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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

If yes, why?

If no, why not?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Yes, I’ve lived there 4 years and I wished I had moved sooner. I love the music, art, festivals, community spirit, shopping, exhibitions. So many choices for food and it’s amazing. I live in the suburbs so rarely go into central but love the areas around me and east and some in north London.

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By *dam1971Man over a year ago

Bedford

I worked there for years and loved it.

I still like going back there for visits

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By *urious couple22Couple over a year ago

Derby

We like to go down on weekend breaks it's a great city lots to do and lots of fun to be had.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

So glad I lived there when younger - made the most of all it had to offer. Love the countryside where we live now.

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By *izzy RascallMan over a year ago

Cardiff

Can't stand the place and haven't been there for 25+ years.

Too fast, too pushy, too many people, the place never sleeps. It's 24 hours non stop and that's not for me

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I love it in small doses.

Driving and trying to park around there without getting fined is almost impossible for me in some areas.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

No. I grew up there. Couldn't wait to get away.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"If yes, why?

If no, why not? "

Hate it : arrogant, rude, pushy, impatient people

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"If yes, why?

If no, why not?

Hate it : arrogant, rude, pushy, impatient people "

All people?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

No its bad luck been 3 times lost everytime and too expensive and busy

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"No. I grew up there. Couldn't wait to get away. "

Why what’s wrong?

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"No its bad luck been 3 times lost everytime and too expensive and busy "

Lost what?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Lived and worked in the centre for many years. It was a lot of fun.

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By *irth.Minge.FireMan over a year ago

Seen in far off places

I don't love it, no

I'm from London originally and enjoyed the buzz of city life in my youth / the city banking lifestyle through the crazy 90's

I now favour slower paced remote rural countryside living

Albeit, Poochiepoo! might be a good incentive for a return visit to the big smoke!

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I don't love it, no

I'm from London originally and enjoyed the buzz of city life in my youth / the city banking lifestyle through the crazy 90's

I now favour slower paced remote rural countryside living

Albeit, Poochiepoo! might be a good incentive for a return visit to the big smoke!

..."

You mean you like to sex her?

She doesn’t mean random strangers for sex

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By *oved Up 2Couple over a year ago

nottingham

Not for us. Too loud and busy. Happier in our camper in the middle of a field. Understand why people like it though. Each to their own

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"No its bad luck been 3 times lost everytime and too expensive and busy

Lost what?"
my teams i was supporting london is cursed

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

My hometown...

Loved it when I was growing up. 20 minutes to get to the city and all those gigs and trips to Kensington Market.

I go back once in a while but I wouldn’t ever live there again.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

They are the most impatient drivers that I've ever come across. They beep the horn for anything.

And the street signs do my head in. For example..

"no parking 7am to 7pm" then on the same sign underneath that it says "except 10am to 4pm"

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"They are the most impatient drivers that I've ever come across. They beep the horn for anything.

And the street signs do my head in. For example..

"no parking 7am to 7pm" then on the same sign underneath that it says "except 10am to 4pm"

Ha ha ha

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"No. I grew up there. Couldn't wait to get away.

Why what’s wrong?"

Packed trains

Traffic

People everywhere

Extortionate prices

Where I come from the schools were shit

Just the mentality of the place.

It really doesn't suit family life. IMO.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"No. I grew up there. Couldn't wait to get away.

Why what’s wrong?

Packed trains

Traffic

People everywhere

Extortionate prices

Where I come from the schools were shit

Just the mentality of the place.

It really doesn't suit family life. IMO."

I get that there are nice parts and great things to do and see. But I wouldn't want to live there and i don't love it.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I go all over the world to some amazing places. Currently In San Francisco and although I love it here, London is my favourite destination. I grew up In Devon by the sea. I love the sea but get my fix with my travels. I couldn’t live in the hustle and bustle of London so prefer to be a few zones out where I’m surrounded in parks and woods but still only 20 mins to central.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Yes I do. I have lived here since I was 15 years old and still live here. I like the culture, people, music and also crystal palace park

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Love London went to Abbey road

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I'll be loving it on the 23rd. Rugby league weekend

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By *ynecplCouple over a year ago

Newcastle upon Tyne

I like to visit London for short breaks but would not wish to live and work in London.

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By *SAchickWoman over a year ago

Hillside desolate

It's good to visit now and again

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

No.

The public transport confuses me.

I don't do well in crowds.

Getting there is a pain in the arse.

I've felt intimidated when I've been for nights out. It's not comfortable.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Yes I do. I have lived here since I was 15 years old and still live here. I like the culture, people, music and also crystal palace park

I’m only a few stops from you. Crystal Palace is very green. I come over to the gym there. Great park. People are nice down our way too.

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By *itty9899Man over a year ago

Craggy Island

Visited London just a few weeks ago, had a lovely day, London eye, London dungeon, madam Tussauds, and west end show (only fools musical) with a spot of dinner on the River Thames.

So I'm a

for London.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Funny thing is, I hated it when I visited for gigs etc. I only loved it when I actually moved here. I’m not a fan of New York either but I would probably love it if I lived there and immersed myself into what it has to offer.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

When I go I sometimes stay by Kew Gardens and I get the tube into Central London on Sundays.

It's nice around Kew.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Funny thing is, I hated it when I visited for gigs etc. I only loved it when I actually moved here. I’m not a fan of New York either but I would probably love it if I lived there and immersed myself into what it has to offer. "

Yes little pockets are lovely.

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By *iamondCougarWoman over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

Yes! Will be in London Monday for a meeting

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman over a year ago

On a mooch

Yep it’s home and love it

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By * and M lookingCouple over a year ago

Worcester

Hate it with a passion, would never venture into it if it wasn't for work.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Yes little pockets are lovely. "

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

When I first went to London years ago, I visited a place called Southall and I felt like I was in India. I was the only white man there.

I thought to myself where are all the cockneys at lol.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

So I'd only been a handful of times until this January and always loved it.

I'm now there very regularly and will make the move permanent very soon.

