too many people ? I’ve lived here 36 years and can’t think of a better place to live. Let’s hear your views
Love London Great vibe...I’m proud of our Capital..... "Me too | |||
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"We like visiting London. There are lots of things to do, see and discover there. It's too built-up and crowded to live there. We prefer somewhere quieter and greener to live." I understand that but it’s where you pick to live, so many places in London that are quiet and green to live. | |||
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"I love London, yeah it's busy, expensive and bustling etc BUT there are some wonderful hidden gems and such a diversity of life and things to do - always said I'd like to live there one day, even for a brief period, closest I managed was the suburbs. I love the idea of having such a wealth of choice on the doorstep and even things like not needing a car appeal. Doubt I'll ever live there now though. The diversity is the key from the food, to experiences, to the full mix of people - there really is no place like it, in that respect, in the world. Ditch the car..... walk, cycle (!), sail the river or grab the tube it’s a damn lot quicker and you never know what you’ll find "Agreed and there are some great and safe cycle routes within London that are off the main roads - and yep the river is a fantastic way to travel - once went from Docklands to Chelsea (don't ask it was work ) on the river starting off on one of the big river cruisers and then changing to a small family run boat at Embankment took a group of American work colleagues and they loved it.
I think the trouble is those that don't know London get a preconceived idea that it's all tourist attractions, muggings, sky high prices, unfriendly people and filthy streets - and yes those things do exist and happen - BUT there is so so much more to London than that.
I've had some fantastic days out in London that haven't cost me more than the train fare - simple things like walking along the river from Tower Bridge to Embankment, taking in Borough Market en route, then walking back along The Strand and Fleet Street taking in all that there is to see.
Many of the Museums are free, even the big ones and offer such a wealth of information too, it doesn't have to be expensive to visit at all.
Someone once told me to make sure I look up when I walk round London, and it's true there is so much to see above the normal eyeline, fantastic architecture and the like.
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"It's too busy, too big, too unfamiliar, too many tourists, more expensive than our other cities (in the main), it takes ages to get anywhere I never really settle there - I'm always looking over my shoulder I love cityscapes and exploring, just not there Too unfamiliar I understand for anyone that visits, it’s a busy bustling place. Takes ages to get anywhere, don’t use the roads for one, slowest way to travel. Use your feet and walk (especially in the centre), the rest jump on the tube but be savvy about it Looking over your shoulder, for what ? Walking doesn't bother me, tubes do - I am pretty claustrophobic, both in small spaces and in crowded spaces I do use them, but they invariably bring on a panic attack I get that isn't London's fault, but as the car or surface transport is much easier for me, it's an effort I can't take my car there anymore now anyway, it's one of those diesels that they hate, despite the fact it has much lower emissions than most petrols As regards looking over my shoulder, I dunno what it is - I love cities normally, I don't get that feeling everywhere Infact, only two cities have that effect on me, London and Prague I just feel a constant unease when I visit either" Sorry to hear it makes you feel like that. The tube is something tiger used to and not for everyone hence use the feet or the bus. Your car ban, well unless you wish to pay the emissions toll, is something I’m happy with. Too many vehicles in London, sat in a jam, engines running | |||
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"Spurschick our first home we bought as a couple was a stones throw from Spurs ground. Soon as we had our first kid knew we had to leave, the place wasn’t safe to walk around at night. Moved to Hertfordshire was cleaner safer next to no crime at all. Yeah I’m a Londoner but can’t say I’m proud of the place at all. but the safeness of the place isn't londoners that's the community that filled it and turned it that way, the community spirit London had when I was a boy has gone for sure "Not in all places it hasn’t and something that is making a comeback However I would say generally though the community spirit that used to exist throughout this country is disappearing | |||
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"I quite enjoy visiting London loads to see and do "Well Taff for a man that loves his outdoors, forests and hill walking, it’s great to hear you say that | |||
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"I've only visited and I found it too busy for my liking dirty and some real ignorant people. Then again I've never seen the "real london" that people go on about " It all depends where you go. As for the dirt that is city living, you try clearing up after just short of 10 million people plus visitors. The ignorance I hate is people that think it’s alright just to drop their rubbish because they can’t see a bun in front of their nose ! | |||
