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Robert Poste's Child Wrote:

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> Since then Peckham has completed its arrival,

> Forest Hill is now something first-time buyers can

> only dream of and I'm told Deptford is pretty

> happening now. Haven't been to see for myself,

> obviously.

>

> I would say that the South Bank is now no longer

> worth visiting unless you love crowds and eating

> overpriced food standing up.



Agree about Deptford. My BIL and his girlfriend who are in their mid twenties go out for nights out in Deptford these days.

???? Wrote:

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> Walthamstow's not that bad and was better when it

> had the dogs and Scamps - I'm not allowing it.

> Also bits of Deptford are quite trendy. Whilst

> Greenwich is good(although not as good as once)

> The Fan Museum is a good shout Moos.


The cool "kids" knew about Deptford way back in 2009 :)

charliecharlie Wrote:

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> North London.... (said only to remind people from

> North London how stupid they sound when the say

> "there is nothing in South London worth

> visiting"...)

>

> yes... I know it's the middle the night but I

> can't sleep..... aahhhhh

> http://www.infoniac.com/uimg/adolescent-insomnia.j

> pg


its an old thread but I wonder if charliecharlie has managed to get to sleep yet.

Robert Poste's Child Wrote:

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> Since then Peckham has completed its arrival,

> Forest Hill is now something first-time buyers can

> only dream of and I'm told Deptford is pretty

> happening now. Haven't been to see for myself,

> obviously.

>

> I would say that the South Bank is now no longer

> worth visiting unless you love crowds and eating

> overpriced food standing up.



I was in The Anchor last night and it was just me and the bouncer inside :)

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