Its going to be an adjustment as its a totally different pace of life. There is always something to do and places to go and on the whole I love it. I don't think I will ever get used to the tube and don't get me started on the central line!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"When I first went to London years ago, I visited a place called Southall and I felt like I was in India. I was the only white man there.

I thought to myself where are all the cockneys at lol. "

Whats that got to do with the price of fish!!!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"When I first went to London years ago, I visited a place called Southall and I felt like I was in India. I was the only white man there.

I thought to myself where are all the cockneys at lol.

Whats that got to do with the price of fish!!! "

Glad you said it.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Yes, I’ve lived on the edge of it all my life, wouldn’t be anywhere else, love London great for work, days and nights out

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Yes! Will be in London Monday for a meeting

So will I!

But not for a meeting, we are looking at sofas.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Nice to visit occasionally,but being a country person wouldn't want to live there,too noisey & too busy.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"When I first went to London years ago, I visited a place called Southall and I felt like I was in India. I was the only white man there.

I thought to myself where are all the cockneys at lol.

Whats that got to do with the price of fish!!! "

What have fish got to do with anything in this thread.

We are talking about London, aren't we.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"When I first went to London years ago, I visited a place called Southall and I felt like I was in India. I was the only white man there.

I thought to myself where are all the cockneys at lol.

Whats that got to do with the price of fish!!!

What have fish got to do with anything in this thread.

We are talking about London, aren't we.

It’s a saying.

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By *irth.Minge.FireMan over a year ago

Seen in far off places

"When I first went to London years ago, I visited a place called Southall and I felt like I was in India. I was the only white man there.

I thought to myself where are all the cockneys at lol. "

Better that than a bunch of Danny Dyer knob heads IMO

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By *tephTV67TV/TS over a year ago

Cheshire

Bangkok is one of my favourite places so London is not that crowded for me. I really enjoy the hustle and bustle of City life. You never know what is around the next corner.

Was there last weekend, will certainly be back

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

So I'm getting labelled a racist now

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Yes I do. I have lived here since I was 15 years old and still live here. I like the culture, people, music and also crystal palace park

I’m only a few stops from you. Crystal Palace is very green. I come over to the gym there. Great park. People are nice down our way too.

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Yes, we are almost neigbours and yes that gym is good too and the people are good as well here. I also like to be at the top of the hill where the palace have been sometimes and look out, it is a great view isnt it?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"When I first went to London years ago, I visited a place called Southall and I felt like I was in India. I was the only white man there.

I thought to myself where are all the cockneys at lol.

Better that than a bunch of Danny Dyer knob heads IMO "

Agreed. I love the different cultures and food that London has to offer. Never boring. Indian food is amazing as are the friendly people you meet.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Yes I do. I have lived here since I was 15 years old and still live here. I like the culture, people, music and also crystal palace park

I’m only a few stops from you. Crystal Palace is very green. I come over to the gym there. Great park. People are nice down our way too.

Yes, we are almost neigbours and yes that gym is good too and the people are good as well here. I also like to be at the top of the hill where the palace have been sometimes and look out, it is a great view isnt it?

Isn’t it one of the highest points in London?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"So I'm getting labelled a racist now

What are you talking about?

My comment was meant that what you said was off topic and irrelevant to the discussion.

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By *uke olovingmanMan over a year ago

Gravesend

Used to go there for work ..far too busy now

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"When I first went to London years ago, I visited a place called Southall and I felt like I was in India. I was the only white man there.

I thought to myself where are all the cockneys at lol.

Better that than a bunch of Danny Dyer knob heads IMO

Agreed. I love the different cultures and food that London has to offer. Never boring. Indian food is amazing as are the friendly people you meet. "

Oh it really is. I am based in East London and I'm loving exploring and tying different food as that's something iv always enjoyed but it's so much more diverse and accessible in London.

I went to Borough Market a few weeks ago and loved it.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Used to go there for work ..far too busy now"

I do struggle with that but I'm getting used to it now.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"So I'm getting labelled a racist now

What are you talking about?

My comment was meant that what you said was off topic and irrelevant to the discussion. "

It's near London ain't it? Maybe if you lived in an area all of ur life which wasn't multicultural and the first place you went was there.. Maybe you would mention it in the forum?

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By *aughtyandhandsomeMan over a year ago

button moon

Mainly I've only driven through parts of it when I'm working down there. Always a place I've wanted to go to see the sights and landmarks. Just need a good tour guide!!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"When I first went to London years ago, I visited a place called Southall and I felt like I was in India. I was the only white man there.

I thought to myself where are all the cockneys at lol.

Better that than a bunch of Danny Dyer knob heads IMO

Agreed. I love the different cultures and food that London has to offer. Never boring. Indian food is amazing as are the friendly people you meet.

Oh it really is. I am based in East London and I'm loving exploring and tying different food as that's something iv always enjoyed but it's so much more diverse and accessible in London.

I went to Borough Market a few weeks ago and loved it. "

I’m about 12 mins from London Bridge on overground. Was in east London last Saturday for a music festival in several venues around the area. Love all the art. There’s a free jazz festival 17/18th at Greenwich peninsula which is free. You can just take a blanket and some wine and relax. I went to an urban fete there in May and it was really good.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman over a year ago

little house on the praire

"So I'm getting labelled a racist now

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who the hell has called you a racist

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Yes I do. I have lived here since I was 15 years old and still live here. I like the culture, people, music and also crystal palace park

I’m only a few stops from you. Crystal Palace is very green. I come over to the gym there. Great park. People are nice down our way too.

Isn’t it one of the highest points in London? "
Yes I reckon it is that too. I think on a clear day you can see most of london and city too do you also like the dinosaur park there?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"So I'm getting labelled a racist now

What are you talking about?

My comment was meant that what you said was off topic and irrelevant to the discussion.

It's near London ain't it? Maybe if you lived in an area all of ur life which wasn't multicultural and the first place you went was there.. Maybe you would mention it in the forum?"