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"I think london is magical! But I do agree with the opinion that it's quite run down in areas... " It is in places, but that is like any city in the world and even in this country | |||
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"I've only visited and I found it too busy for my liking dirty and some real ignorant people. Then again I've never seen the "real london" that people go on about It all depends where you go. As for the dirt that is city living, you try clearing up after just short of 10 million people plus visitors. The ignorance I hate is people that think it’s alright just to drop their rubbish because they can’t see a bun in front of their nose ! " I can smell a bun in front of my nose that's currant by the way | |||
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"I love London, yeah it's busy, expensive and bustling etc BUT there are some wonderful hidden gems and such a diversity of life and things to do - always said I'd like to live there one day, even for a brief period, closest I managed was the suburbs. I love the idea of having such a wealth of choice on the doorstep and even things like not needing a car appeal. Doubt I'll ever live there now though. The diversity is the key from the food, to experiences, to the full mix of people - there really is no place like it, in that respect, in the world. Ditch the car..... walk, cycle (!), sail the river or grab the tube it’s a damn lot quicker and you never know what you’ll find
Agreed and there are some great and safe cycle routes within London that are off the main roads - and yep the river is a fantastic way to travel - once went from Docklands to Chelsea (don't ask it was work ) on the river starting off on one of the big river cruisers and then changing to a small family run boat at Embankment took a group of American work colleagues and they loved it.
I think the trouble is those that don't know London get a preconceived idea that it's all tourist attractions, muggings, sky high prices, unfriendly people and filthy streets - and yes those things do exist and happen - BUT there is so so much more to London than that.
I've had some fantastic days out in London that haven't cost me more than the train fare - simple things like walking along the river from Tower Bridge to Embankment, taking in Borough Market en route, then walking back along The Strand and Fleet Street taking in all that there is to see.
Many of the Museums are free, even the big ones and offer such a wealth of information too, it doesn't have to be expensive to visit at all.
Someone once told me to make sure I look up when I walk round London, and it's true there is so much to see above the normal eyeline, fantastic architecture and the like.
What's not to like really?"You nailed it, it can be expensive or inexpensive as you make it. I take my lad into central London and we can be there for 7-8 hours and all it costs me is the price of a fish supper and an ice cream. We take in a show, the sights, the culture, the nature and just enjoy being out and about Totally agree with “look up and around” and you’ll discover some real gems if you just lost as walking - we are always spotting something new in places we’ve walked through many a time | |||
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"Nice to visit, but I wouldn't live there. I can do the city thing but I am an outdoors guy at heart..." I love the outdoors and the countryside, but I couldn’t live there It’s too damn quiet and strange as it may seem, I don’t feel safe. | |||
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"I've only visited and I found it too busy for my liking dirty and some real ignorant people. Then again I've never seen the "real london" that people go on about It all depends where you go. As for the dirt that is city living, you try clearing up after just short of 10 million people plus visitors. The ignorance I hate is people that think it’s alright just to drop their rubbish because they can’t see a bun in front of their nose ! I can smell a bun in front of my nose that's currant by the way "Oops hehe bin ! Love a currant bun mind | |||
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"Huge amount to see and do. Enormous opportunity. But every time I go my blood pressure rises. I just can't handle the level of busy, crowded, and rushing. Manchester has most of those things, but is way more laid back. Not knocking it, just not for me. " Understandable Swing. Smaller cities definitely work for those not used to it and the hustle and bustle of London takes some getting used to | |||
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"I live in kent, but travel up to tottenham to watch them play at the end of the season, don't like wembley, London has lots to offer" Wembley meh, take it or leave it, nightmare to get to and even more so to leave. | |||
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"We like visiting London. There are lots of things to do, see and discover there. It's too built-up and crowded to live there. We prefer somewhere quieter and greener to live. I understand that but it’s where you pick to live, so many places in London that are quiet and green to live. " But are the affordable by people on a moderate income? Genuine enquiry. Nevertheless we like the open countryside on our doorstep. | |||
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"I live on the outskirts of London and love it here..you can be in the city in just 20 minutes or in the beautiful countryside... We also have the mighty West Ham...the best football team in the capital....
