eucalyptus Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Seriously?It's crazy.... the one opposite ED station, the one down from the co op and the one by the mini sainsbury further down by Dulwich Library Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/40049-why-so-many-great-hardware-shops-in-ed/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
nxjen Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Lots of old houses needing constant maintenance Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/40049-why-so-many-great-hardware-shops-in-ed/#findComment-709739 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KalamityKel Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 3 is hardly too many especially considering theyve all been around for many years... not exactly a new fad... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/40049-why-so-many-great-hardware-shops-in-ed/#findComment-709750 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lane lover Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Agree - they are some of the more useful shops on the Lane. I use all of them on a regular basis.Count the Curry Houses on the Lane - there are many more than three (not that its a bad thing).If only there were only three Real Estate Agents ! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/40049-why-so-many-great-hardware-shops-in-ed/#findComment-709763 Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 The bloke at the Plough has a bright shiny V8 truck and a beautiful V12 JagI think that answers part of the question Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/40049-why-so-many-great-hardware-shops-in-ed/#findComment-709773 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider69 Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 So a shop the majority of residents want and use. Unlike many of the others on LL.He makes money supplying want people want, it not they would go bust. This shop has been there since the begining of time. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/40049-why-so-many-great-hardware-shops-in-ed/#findComment-709787 Share on other sites More sharing options...
antantant Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Agree! They're great! I also like Labro Tools and Gas on Nunhead Lane. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/40049-why-so-many-great-hardware-shops-in-ed/#findComment-709788 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynne Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Dulwich DIY!!! One of the best shops ever. No matter how vague my description they never look amused and have been known to search around in odd boxes when I've wanted somthing esoteric - in this instance an Imperial bolt for a Victorian door knocker. Lynne Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/40049-why-so-many-great-hardware-shops-in-ed/#findComment-709790 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KestonKid Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Another hurrah for Dulwich DIY - the very helpful staff have never failed to produce what I want even if - like Lynne - I only have the vaguest description of what I am looking for! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/40049-why-so-many-great-hardware-shops-in-ed/#findComment-709806 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huggers Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Dulwich DIY, Labro Tools and Shauns DIY- all brilliant and so helpful. Plough very good too. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/40049-why-so-many-great-hardware-shops-in-ed/#findComment-709828 Share on other sites More sharing options...
singalto Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 3 DIY shops and 14 estate agents. I love Dulwich DIY as they are friendly and helpful and always seem to have what I need, however obscure and being described as a thingy to do such and such. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/40049-why-so-many-great-hardware-shops-in-ed/#findComment-709831 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissKing Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 It's great!! Especially for those of us that don't have cars to drive to homebase! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/40049-why-so-many-great-hardware-shops-in-ed/#findComment-709843 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbboy Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 I love Shauns DIY by ED station Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/40049-why-so-many-great-hardware-shops-in-ed/#findComment-709845 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 I'd far rather some more Cupcake and expensive trinket shops Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/40049-why-so-many-great-hardware-shops-in-ed/#findComment-709846 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Poste's Child Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 I also like the one that does all the household stuff, just down from the police station. Recently someone posted on here desperately asking if anyone had any John Lewis baby muslins in blue (v EDF) as their child was obviously very attached to them and there were some in this shop all the time. It must have a name but can't remember seeing it. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/40049-why-so-many-great-hardware-shops-in-ed/#findComment-709903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidKruger Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Between them all you can sort most normal jobs, all day Sunday would probably be too much to ask. Number of times it's 1pm+ and you need just one more coach bolt / varnish / filler.We're blessed with what we've got. DON'T question it !*shudders at thought of closure of DIY shops* Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/40049-why-so-many-great-hardware-shops-in-ed/#findComment-709931 Share on other sites More sharing options...
handymaneast dulwich Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 I have to agree totally with kidkruger happened to me many times! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/40049-why-so-many-great-hardware-shops-in-ed/#findComment-709953 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebedee Tring Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 I'd rather have more estate agents - there should be at least 28 of them in LL. They are the most selfless members of the community and do more for the good of mankind (and womankind) than all the hardware shops and hospitals put together. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/40049-why-so-many-great-hardware-shops-in-ed/#findComment-709960 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alice Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 their fortunes are inextricably linked Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/40049-why-so-many-great-hardware-shops-in-ed/#findComment-710009 Share on other sites More sharing options...
singalto Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 the household goods shop is Farmer's. They have lots of fab stuff. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/40049-why-so-many-great-hardware-shops-in-ed/#findComment-710035 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louisa Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Without the fabulous Dulwich DIY and A J Farmers this place would be a lot worse off. These are the true small independent businesses we should be supporting not pop up boutique places selling pointless tat, here one day gone the next. Louisa. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/40049-why-so-many-great-hardware-shops-in-ed/#findComment-710050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider69 Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Louisa Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Without the fabulous Dulwich DIY and A J Farmers> this place would be a lot worse off. These are the> true small independent businesses we should be> supporting not pop up boutique places selling> pointless tat, here one day gone the next. > > Louisa.why have you not mentioned Shaun's and plough home craft.. If you want to promote local get it right Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/40049-why-so-many-great-hardware-shops-in-ed/#findComment-710053 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louisa Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Sorry for not mentioning every single DIY shop on here (whether I've used it or not), but I'm quite loyal to the shops I use locally. But yes, you're right, I'm sure there are some other equally great independent DIY shops around here too.Louisa. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/40049-why-so-many-great-hardware-shops-in-ed/#findComment-710059 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider69 Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 A true local will always admit they f..Ked up Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/40049-why-so-many-great-hardware-shops-in-ed/#findComment-710069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
newboots Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 The only shops I use on the main drag of Lordship Lane on a regular basis are Farmers, Greetings, Dulwich DIY, the Co-Op, Dulwich Caff and Mon Petit Chou. I've been in to most of the other shops, bars and restaurants on LL, but only infrequently. And there's actually a surprising number I've never set foot in, even after 17 years in the neighbourhood. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/40049-why-so-many-great-hardware-shops-in-ed/#findComment-710103 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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