I’m from Devon and I don’t feel the need to point it out. I’m used to multicultural cities now as lived in Birmingham too. Much more exciting than where I grew up.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I was in East London yesterday for work. It cost me £4.20p for 30 mins parking.

London councils are robbing bastards.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman over a year ago

little house on the praire

"Yes I do. I have lived here since I was 15 years old and still live here. I like the culture, people, music and also crystal palace park

I’m only a few stops from you. Crystal Palace is very green. I come over to the gym there. Great park. People are nice down our way too.

Isn’t it one of the highest points in London? Yes I reckon it is that too. I think on a clear day you can see most of london and city too do you also like the dinosaur park there?

"
my sister used to live in penge shag. I loved crystal palace park

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Yes I do. I have lived here since I was 15 years old and still live here. I like the culture, people, music and also crystal palace park

I’m only a few stops from you. Crystal Palace is very green. I come over to the gym there. Great park. People are nice down our way too.

Isn’t it one of the highest points in London? Yes I reckon it is that too. I think on a clear day you can see most of london and city too do you also like the dinosaur park there?

I’ve not really seen it yet. I will take a look. I love dulwich too.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

D comes from East London and hates it every time we go to visit family, as soon as we hit the A13 he turns into Victor Meldew ! I’ve spent the last two days about 10 minutes from Kings Cross and have really enjoyed the people watching, though not the trains !

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I was in East London yesterday for work. It cost me £4.20p for 30 mins parking.

London councils are robbing bastards. "

You are always so positive on here. Would hate to see you have a bad day.

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By *cgkcCouple over a year ago

Hitchin

Oh, I had such adventures living in London for nearly 20 years. Mrs came to London when she was about 2,so essentially a Londoner.

It was a big decision to leave, and we missed it a lot for various reasons for a while, but bringing up our kids here in the sticks has been pretty stress free, and l'm not sure that would have been the case had we remained.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"So I'm getting labelled a racist now

What are you talking about?

My comment was meant that what you said was off topic and irrelevant to the discussion.

It's near London ain't it? Maybe if you lived in an area all of ur life which wasn't multicultural and the first place you went was there.. Maybe you would mention it in the forum?

I’m from Devon and I don’t feel the need to point it out. I’m used to multicultural cities now as lived in Birmingham too. Much more exciting than where I grew up. "

it fascinates me and is one of the reasons why I like to visit London.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"When I first went to London years ago, I visited a place called Southall and I felt like I was in India. I was the only white man there.

I thought to myself where are all the cockneys at lol.

Better that than a bunch of Danny Dyer knob heads IMO

Agreed. I love the different cultures and food that London has to offer. Never boring. Indian food is amazing as are the friendly people you meet.

Oh it really is. I am based in East London and I'm loving exploring and tying different food as that's something iv always enjoyed but it's so much more diverse and accessible in London.

I went to Borough Market a few weeks ago and loved it.

Oh thank you, we will check that out.

We went to the GDIF a month ago and had a blast.

It's a free Arts festival every year its got loads of events over a 2 week period. We went to the opening weekend in Greenwich Park and it was amazing. Also the closing ceremony at the Royal Albert Dock was fantastic. We would recommend that.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I was in East London yesterday for work. It cost me £4.20p for 30 mins parking.

London councils are robbing bastards.

You are always so positive on here. Would hate to see you have a bad day.

sometimes I just can't help saying it, how it is lol.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"When I first went to London years ago, I visited a place called Southall and I felt like I was in India. I was the only white man there.

I thought to myself where are all the cockneys at lol.

Better that than a bunch of Danny Dyer knob heads IMO

Agreed. I love the different cultures and food that London has to offer. Never boring. Indian food is amazing as are the friendly people you meet.

Oh it really is. I am based in East London and I'm loving exploring and tying different food as that's something iv always enjoyed but it's so much more diverse and accessible in London.

I went to Borough Market a few weeks ago and loved it.

Oh thank you, we will check that out.

We went to the GDIF a month ago and had a blast.

Will take a look. I love a free festival or cultural event. Will definitely try to make the jazz one. Someone from here is going to take me to a cool jazz place in deptford. He introduced me to vegan fast food there the other day and now we will explore the jazz.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Has anyone here been up the shard?

Any good?

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By *moothdickMan over a year ago

stoke

Never lived there but love the place .. but never pulled there ... I must be something wrong

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"When I first went to London years ago, I visited a place called Southall and I felt like I was in India. I was the only white man there.

I thought to myself where are all the cockneys at lol.

Better that than a bunch of Danny Dyer knob heads IMO

Agreed. I love the different cultures and food that London has to offer. Never boring. Indian food is amazing as are the friendly people you meet.

Oh it really is. I am based in East London and I'm loving exploring and tying different food as that's something iv always enjoyed but it's so much more diverse and accessible in London.

I went to Borough Market a few weeks ago and loved it.

Oh thank you, we will check that out.

We went to the GDIF a month ago and had a blast.

Oh sounds great. There is just always so much to explore. The South Bank has some brilliant festivals too.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Never lived there but love the place .. but never pulled there ... I must be something wrong "

you got to have a gold cock for some of them

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I have freelance on and off in London. I like the architecture and try to avoid the tube. I love it when you go off the beaten track and find a cracking little pub or shop. To be honest I have never felt threatened and most people in the locals pubs are friendly. Wouldnt mind exploring Hampstead Park, Kings Road and the Regents Canal. Ok 4 days a week

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Has anyone here been up the shard?

Any good? "

No but we have been to the sky garden. Its not as high up but its free and has fantastic panoramic views of London.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Has anyone here been up the shard?

Any good?

No but we have been to the sky garden. Its not as high up but its free and has fantastic panoramic views of London. "

Sounds good

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I have freelance on and off in London. I like the architecture and try to avoid the tube. I love it when you go off the beaten track and find a cracking little pub or shop. To be honest I have never felt threatened and most people in the locals pubs are friendly. Wouldnt mind exploring Hampstead Park, Kings Road and the Regents Canal. Ok 4 days a week"

Hampstead Heath is lovely. They have a really cute little swimming lake and feels like 1950s with people sunbathing on the bank.