Oh Ash you were doing so well at selling our gorgeous city and then you drop the Hammer haha "Sorry but your both wrong... best team by far is leyton orient. You want a true grass roots london team. Thats where you go. Then you hit walthamstow market for pie and mash after. | |||
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"I enjoy a short visit every now and then, but I couldn’t live within the M25 again. It’s too busy, too expensive and I would miss being able to walk into the countryside. I prefer living in a more tranquil place. It is very busy in the centre and expensive. As for walking into the countryside within the M25 so many places you can do, but no mountains
Within a mile of me I can walk out through beautiful woodland onto a picturesque sandstone escarpment and have breathtaking views over some of the most gorgeous British countryside. I couldn’t move back
Sounds great. For me it’s a 15 minute walk to the tranquillity of the enclosed flower garden in Greenwich Park, city life left behind and the view from the top of Greenwich Hill over the city just perfect "That sounds lovely too. I don’t know the South East of London, very well but I do remember that area being very nice | |||
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"We like visiting London. There are lots of things to do, see and discover there. It's too built-up and crowded to live there. We prefer somewhere quieter and greener to live. I understand that but it’s where you pick to live, so many places in London that are quiet and green to live. But are the affordable by people on a moderate income? Genuine enquiry. Nevertheless we like the open countryside on our doorstep." Definitely not.... I’m a serial private renter since leaving home, I’ll buy somewhere when grey and old | |||
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"The cost of everything puts me off. Ever been to Dublin! " Once, for a gig, didn't stay any longer than neccesary for exactly the same reason. | |||
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"The cost of everything puts me off. Ever been to Dublin! Once, for a gig, didn't stay any longer than neccesary for exactly the same reason." Depends where you to tbh. Getting there is extortionate! Cheaper from Manchester to London than for me! Clubs are ridiculously expensive but not that different really. Cheaper in the gay bars for some reason! | |||
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"I live on the outskirts of London and love it here..you can be in the city in just 20 minutes or in the beautiful countryside... We also have the mighty West Ham...the best football team in the capital....
Oh Ash you were doing so well at selling our gorgeous city and then you drop the Hammer haha
Sorry but your both wrong... best team by far is leyton orient. You want a true grass roots london team. Thats where you go.
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"I enjoy a short visit every now and then, but I couldn’t live within the M25 again. It’s too busy, too expensive and I would miss being able to walk into the countryside. I prefer living in a more tranquil place. It is very busy in the centre and expensive. As for walking into the countryside within the M25 so many places you can do, but no mountains
Within a mile of me I can walk out through beautiful woodland onto a picturesque sandstone escarpment and have breathtaking views over some of the most gorgeous British countryside. I couldn’t move back
Sounds great. For me it’s a 15 minute walk to the tranquillity of the enclosed flower garden in Greenwich Park, city life left behind and the view from the top of Greenwich Hill over the city just perfect
That sounds lovely too. I don’t know the South East of London, very well but I do remember that area being very nice"My neither. I’m a north London girl so going south of the river I need my passport, but the times I venture south there are some beautiful pockets | |||
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"I lived down london for 3 year a year gap then 5 more years up until 3 years ago.. im still there afew times a month now... im not sure i could live there again (i love the characterfull green derbyshire village i live in now) im very fond of london enjoyed living there but just avoided certain parts of it like mile end area, preachers corner ect (basically anywhere there were protesters & racial ignorance... yes i was stopped from going into a certain area because i was white)
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"I'm fortunate to be 30 mins from town but still live in a quiet town. Love going out in town, the vibrancy, the sights and history, the myriad of different bars/places to eat etc. I wouldn't want to commute in every day though! " Spoilt for choice
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"The cost of everything puts me off. Ever been to Dublin! 8 Euros for a pint of Guinness seemed entirely reasonable to me! "What is that in real money.... £7 ? Damn even we don’t pay that | |||
