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Impressions of Dulwich & Peckham by an elderly American traveller.


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PeckhamRose Wrote:

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> Jeremy, to the many African folk who shop and

> socialise in the stores (for example, the nail and

> hair shops are open very late and are more like

> social clubs) Rye Lane is not a bit of a dump.

>

> Elitist Snob you!


quite right


rye lane is a splendid place, especially on a sunday afternoon

I actually quite enjoyed his style of writing, although I may not necessarily agree with some of the observations, I think its refreshing to discover how our locality is viewed by the visitor. Sorry that the text has been removed, but I guess I understand why, given some of the posts....

A???? Wrote:

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> PR/TJ

>

> I notice no comments against the americans put

> down on dull gentility etc....

>

> You inverted snobs you



I wasn't sure what he meant by dull gentility.

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