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By *cgkcCouple over a year ago

Hitchin

"The South Bank has some brilliant festivals too. "

We'll be heading to Africa Utopia in September. It's a fantastic festival. This year they're recreating Fela Kuti's Shrine and his son is performing.

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By *os19Man over a year ago

Edmonton

I am born and raised in London.I have lived in Edmonton North London almost 44 years now and yes parking is a nightmare but we have the underground which makes life so much easier.Always lots going on in central London as well as other parts of London.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Yes I do. I have lived here since I was 15 years old and still live here. I like the culture, people, music and also crystal palace park

I’m only a few stops from you. Crystal Palace is very green. I come over to the gym there. Great park. People are nice down our way too.

Isn’t it one of the highest points in London? Yes I reckon it is that too. I think on a clear day you can see most of london and city too do you also like the dinosaur park there?

I’ve not really seen it yet. I will take a look. I love dulwich too. "
That is good you will and yes, the dinosaur park is in the palace park, it is nice. I like it, dulwich is nice too

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By *moothdickMan over a year ago

stoke

"Never lived there but love the place .. but never pulled there ... I must be something wrong

you got to have a gold cock for some of them"

That’s where I was going wrong lol

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By *moothdickMan over a year ago

stoke

Hampstead Heath is lovely. They have a really cute little swimming lake and feels like 1950s with people sunbathing on the bank. "

Hampstead Heath is where I can find my MP lol

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Yes I do. I have lived here since I was 15 years old and still live here. I like the culture, people, music and also crystal palace park

I’m only a few stops from you. Crystal Palace is very green. I come over to the gym there. Great park. People are nice down our way too.

Isn’t it one of the highest points in London? Yes I reckon it is that too. I think on a clear day you can see most of london and city too do you also like the dinosaur park there?

I’ve not really seen it yet. I will take a look. I love dulwich too. That is good you will and yes, the dinosaur park is in the palace park, it is nice. I like it, dulwich is nice too

Do they still have the kids little animal petting corner ? My aunt lived about 5 minutes walk away, used to love visiting x

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By *oxladMan over a year ago

WORKSOP

Love London, must visit about 6 times a year.

So much to do and see!

Fantastic food.

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By *htcMan over a year ago

No. It's one of the worst places to be. Full of non English and dirty unsafe. List goes on.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

A lot of places are like that. The more time you are in a place the more you discover. I spend a lot of time in New York and have lots of little areas I love now. Nothing touristy or flash, just places to eat, bars, and places to hang out. There are little jems all over the city but you have to spend time there to find them and to love them. I find the same with London.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I lived there for a short period and visited a few times, I gotta say no because my asthmatic lungs can't take the pollution. Plus I like a slower pace of life.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I’ve been flying to new York for 22 years with my airline but still can’t find a love yet I love Hong Kong and San Francisco.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"No. It's one of the worst places to be. Full of non English and dirty unsafe. List goes on. "

Wow, just wow.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"No. It's one of the worst places to be. Full of non English and dirty unsafe. List goes on.

Wow, just wow. "

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By *onbons_xxMan over a year ago

Bolton

"No. It's one of the worst places to be. Full of non English and dirty unsafe. List goes on. "

Trying, really trying not to...

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"No. It's one of the worst places to be. Full of non English and dirty unsafe. List goes on.

Trying, really trying not to...

Me too.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Hampstead Heath is lovely. They have a really cute little swimming lake and feels like 1950s with people sunbathing on the bank.

Hampstead Heath is where I can find my MP lol"
That's why I like, cannot beat a kinky civil servant

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"No. It's one of the worst places to be. Full of non English and dirty unsafe. List goes on. "

Oh well I'm sure you are a delight but that did you no favours!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"No. It's one of the worst places to be. Full of non English and dirty unsafe. List goes on.

Trying, really trying not to...

Me too. "

Me three.

I think it speaks for itself though.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I love London.

Born and raised here and there's no end to what you can do. This city is on par with New York as a global powerhouse because it offers everything you could possibly want.

If a man grows weary of London etc. etc.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I’ve been flying to new York for 22 years with my airline but still can’t find a love yet I love Hong Kong and San Francisco. "

There is a lot of competition for your affections in HK and SF for sure. I grew up in one and have lived and worked in the other too. Both great places and probably more accessible and enjoyable than NYC. I am lucky to have lots of really great friends in all these cities so maybe that makes a place more lovable too. You are very lucky to visit such great places on a regular basis

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Yes I do. I have lived here since I was 15 years old and still live here. I like the culture, people, music and also crystal palace park

I’m only a few stops from you. Crystal Palace is very green. I come over to the gym there. Great park. People are nice down our way too.

Isn’t it one of the highest points in London? Yes I reckon it is that too. I think on a clear day you can see most of london and city too do you also like the dinosaur park there?

I’ve not really seen it yet. I will take a look. I love dulwich too. That is good you will and yes, the dinosaur park is in the palace park, it is nice. I like it, dulwich is nice too

Do they still have the kids little animal petting corner ? My aunt lived about 5 minutes walk away, used to love visiting x"
Yes. I think they do have it still and yes it is a nice place isnt it

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I couldn't live there...the pace is too fast for me...I love being a tourist though but only for a few days then back to my sleepy little town up North

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By *ultrySiriWoman over a year ago

Arundel

"Has anyone here been up the shard?

Any good? "

Yes! Well it depends what you seek for when you approach a new experience. Not sure if i would go again. Just a thing to tick off and hold memory.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I do love it as i was born there but have no memory of it as a child as we moved to Wales when i was 3

I have gone back a few times since and love it there but i am also glad to back to the peace of my homeland.

Great place to visit but not to live.

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By *ammyDodgaMan over a year ago

Nottingham/and everywhere my location says i am ;)

To visit yes.