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"I'm fortunate to be 30 mins from town but still live in a quiet town. Love going out in town, the vibrancy, the sights and history, the myriad of different bars/places to eat etc. I wouldn't want to commute in every day though! Spoilt for choice
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"I have very happy memories made in London, it holds a special place in my heart. If I could afford it, I would have an appartment or a little mews house in the city. " Sounds bliss, love the mews houses | |||
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"Trent Park, Hampstead Heath, Regents Park,St. James Park, The Serpentine. Plenty of open spaces if you want that in London, I like the diversity of it...lived there for many years, miss it sometimes, but love living by the sea now" and that’s just the central ones, don’t forget Putney Heath, Richmond Park, Greenwich Park to name a few others
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"It's not really the place for me. I'm anxious at the best of times. So many people, confusing public transport, heavy pollution, it all brings me out in a cold sweat at the prospect. I've friends who live in Kingston, that's about as close to London as I Ike to get. " It can be very stressful to visit if not used to it and completely understand that | |||
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"I actually miss London a lot and I'm always thrilled when I have to go there with work. Thinking back, it would probably be the busyness but on the same hand that's sort of energising as well for me." Nothing happens slowly, not even walking, so definitely keeps you in your toes. It’s hard to adapt when leave the city and go at a slower pace | |||
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"I'm there next weekend, gonna see the sites and then finish with Kisstory On The Common. I've never been before, I'm sure it's a great city "You’ll have a fab time | |||
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"I enjoy a short visit every now and then, but I couldn’t live within the M25 again. It’s too busy, too expensive and I would miss being able to walk into the countryside. I prefer living in a more tranquil place. It is very busy in the centre and expensive. As for walking into the countryside within the M25 so many places you can do, but no mountains
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"Off the back of another thread, why don’t you like London? People unfriendly; everyone too busy; too many people ? I’ve lived here 36 years and can’t think of a better place to live. Let’s hear your views "Lived in London all my life. Love it It's vibrant and full of life. So much to do and see. Plus my football team is in North London and so am I -- The one with the lillywhite shirts in case you ask. | |||
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"I love London, yeah it's busy, expensive and bustling etc BUT there are some wonderful hidden gems and such a diversity of life and things to do - always said I'd like to live there one day, even for a brief period, closest I managed was the suburbs. I love the idea of having such a wealth of choice on the doorstep and even things like not needing a car appeal. Doubt I'll ever live there now though. The diversity is the key from the food, to experiences, to the full mix of people - there really is no place like it, in that respect, in the world. Ditch the car..... walk, cycle (!), sail the river or grab the tube it’s a damn lot quicker and you never know what you’ll find
Agreed and there are some great and safe cycle routes within London that are off the main roads - and yep the river is a fantastic way to travel - once went from Docklands to Chelsea (don't ask it was work ) on the river starting off on one of the big river cruisers and then changing to a small family run boat at Embankment took a group of American work colleagues and they loved it.
I think the trouble is those that don't know London get a preconceived idea that it's all tourist attractions, muggings, sky high prices, unfriendly people and filthy streets - and yes those things do exist and happen - BUT there is so so much more to London than that.
I've had some fantastic days out in London that haven't cost me more than the train fare - simple things like walking along the river from Tower Bridge to Embankment, taking in Borough Market en route, then walking back along The Strand and Fleet Street taking in all that there is to see.
Many of the Museums are free, even the big ones and offer such a wealth of information too, it doesn't have to be expensive to visit at all.
Someone once told me to make sure I look up when I walk round London, and it's true there is so much to see above the normal eyeline, fantastic architecture and the like.
