Nero Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 H and G has opened a new shop in the past few days. It's at Russell Street, Covent Garden on the corner. It's larger than the SE22 branch, but Miss Hope and Mr Greenwood were not there when I went past. Nero Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2663-new-hope-and-greenwood-in-town/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
giggirl Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Yes I stumbled across the new Hope and Greenwood in Covent Garden last Thursday. My office is nearby so I sent lots of my colleagues there to shop for Valentines presents last week. I do hope it does well. Steady on though; does that mean H&G is a "chain"? Do we still want one in ED? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2663-new-hope-and-greenwood-in-town/#findComment-80681 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearcesa Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Of course we do! It's great that it's been so successful here in East Dulwich, that they can open another one for others to enjoy who can't or won't come down to East Dulwich! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2663-new-hope-and-greenwood-in-town/#findComment-80682 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dulwichmum Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 I love Hope and Greenwood, I didn't really get it until someone bought my munchkins "sweet ration books" for Christmas, now they go in each Saturday morning and choose 50 pence worth of assorted sweets and chews each in cute little trays for a treat. It is the high light of our week.My poppets instantly behave themselves if I threaten to stop them going to H&G on a Saturday, and I am really proud that it started in Dulwich. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2663-new-hope-and-greenwood-in-town/#findComment-80716 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wee quinnie Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 With no disrespect to Miss Hope and Mr Greenwood - I know its a v cute shop, and they have worked hard and all the rest of it. But why everyone wets their pants over this shop is beyond me. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2663-new-hope-and-greenwood-in-town/#findComment-80795 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 What sort of a sweet shop doesn't sell Gray's Herbal Tablets?Very disappointing. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2663-new-hope-and-greenwood-in-town/#findComment-80798 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moos Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 If only Caffe Nero had started in ED, then we could all love it regardless of its chaininess.. ;-) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2663-new-hope-and-greenwood-in-town/#findComment-80863 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMacGabhann Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 * keeps a watchful eye on this to see if a clich?d and genuine chain argument breaks out * (6)As for why people get excited about H&G - probably a mixture of nostalgia and seeing something different. The concept has spread pretty far since tho' so the novelty has worn off a bit Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2663-new-hope-and-greenwood-in-town/#findComment-80885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 pearcesa Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Of course we do! It's great that it's been so successful here in East Dulwich, that they can open another one for others to enjoy who can't or won't come down to East Dulwich!As long as it doesn't start somewhere else then open a second shop in Dulwich, that just wouldn't do ;-)It's a nice little shop, but I do feel ripped off in there. I went to Rye last year, and there are several proper traditional sweetshops there, and the prices were much much less than in H&G.Still, they have no competition, so good luck to them. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2663-new-hope-and-greenwood-in-town/#findComment-81099 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattham Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Not sure I see the point in it...as quinnie says, very cute, but why the fuss? Someone brought a load of sweets into my office from H&G this xmas...and they were vile. Reminded me why I gave up eating that sort of stuff when I was about 10. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2663-new-hope-and-greenwood-in-town/#findComment-81374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peckhamgatecrasher Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Bah humbug, anyone? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2663-new-hope-and-greenwood-in-town/#findComment-81394 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moos Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 (in small voice) Sorry Sean, was just joking. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2663-new-hope-and-greenwood-in-town/#findComment-81714 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMacGabhann Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 >:D Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2663-new-hope-and-greenwood-in-town/#findComment-81717 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moos Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 (sticks out tongue, flounces off) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2663-new-hope-and-greenwood-in-town/#findComment-81719 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 I think it's quite a good shop... it's a bit different, kind of retro... good place to buy presents, fun for the kids. Their ice cream is pretty good too.I noticed over xmas that H&G stuff is available in selfridges too. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2663-new-hope-and-greenwood-in-town/#findComment-81748 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zephyr Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Of course you do not even have to venture outside to get these sweets. I have used 'A Quarter of' to order traditional sweet for my office sweetie jar (bought 2kg). My work colleague remember most of the 'old' sweets so it was ideal for a bulk order. They will even supply in traditional paper bags if you specify.It has a larger range than H&G but of course you have to pay postage. Will still take the kids to H&G for a treats though so it will still get our patronage. (it even does Herbal Tablets though I don't know what brand) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2663-new-hope-and-greenwood-in-town/#findComment-81769 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 By some swees there lovely. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2663-new-hope-and-greenwood-in-town/#findComment-85945 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chase Dulwit Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 >:D< Gray's Herbal Tablets went on the shelves last week. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2663-new-hope-and-greenwood-in-town/#findComment-87599 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chase Dulwit Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Selfridges have stocked their stuff for years, as well as John Lewis; Waitrose for a while, and I hear that it has just gone into World Duty Free at Terminal 5! They also supply other, very exclusive stores, but re-branded with that stores' packaging. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2663-new-hope-and-greenwood-in-town/#findComment-87600 Share on other sites More sharing options...
muffins78 Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 They are selling their things in the Dulwich Trader - saw them during the week Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2663-new-hope-and-greenwood-in-town/#findComment-87602 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cate Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 They always run out of liquorice toffee. Their fruit gums are awful, in my opinion. They taste very synthetic. Rowntrees taste better. Very over-rated. ?2 for a bottle of root beer!!! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2663-new-hope-and-greenwood-in-town/#findComment-101625 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMacGabhann Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 I see NC Road and Hope & Greenwood were featured on that 70s BBC programme with Alan Coren and Sue Perkins - same segment was shown on Something for the Weekend on Sunday morning Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2663-new-hope-and-greenwood-in-town/#findComment-110533 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eccentric Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 SeanMacGabhann Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I see NC Road and Hope & Greenwood were featured> on that 70s BBC programme with Alan Coren and Sue> Perkins - same segment was shown on Something for> the Weekend on Sunday morningAlso noticed Hope and Greenwood and Val's scored 5 stars apiece in the Hygiene Ratings Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2663-new-hope-and-greenwood-in-town/#findComment-110546 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HonaloochieB Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 SeanMacGabhann Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I see NC Road and Hope & Greenwood were featured> on that 70s BBC programme with Alan Coren and Sue> Perkins - same segment was shown on Something for> the Weekend on Sunday morningAlan Coren? Is he alive again? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2663-new-hope-and-greenwood-in-town/#findComment-110648 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMacGabhann Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 oooops - good spot - it was a flashback to our Cricklewood days that put me in mind of AlanI meant Giles Coren.. thangouvermuch Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2663-new-hope-and-greenwood-in-town/#findComment-110677 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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