To work, drive through, get cut up by a dickhead as I do on a daily basis. Hell No. Often sat behind the wheel and contemplated Micheal Douglas and his character in Falling Down

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Born in London grew up there but as soon as we had our kids knew it was time to get the hell out. Dirty,noisy, overpopulated, too much crime. Didn’t feel safe walking around where we lived as a grown man so def didn’t want young daughters growing up there.

Visit central London occasionally and always glad I don’t have to stay anymore.

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By *2000ManMan over a year ago

Worthing

Been on training courses for a week. That was enough. Too much traffic, too many people. Drove me nuts.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

The best place to observe human life, culture and history.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I have only ever been once, on a Sunday, to a drab grey market and I wasn't impressed. I can't think what the actual reason was we went there.

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By *orbidden eastMan over a year ago

london dodging electric scooters

It’s got it bad I’m good points but it is a place where it’s very interesting to observe all walks of life I should know I am from there

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I was born and brought up in London. I have always thought it's a good place to visit if you have money.. but it's a nightmare place if you don't..

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By *risky_MareWoman over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

"No. It's one of the worst places to be. Full of non English and dirty unsafe. List goes on.

Trying, really trying not to...

Me too. "

And yet notices have gone up in Westminster warning people to stop defecating in the street....and there is not a place I go that has not had a fatal stabbing nearby...I am fast losing faith in London, and do not feel safe in it after dark anymore.

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By *d59michelleTV/TS over a year ago

walsall

"I was in East London yesterday for work. It cost me £4.20p for 30 mins parking.

London councils are robbing bastards. "

Everything in London is a robbery

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman over a year ago

On a mooch

"Has anyone here been up the shard?

Any good? "

You won’t like it... too much for a view

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By *carlettVanillaWoman over a year ago

Gloucesterish

I enjoyed london while I stayed there for work. Maybe because I found a good fab friend!!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Has anyone here been up the shard?

Any good? "

It's ridiculously high. The London Eye looks 3cm tall.

Fantastic views and worth every penny.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Has anyone here been up the shard?

Any good?

It's ridiculously high. The London Eye looks 3cm tall.

Fantastic views and worth every penny. "

I’d second this and you can see the see on a clear day

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By *DreamOfGenieWoman over a year ago

London

Been living here 12 years this month - still Loving it.

Having said that, I'm sure London has a time limit. I'm a country girl at heart and I'm sure I'll ending up moving out of the City to somewhere more rural in a few years time.

Until then, I'm making the most of all the amazing things London can offer

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman over a year ago

On a mooch

"No. It's one of the worst places to be. Full of non English and dirty unsafe. List goes on. "

Unbelievable!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Has anyone here been up the shard?

Any good?

It's ridiculously high. The London Eye looks 3cm tall.

Fantastic views and worth every penny.

I’d second this and you can see the see on a clear day"

I went on a clear day and just as it was going dark. Stayed for about an hour - from daylight through sunset and then to darkness with all the city lights.

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman over a year ago

On a mooch

"No. It's one of the worst places to be. Full of non English and dirty unsafe. List goes on.

Trying, really trying not to...

Me too. "

Biting my tongue !

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman over a year ago

On a mooch

"I love London.

Born and raised here and there's no end to what you can do. This city is on par with New York as a global powerhouse because it offers everything you could possibly want.

If a man grows weary of London etc. etc."

..... he grows weary of life

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman over a year ago

On a mooch

"Has anyone here been up the shard?

Any good?

It's ridiculously high. The London Eye looks 3cm tall.

Fantastic views and worth every penny.

I’d second this and you can see the see on a clear day

I went on a clear day and just as it was going dark. Stayed for about an hour - from daylight through sunset and then to darkness with all the city lights.

The best time to go

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By *risky_MareWoman over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

"No. It's one of the worst places to be. Full of non English and dirty unsafe. List goes on.

Trying, really trying not to...

Me too.

Biting my tongue ! "

Why, he was asked 'Why, if not' and stated his reason.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"No. It's one of the worst places to be. Full of non English and dirty unsafe. List goes on.

Trying, really trying not to...

Me too.

I have never seen any crime where I live. I have never felt intimidated or unsafe and I’m usually coming home at early hours on a regular basis.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"No. It's one of the worst places to be. Full of non English and dirty unsafe. List goes on.

Trying, really trying not to...

Me too.

Biting my tongue !

Why, he was asked 'Why, if not' and stated his reason. "

He was being rude with his comment and racist.

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By *risky_MareWoman over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

"No. It's one of the worst places to be. Full of non English and dirty unsafe. List goes on.

Trying, really trying not to...

Me too.

I have never seen any crime where I live. I have never felt intimidated or unsafe and I’m usually coming home at early hours on a regular basis. "

There is knife crime all around you nonetheless.

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By *risky_MareWoman over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

"No. It's one of the worst places to be. Full of non English and dirty unsafe. List goes on.

Trying, really trying not to...

Me too.

Biting my tongue !

Why, he was asked 'Why, if not' and stated his reason.

He was being rude with his comment and racist. "

I don't think so necessarily, it may simply be a statement of fact, apparently Brits are officially in the minority now in London aren't they?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"No. It's one of the worst places to be. Full of non English and dirty unsafe. List goes on.

Trying, really trying not to...

Me too.

I have never seen any crime where I live. I have never felt intimidated or unsafe and I’m usually coming home at early hours on a regular basis.

There is knife crime all around you nonetheless."

There is knife crime in many cities, mainly gang related. London just happens to be a bigger place. Don’t really have gangs near where I live so I don’t really feel so bothered. There are areas like many cities that I wouldn’t be walking in after dark.

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By *ENGUYMan over a year ago

Hull

Over the years, I was in London, working in different jobs and living in both the immediate Centre plus in outer areas.

But eventually, I grew tired of it. I suppose it was summed up when I moved with my company from London to Edinburgh, arriving there at the start of the annual Festival.

My new boss decided to show me round to familiarise me. Within 100 yards, he'd to stop me to say, "don't rush, you're not in London now!"

When I rarely go to London now, I get through as fast as I can.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"No. It's one of the worst places to be. Full of non English and dirty unsafe. List goes on.