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"I`ve lived here all my life (bar 3 years away for work), I wouldn't want to live anywhere else. There's a hell of a lot of anti London sentiment on here, there's snide comments all the time, here & in all social media aimed at London &/or Londoners. I think the main reasons are.. The government is very London-centric, a lot of investment seems to revolve around the south east... A lot of people also seem to think we are a stereotype, either the "crafty cockney" out to screw everyone else, or middle-upper class, liberal, patronising snobs. It's all very naive. Also, why have so many non-Londoners have so much to say about Sadiq Khan? What impact does he have on your lives?" But we know what it’s really like, so I don’t let others opinions of our home affect me. | |||
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"I think it’s a great place to visit but don’t like the pace of life down there . I’ve had a house in Wimbledon for almost 25 years never once entered my head to live there . Give me the North and out in the stix any day "Wise investment
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"Iv been spending a lot of time in London recently. I do love it as is a vibrant city and there is always something going on. However it has been a major adjustment. It's always busy and people always seem in such a hurry and seem impatient. I have had people help me with my bag on the stairs on the tube and very occasionally offer me a seat but on the whole people do seem unfriendly especially on the tube, the central line is a nightmare!" It is a huge change if you are not used to it. However you can adapt and enjoy it rather than it be a stress. Tube etiquette is out of the door and has been for years. Personally I’m not shy to say to someone to stand up if someone more in need of a seat gets on. I would not expect anyone to get up for me just because I am a woman either, I’ve two legs and can stand and do 95% of the time even if seats available Central is the worse line, deep, hot and crammed I will go out of my way to use another route. Friendliness in the tube is a whole other language, no one wants to be there but have to use it. When you are getting up close and personal sometimes with an individual (or more than one) then you would with a partner, because it’s the position you’ve been pushed into, smiles go out of the window Put your music on zone out and pray that’s a briefcase or alike, rather than something else pushing against you | |||
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"I lived in London for 11 years and whilst I’ve been back up north for the last 10 there are still some after affects. My neighbours are lovely but I still think it’s weird that they chat to me and I can’t stand on an escalator without being on the right. I grew tired of London, but I do love going back now. " Haha yes that over friendliness of neighbours, it’s good to say hi but there’s a limit When walking or standing in London stick to the right and you’ll do just fine | |||
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"Its ok for a visit for a few days In fact i love it for a couple of days But im scared of everything. Im crap with esculaters Crap with the tube Crap with crossing the road I wouldnt be able to go on.my own although i caught a tube once on my own. One of my biggest achievements" Oh Diamond you’re not alone, I see it every day | |||
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"I spent the day around Regents Park & Primrose Hill a couple of weeks ago, it was fantastic. I dumbed down and spent the evening in Camden which is never my favourite place because it's all a bit lairy for me. Most people who say they don't like London only know Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus." Beautiful part to be in. Camden can be way to busy, but because it’s also a huge tourist pull now. Even I avoid Leicester Sq and Piccadilly Circus - tourist trap heaven ! | |||
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"Off the back of another thread, why don’t you like London? People unfriendly; everyone too busy; too many people ? I’ve lived here 36 years and can’t think of a better place to live. Let’s hear your views
Just out of interest, if you've lived in the same place for 36 years how would you know if there's a better place to live?
As a visitor to the UK, I find London to be no different these days to any other European capital city. Same shops, same people, same problems."Because before I settled here I lived in Scotland, Germany, Dorset, Bedfordshire, Yorkshire, Essex, Norfolk and Lincolnshire to name a few I’ve visited many cities in my life and the only two I would even think about returning to to live are Rome, Barcelona and Berlin One thing about London is that I have yet to find such another multi cultural, racial mix anywhere else and that is what I love. No matter who you are you can be just you and no one batters an eyelid | |||
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"Off the back of another thread, why don’t you like London? People unfriendly; everyone too busy; too many people ? I’ve lived here 36 years and can’t think of a better place to live. Let’s hear your views
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Because before I settled here I lived in Scotland, Germany, Dorset, Bedfordshire, Yorkshire, Essex, Norfolk and Lincolnshire to name a few
I’ve visited many cities in my life and the only two I would even think about returning to to live are Rome, Barcelona and Berlin
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"Off the back of another thread, why don’t you like London? People unfriendly; everyone too busy; too many people ? I’ve lived here 36 years and can’t think of a better place to live. Let’s hear your views
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As a visitor to the UK, I find London to be no different these days to any other European capital city. Same shops, same people, same problems.
