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These events were unforeseeable whereas the effects of Truss's reckless budget could have been foreseen despite her unshakeable and deluded beliefs and could, should have been avoided

Yeah, it's almost like they've got an agenda

Just seen this poster in LL post office. It looks like it will not be closing but will be "operated by an independent franchise partner ZCO Ltd"

I remember in the 70s the Union Jack was similarly appropriated by the National Front and later the British Party, I regarded it in the same way many perceive the St George's flag today. The Union Jack went through a period of rehabilitation in the 90s and probably viewed more positively by the left today. I wonder though if the anti immigration groups who have appropriated the St George;s flag realise that St George was born in what is modern day Turkey.

Indeed. How many of us owe our lives and continuing good health to immigrants?

Like most of us, I'm guessing they didn't look into thoroughly

Of course something will happen! The unknowns are what and when.

There's no record on Southwark's website of planning permission for demolition which according to this website is needed to demolish a pub. Also for demolishing a building in an unsafe condition which could well be the case. https://www.planningportal.co.uk/permission/common-projects/demolition/planning-permission

It's been suggested on the other thread that Stonegate are due to hand back to DE in September and there may be clauses in the contract about the condition it has to be handed back in

Terence Stamp

I would hope that those managing pension funds that have invested in TW have already seen the writing on the wall and are investing elsewhere.

I used to know a lady, in her 70s, very respectable. had a beautiful garden and loved to garden, was always taking cuttings from public parks. She was careful not to do it when other people were around and a friend acted as look out.

I've used World of Books- or WOB as they call themselves now - a couple of times. It's a time consuming exercise for little reward which is why they are able to sell titles at quite low prices. They're not interested in the mega best selling paperbacks as they probably have warehouses full of them already. Despite the low return, I'd sell to them again. St Christophers must receive many many books as donations. In the past I have seen the World of Books van outside a few times.

I believe the part that runs underground is culverted so would not contribute to the water table.

I have spent many years pondering the state of dampness in my basement and had composed a long and rather boring reponse. Have reduced it to bullet points: The cause of damp on the common wall with my neighbour was found to be caused by a slow leak their side which they were unaware of. Leak was repaired and dampness subsided. An experienced drainage man told me there are no underground rivers in East Dulwich My damp patches come and go and are more prevalent in summer when the humidity is high and barely there during the winter. I was considering getting a dehumidifier until I read they can suck the water out of walls/floor and make the problem worse.

One time Sainsbury's delivered 6 bags of apples instead of 6 single apples which I couldn't possibly get through. I phoned Pecan in Peckham to ask if they would accept them despite their website stating no fresh foods. I must have phoned at just the right time as they were happy to accept them. Sainsburys gave me a refund so the donation was courtesy of them. Or you could experiment with all kinds of apple recipes and write a blog about it

The street directory is on Ancestry and you'll need a subscription to access. It's reasonably easy to navigate though you have to find the page you're looking for by a combination of trial and error/guesswork. https://www.ancestry.co.uk/imageviewer/collections/61265/images/47056_263021009499_1592-00159?usePUB=true&_phsrc=Soz1793 There is though also a general search page for London directories where the street name can be entered in the keyword field and results will take you to the specific pages. https://www.ancestry.co.uk/search/collections/61265/

You've sent me down a rabbit hole here! According to the 1909/10 street directory, 10 Whateley Road was the address for John Gibson, beer retailer. He was born about 1860 in Walworth and his father, also called John, was a beer retailer as well. By the time of the 1891 census, John Gibson Junior had moved to 10 Whateley Road and described himself as a beer house manager. He was married to Margaret and had a son and a daughter. John and Margaret were still living at the address 30 years later when he described himself as a beer retailer. His mother's name was Charlotte Sarah and there is an entry from the same street directory as above for someone by that name described as a beer and wine retailer at 42 North Cross Road. This was most likely his mother, now described as a widow. Hoping this is of interest.

What is the reason for the change in name? Just curious.

I didn't say wedge it "slightly" open. I meant to wedge it fully open.

If you're talking about who I think you are, I find them more exuberant than rude and usually smiling and polite. But then, I'm usually smiling and polite to them. Can you not wedge open your gate when you're expecting them?

OK just seemed a bit odd

What's with all the new posters on this thread?

I've noticed the same, thankfully they're too fluttery for my cat to catch. I've noticed the white ones always seem to travel in pairs?

I think it's a good idea and follows the example of other towns/areas. As it says in the article, the area around the main tourist attractions in Southwark, that is The Globe, Southwark Cathedral, Tate Modern and the whole walking route from London Bridge to Blackfriars, takes a lot of maintaining and it shouldn't be a burden on regular council tax payers like us.