Trying, really trying not to...

Me too.

Biting my tongue !

Why, he was asked 'Why, if not' and stated his reason.

He was being rude with his comment and racist.

I don't think so necessarily, it may simply be a statement of fact, apparently Brits are officially in the minority now in London aren't they?"

He said non English not brits. Any large city like London, New York etc will have many people from around the work working and living there. I don’t think that was his point.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"No. It's one of the worst places to be. Full of non English and dirty unsafe. List goes on.

Trying, really trying not to...

Me too.

Biting my tongue !

Why, he was asked 'Why, if not' and stated his reason.

He was being rude with his comment and racist.

I don't think so necessarily, it may simply be a statement of fact, apparently Brits are officially in the minority now in London aren't they?

He said non English not brits. Any large city like London, New York etc will have many people from around the work working and living there. I don’t think that was his point. "

And even if that is the case I would suggest that stating its full of non English as one reason why its the worst place is racist.

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By *risky_MareWoman over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

"No. It's one of the worst places to be. Full of non English and dirty unsafe. List goes on.

Trying, really trying not to...

Me too.

I have never seen any crime where I live. I have never felt intimidated or unsafe and I’m usually coming home at early hours on a regular basis.

There is knife crime all around you nonetheless.

I was driving a friend back up to Kings Cross and went 'off piste' to avoid a traffic jam caused by a fatal stabbing in broad daylight in SE London on a sunday lunchtime! I dance all over London and there have been fatalities everywhere.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"No. It's one of the worst places to be. Full of non English and dirty unsafe. List goes on.

Trying, really trying not to...

Me too.

I have never seen any crime where I live. I have never felt intimidated or unsafe and I’m usually coming home at early hours on a regular basis.

There is knife crime all around you nonetheless.

As have there in many major citys.

I feel no less safe in London as I do in Southampton.

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By *mmabluTV/TS over a year ago

upton wirral

I lived there for seven years loved the first couple but could not wait to get back to the North West.Still like to visit but a few days is enough

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"No. It's one of the worst places to be. Full of non English and dirty unsafe. List goes on.

Trying, really trying not to...

Me too.

I have never seen any crime where I live. I have never felt intimidated or unsafe and I’m usually coming home at early hours on a regular basis.

There is knife crime all around you nonetheless.

I travel all over the world and to some very dodgy places and never seen anything like that. Guess I’ve been lucky In my 48 years. All you would see around my area is yummy mummy’s in Birkenstock’s and hummus eating hipsters.

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By *risky_MareWoman over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

"No. It's one of the worst places to be. Full of non English and dirty unsafe. List goes on.

Trying, really trying not to...

Me too.

Biting my tongue !

Why, he was asked 'Why, if not' and stated his reason.

He was being rude with his comment and racist.

I don't think so necessarily, it may simply be a statement of fact, apparently Brits are officially in the minority now in London aren't they?

He said non English not brits. Any large city like London, New York etc will have many people from around the work working and living there. I don’t think that was his point.

And even if that is the case I would suggest that stating its full of non English as one reason why its the worst place is racist.

Not necessarily, it could be totally cultural, there's a difference.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"No. It's one of the worst places to be. Full of non English and dirty unsafe. List goes on.

Trying, really trying not to...

Me too.

I have never seen any crime where I live. I have never felt intimidated or unsafe and I’m usually coming home at early hours on a regular basis.

There is knife crime all around you nonetheless.

As have there in many major citys.

I feel no less safe in London as I do in Southampton. "

I saw more crime back in Devon. Bloody navy boys and locals don’t mix, add in a students and so many fights on a night out. Never saw anything living in central Birmingham in my 10 years living in that area. Walk a mile in the wrong direction and then yes, I would have been in gang land. You just avoid certain areas.

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By *lack UhuruMan over a year ago

Leeds

I did love London (I grew up there) everything about it is great but it's to congested with people and traffic now plus half of Londoners aren't from London any more because we're all moving out as it's to expensive now

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By *hatYorkLadMan over a year ago

York

I like the occasional visit but there is absolutely not a chance I would want to live there. I've lived in York for 6 years now and that's about as city as I'd like to get (it doesn't really feel like a city). I'm a northern country lad at heart and much of London and its culture just seems alien to me, more so then when I visit foreign cities.

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman over a year ago

On a mooch

"No. It's one of the worst places to be. Full of non English and dirty unsafe. List goes on.

Trying, really trying not to...

Me too.

I have never seen any crime where I live. I have never felt intimidated or unsafe and I’m usually coming home at early hours on a regular basis.

There is knife crime all around you nonetheless."

As in most other cities, it’s not a London thing

Unless you live you cant really comment on how safe or crime filled it is

I’ve lived here 33+ years and not once have I felt unsafe on the streets of this city

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By *ailburkeMan over a year ago

near you

I was only over in london last week

I just love the city during the day ,so much to see and do many give out about the tube but i love the freedom it gives you

I have been over many times but i have yet to find a place at night that compares to Liverpool, Manchester or dublin

I was in leister Square gor a show loved it until all the bars closed at 12 maybe someone can point me in the right directuon for next time

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By *risky_MareWoman over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

"No. It's one of the worst places to be. Full of non English and dirty unsafe. List goes on.

Trying, really trying not to...

Me too.

I have never seen any crime where I live. I have never felt intimidated or unsafe and I’m usually coming home at early hours on a regular basis.

There is knife crime all around you nonetheless.

There was a double stabbing on 19th July in your immediate area!

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By *risky_MareWoman over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

"I did love London (I grew up there) everything about it is great but it's to congested with people and traffic now plus half of Londoners aren't from London any more because we're all moving out as it's to expensive now"

Yup, I went away for 25 years and was horrified when I came back, it had changed beyond recognition.

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By *risky_MareWoman over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

"No. It's one of the worst places to be. Full of non English and dirty unsafe. List goes on.

Trying, really trying not to...

Me too.

I have never seen any crime where I live. I have never felt intimidated or unsafe and I’m usually coming home at early hours on a regular basis.