Because before I settled here I lived in Scotland, Germany, Dorset, Bedfordshire, Yorkshire, Essex, Norfolk and Lincolnshire to name a few
I’ve visited many cities in my life and the only two I would even think about returning to to live are Rome, Barcelona and Berlin
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" One thing about London is that I have yet to find such another multi cultural, racial mix anywhere else and that is what I love. No matter who you are you can be just you and no one batters an eyelid True but London unfortunately has become very insular because of it, only if you're the type of person who can talk to anyone irrespective of the situation can you surpass it, I can and I get what you mean if you're that person to "I disagree I don’t see London as insular because we have all these wonderful cultures inter mixing together. I find outside of London very siloed and my son definitely notices when we travel elsewhere, that a lot of the cultures he sees every day and interacts with are nowhere to be seen and he finds that odd Yes we are both the type of personality that we will talk to anyone, as that is our nature and if we didn’t how would you learn acceptance | |||
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"Off the back of another thread, why don’t you like London? People unfriendly; everyone too busy; too many people ? I’ve lived here 36 years and can’t think of a better place to live. Let’s hear your views
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As a visitor to the UK, I find London to be no different these days to any other European capital city. Same shops, same people, same problems.
Because before I settled here I lived in Scotland, Germany, Dorset, Bedfordshire, Yorkshire, Essex, Norfolk and Lincolnshire to name a few
I’ve visited many cities in my life and the only two I would even think about returning to to live are Rome, Barcelona and Berlin
One thing about London is that I have yet to find such another multi cultural, racial mix anywhere else and that is what I love. No matter who you are you can be just you and no one batters an eyelid
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I disagree I don’t see London as insular because we have all these wonderful cultures inter mixing together.
I find outside of London very siloed and my son definitely notices when we travel elsewhere, that a lot of the cultures he sees every day and interacts with are nowhere to be seen and he finds that odd
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I disagree I don’t see London as insular because we have all these wonderful cultures inter mixing together.
I find outside of London very siloed and my son definitely notices when we travel elsewhere, that a lot of the cultures he sees every day and interacts with are nowhere to be seen and he finds that odd
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"Iv been spending a lot of time in London recently. I do love it as is a vibrant city and there is always something going on. However it has been a major adjustment. It's always busy and people always seem in such a hurry and seem impatient. I have had people help me with my bag on the stairs on the tube and very occasionally offer me a seat but on the whole people do seem unfriendly especially on the tube, the central line is a nightmare! It is a huge change if you are not used to it. However you can adapt and enjoy it rather than it be a stress. Tube etiquette is out of the door and has been for years. Personally I’m not shy to say to someone to stand up if someone more in need of a seat gets on. I would not expect anyone to get up for me just because I am a woman either, I’ve two legs and can stand and do 95% of the time even if seats available Central is the worse line, deep, hot and crammed I will go out of my way to use another route. Friendliness in the tube is a whole other language, no one wants to be there but have to use it. When you are getting up close and personal sometimes with an individual (or more than one) then you would with a partner, because it’s the position you’ve been pushed into, smiles go out of the window Put your music on zone out and pray that’s a briefcase or alike, rather than something else pushing against you " Exactly this but I have no choice but to use the central line. It's something I dont think I will ever get used to. Many times iv had full grown men physically push me out of the way, a guy put his had on my bum and another blatantly staring down my top as I was pushed against him. There has been 2 times I couldn't get off at my stop because people wouldn't move so I could get off. However it's looking increasingly likely I will be moving there so I guess it's just a price you have to pay to be a Londoner. | |||
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"I spent the day around Regents Park & Primrose Hill a couple of weeks ago, it was fantastic. I dumbed down and spent the evening in Camden which is never my favourite place because it's all a bit lairy for me. Most people who say they don't like London only know Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus. Beautiful part to be in. Camden can be way to busy, but because it’s also a huge tourist pull now. Even I avoid Leicester Sq and Piccadilly Circus - tourist trap heaven ! " Have you seen the group of punks begging for money in Camden? Their slogan used to be "keep a punk d*unk" but now they beg for dope money. Got to admire their honesty | |||
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"Camden's always been 'vibey' - always on higher alert there. (Miss The Good Mixer). " I feel the same in Stratford. Mainly just because it's just always so busy. | |||
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" One thing about London is that I have yet to find such another multi cultural, racial mix anywhere else and that is what I love. No matter who you are you can be just you and no one batters an eyelid True but London unfortunately has become very insular because of it, only if you're the type of person who can talk to anyone irrespective of the situation can you surpass it, I can and I get what you mean if you're that person to
I disagree I don’t see London as insular because we have all these wonderful cultures inter mixing together.
I find outside of London very siloed and my son definitely notices when we travel elsewhere, that a lot of the cultures he sees every day and interacts with are nowhere to be seen and he finds that odd
Yes we are both the type of personality that we will talk to anyone, as that is our nature and if we didn’t how would you learn acceptance the different cultures you are talking of stay in their own ethic cliques though as do the British when they congregate abroad. "Not where I live they don’t | |||
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"We're coming up to 13 years out of London. We both miss the diversity, culture and opportunity, but neither of us would really want to bring up two mixed race girls there. I (Mr) work in London, though, and I can leave my village and be at my desk in under an hour. " Sorry to hear that but I think it really does depend where you live in London | |||
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" One thing about London is that I have yet to find such another multi cultural, racial mix anywhere else and that is what I love. No matter who you are you can be just you and no one batters an eyelid True but London unfortunately has become very insular because of it, only if you're the type of person who can talk to anyone irrespective of the situation can you surpass it, I can and I get what you mean if you're that person to
I disagree I don’t see London as insular because we have all these wonderful cultures inter mixing together.
I find outside of London very siloed and my son definitely notices when we travel elsewhere, that a lot of the cultures he sees every day and interacts with are nowhere to be seen and he finds that odd
Yes we are both the type of personality that we will talk to anyone, as that is our nature and if we didn’t how would you learn acceptance the different cultures you are talking of stay in their own ethic cliques though as do the British when they congregate abroad.
Not where I live they don’t "you live in sloane square or Mayfair don't you come clean? | |||
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"I like london, but that london 999 feed on twitter is enough to put anyone off" Lol don’t watch that !! | |||
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"Iv been spending a lot of time in London recently. I do love it as is a vibrant city and there is always something going on. However it has been a major adjustment. It's always busy and people always seem in such a hurry and seem impatient. I have had people help me with my bag on the stairs on the tube and very occasionally offer me a seat but on the whole people do seem unfriendly especially on the tube, the central line is a nightmare! It is a huge change if you are not used to it. However you can adapt and enjoy it rather than it be a stress. Tube etiquette is out of the door and has been for years. Personally I’m not shy to say to someone to stand up if someone more in need of a seat gets on. I would not expect anyone to get up for me just because I am a woman either, I’ve two legs and can stand and do 95% of the time even if seats available Central is the worse line, deep, hot and crammed I will go out of my way to use another route. Friendliness in the tube is a whole other language, no one wants to be there but have to use it. When you are getting up close and personal sometimes with an individual (or more than one) then you would with a partner, because it’s the position you’ve been pushed into, smiles go out of the window Put your music on zone out and pray that’s a briefcase or alike, rather than something else pushing against you Exactly this but I have no choice but to use the central line. It's something I dont think I will ever get used to. Many times iv had full grown men physically push me out of the way, a guy put his had on my bum and another blatantly staring down my top as I was pushed against him. There has been 2 times I couldn't get off at my stop because people wouldn't move so I could get off. However it's looking increasingly likely I will be moving there so I guess it's just a price you have to pay to be a Londoner. " I’ll have to give you a lesson in tube etiquette and how to avoid the problems you’ve had | |||
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"I spent the day around Regents Park & Primrose Hill a couple of weeks ago, it was fantastic. I dumbed down and spent the evening in Camden which is never my favourite place because it's all a bit lairy for me. Most people who say they don't like London only know Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus. Beautiful part to be in. Camden can be way to busy, but because it’s also a huge tourist pull now. Even I avoid Leicester Sq and Piccadilly Circus - tourist trap heaven ! Have you seen the group of punks begging for money in Camden? Their slogan used to be "keep a punk d*unk" but now they beg for dope money. Got to admire their honesty "Haha I haven’t been to Camden for a couple of years. Got to love an honest one though | |||
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