There is knife crime all around you nonetheless.

As in most other cities, it’s not a London thing

Unless you live you cant really comment on how safe or crime filled it is

I’ve lived here 33+ years and not once have I felt unsafe on the streets of this city "

There has been a massive increase in London in the last few years though, even 10 years ago it was far, far less of a problem.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"No. It's one of the worst places to be. Full of non English and dirty unsafe. List goes on.

Trying, really trying not to...

Me too.

I have never seen any crime where I live. I have never felt intimidated or unsafe and I’m usually coming home at early hours on a regular basis.

There is knife crime all around you nonetheless.

There was a double stabbing on 19th July in your immediate area!"

I didn’t even hear about that. Just looked it up and not familiar with that area as it’s nowhere near where I live. I don’t even go anywhere past the station. I live the opposite way.

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By *hropmMan over a year ago

shrewsbury

Love london to visit about every 6 weeks daughter lives there and stepson both been there around 5 7 years once you have done all the useual tourist stuff it is a great city so much more than just the tourest sites

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By *risky_MareWoman over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

"No. It's one of the worst places to be. Full of non English and dirty unsafe. List goes on.

Trying, really trying not to...

Me too.

I have never seen any crime where I live. I have never felt intimidated or unsafe and I’m usually coming home at early hours on a regular basis.

There is knife crime all around you nonetheless.

As in most other cities, it’s not a London thing

Unless you live you cant really comment on how safe or crime filled it is

I’ve lived here 33+ years and not once have I felt unsafe on the streets of this city

There has been a massive increase in London in the last few years though, even 10 years ago it was far, far less of a problem."

Just checked, it is double, treble or quadruple the rate of other areas of the country.

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman over a year ago

On a mooch

"No. It's one of the worst places to be. Full of non English and dirty unsafe. List goes on.

Trying, really trying not to...

Me too.

Biting my tongue !

Why, he was asked 'Why, if not' and stated his reason.

He was being rude with his comment and racist.

I don't think so necessarily, it may simply be a statement of fact, apparently Brits are officially in the minority now in London aren't they?"

So what if they are !

Define British because it definitely isn’t what most people think..... if you are born here, you are British; if you’ve applied for citizenship and been accepted, you are British

Our island has been made up, influenced and created by so many different cultures over the centuries and it’s no different now

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"No. It's one of the worst places to be. Full of non English and dirty unsafe. List goes on.

Trying, really trying not to...

Me too.

I have never seen any crime where I live. I have never felt intimidated or unsafe and I’m usually coming home at early hours on a regular basis.

There is knife crime all around you nonetheless.

As in most other cities, it’s not a London thing

Unless you live you cant really comment on how safe or crime filled it is

I’ve lived here 33+ years and not once have I felt unsafe on the streets of this city

There has been a massive increase in London in the last few years though, even 10 years ago it was far, far less of a problem.

Just checked, it is double, treble or quadruple the rate of other areas of the country."

You can either enjoy living and have some awareness of personal safety or be totally neurotic and never live and explore. I never watch the news so i don’t get scared by the media. I choose to live and explore. It’s an exciting world out there to see.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

The best view of London is the one you see in your rear view mirror as you leave.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

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By *risky_MareWoman over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

"No. It's one of the worst places to be. Full of non English and dirty unsafe. List goes on.

Trying, really trying not to...

Me too.

I have never seen any crime where I live. I have never felt intimidated or unsafe and I’m usually coming home at early hours on a regular basis.

There is knife crime all around you nonetheless.

There was a double stabbing on 19th July in your immediate area!

I didn’t even hear about that. Just looked it up and not familiar with that area as it’s nowhere near where I live. I don’t even go anywhere past the station. I live the opposite way. "

Lol, well that's nearer than I would be comfortable with, and as I say, I dance all over London and have been horrified to hear, week after week, that more and more familiar locations are associated with knife crime/fatalities.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"no"

Can we start one about Worcester now? Haha.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"No. It's one of the worst places to be. Full of non English and dirty unsafe. List goes on.

Trying, really trying not to...

Me too.

I have never seen any crime where I live. I have never felt intimidated or unsafe and I’m usually coming home at early hours on a regular basis.

There is knife crime all around you nonetheless.

There was a double stabbing on 19th July in your immediate area!

I didn’t even hear about that. Just looked it up and not familiar with that area as it’s nowhere near where I live. I don’t even go anywhere past the station. I live the opposite way.

It was in someone’s home and about 2 miles from me. It wasn’t on the streets and lots of violence happens in homes all over. Stop scare mongering.

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By *risky_MareWoman over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

"No. It's one of the worst places to be. Full of non English and dirty unsafe. List goes on.

Trying, really trying not to...

Me too.

Biting my tongue !

Why, he was asked 'Why, if not' and stated his reason.

He was being rude with his comment and racist.

I don't think so necessarily, it may simply be a statement of fact, apparently Brits are officially in the minority now in London aren't they?

So what if they are !

Define British because it definitely isn’t what most people think..... if you are born here, you are British; if you’ve applied for citizenship and been accepted, you are British

Our island has been made up, influenced and created by so many different cultures over the centuries and it’s no different now

Yes, but the degree has changed dramatically, and ghettos are appearing, which quite naturally some people feel culturally uncomfortable with.

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman over a year ago

On a mooch

"No. It's one of the worst places to be. Full of non English and dirty unsafe. List goes on.

Trying, really trying not to...

Me too.

I have never seen any crime where I live. I have never felt intimidated or unsafe and I’m usually coming home at early hours on a regular basis.

There is knife crime all around you nonetheless.

As in most other cities, it’s not a London thing

Unless you live you cant really comment on how safe or crime filled it is

I’ve lived here 33+ years and not once have I felt unsafe on the streets of this city

There has been a massive increase in London in the last few years though, even 10 years ago it was far, far less of a problem."

Why are you so obsessed with crime in London ?

There’s an increase in it everywhere !

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman over a year ago

On a mooch

"No. It's one of the worst places to be. Full of non English and dirty unsafe. List goes on.

Trying, really trying not to...

Me too.

I have never seen any crime where I live. I have never felt intimidated or unsafe and I’m usually coming home at early hours on a regular basis.

There is knife crime all around you nonetheless.

As in most other cities, it’s not a London thing

Unless you live you cant really comment on how safe or crime filled it is

I’ve lived here 33+ years and not once have I felt unsafe on the streets of this city

There has been a massive increase in London in the last few years though, even 10 years ago it was far, far less of a problem.

Just checked, it is double, treble or quadruple the rate of other areas of the country."

So is our population!

Seriously you need to find something else to focus on, it’s not good for your health stressing about things that don’t affect you

I and many more like me, are very happy and SAFE in London

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman over a year ago

little house on the praire

I like visiting for a few days every couple of years but it would be hell on earth for me to live there

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"No. It's one of the worst places to be. Full of non English and dirty unsafe. List goes on.

Trying, really trying not to...

Me too.

Biting my tongue !

Why, he was asked 'Why, if not' and stated his reason.

He was being rude with his comment and racist.

I don't think so necessarily, it may simply be a statement of fact, apparently Brits are officially in the minority now in London aren't they?

So what if they are !

Define British because it definitely isn’t what most people think..... if you are born here, you are British; if you’ve applied for citizenship and been accepted, you are British

Our island has been made up, influenced and created by so many different cultures over the centuries and it’s no different now

Yes, but the degree has changed dramatically, and ghettos are appearing, which quite naturally some people feel culturally uncomfortable with."

I think it was worse decades ago. If anything, regeneration of certain areas has pushed this out and added value to London. Not so many ghettos now in London. Just expensive apartments.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Yes I absolutely love London!

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman over a year ago

On a mooch

I need to leave this thread now before I really loose my rag with the small mindedness!!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"No. It's one of the worst places to be. Full of non English and dirty unsafe. List goes on.

Trying, really trying not to...

Me too.

I have never seen any crime where I live. I have never felt intimidated or unsafe and I’m usually coming home at early hours on a regular basis.

There is knife crime all around you nonetheless.

As in most other cities, it’s not a London thing

Unless you live you cant really comment on how safe or crime filled it is

I’ve lived here 33+ years and not once have I felt unsafe on the streets of this city

There has been a massive increase in London in the last few years though, even 10 years ago it was far, far less of a problem.

Just checked, it is double, treble or quadruple the rate of other areas of the country.

So is our population!

Seriously you need to find something else to focus on, it’s not good for your health stressing about things that don’t affect you

I and many more like me, are very happy and SAFE in London "

I’m the happiest I’ve been in years. I can’t wait to get back to London to enjoy my weekend. Great friends, great scene, great food. What more do I need?

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By *lex D.Man over a year ago

London

Yes. It's where a lot of things happen.

"If you're tired of London, you're tired of life"

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Yes. It's where a lot of things happen.

"If you're tired of London, you're tired of life""

Best city in the world

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Yes I absolutely love London! "

Faf in London?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I need to leave this thread now before I really loose my rag with the small mindedness!! "

I don’t blame you. Just remember your opinion is the only one that really counts to yourself.

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By *urls and DressesWoman over a year ago

Somewhere near here

I like it in small doses, but I am amazed by it. The way it runs is amazing, public transport, systems, just everything. World apart from from decades out of date Lincolnshire!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Yes I absolutely love London!

Faf in London? "

As an experiment? Haha

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman over a year ago

On a mooch

"I need to leave this thread now before I really loose my rag with the small mindedness!!

I don’t blame you. Just remember your opinion is the only one that really counts to yourself. "

Oh I know, but ..... and breathe !

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Yes. It's where a lot of things happen.

"If you're tired of London, you're tired of life""

No just tired of pollution, over crowding high cost of living, crime, to name but a few things.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I love London. Lived here all my life. Work in soho. I just utterly adore it. To quote Jack Penate

“You’re not my town, you’re my girl”

Love her

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By *risky_MareWoman over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

"No. It's one of the worst places to be. Full of non English and dirty unsafe. List goes on.

Trying, really trying not to...

Me too.

I have never seen any crime where I live. I have never felt intimidated or unsafe and I’m usually coming home at early hours on a regular basis.

There is knife crime all around you nonetheless.

There was a double stabbing on 19th July in your immediate area!

I didn’t even hear about that. Just looked it up and not familiar with that area as it’s nowhere near where I live. I don’t even go anywhere past the station. I live the opposite way.

It was in someone’s home and about 2 miles from me. It wasn’t on the streets and lots of violence happens in homes all over. Stop scare mongering. "

I think you are looking at the wrong thing - two men were stabbed in broad daylight and a section 60 authorizing stop and search powers over the whole area was put in place overnight 'due to the serious nature of the incident'.

I think it's more you burying your head in the sand than me scaremongering to be honest, the whole of greater London has a serious problem with knife crime.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Yes I absolutely love London!

Faf in London?

As an experiment? Haha

Yes, it’s a test to see if it will be different from a faf in Hertfordshire

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I love London. Lived here all my life. Work in soho. I just utterly adore it. To quote Jack Penate

“You’re not my town, you’re my girl”

Love her "

Love jack penate. What happened to him?

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By *risky_MareWoman over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

Duh....the PERCENTAGE of knife crime in London is double, treble and up to quadruple that of other areas of the UK.

If some of you feel safe - great, but don't deny what's going on, other people's kids are dying on the streets on a daily basis, I have personal experience of hysterical mothers coming to rescue their son from pursuit by a gang of school kids fer crying out loud, followed by no fewer than 3 blue light cop cars screeching in to my festival site - they certainly take such daily occurances VERY seriously as potentially life threatening, even if you deny them. That was in a very yuppie area.

No ghettos?? Are you KIDDING??? There are vast swathes of London that belong to one ethnic group or another, if you drive through it, you can see it clearly. No way I would get out of the car in some areas without my ex-heavyweight boxer friend with me!

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