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kenners46 sydenham village 19 Aug 15 10.57am
I took my girl to a dance competition in Croydon a few months back, what made it worse is that I had to go back and collect her after it.
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sydenham village 19 Aug 15 10.57am

I took my girl to a dance competition in Croydon a few months back, what made it worse is that I had to go back and collect her after it.

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johnfirewall 19 Aug 15 12.45pm
Quote richard shaw (og)65 at 18 Aug 2015 1.25pm Quote johnfirewall at 18 Aug 2015 1.01pm Every London council will use these buzz words to add a bit of colour to outsiders' perception of a place which would otherwise be viewed as a concrete sh1thole. Imagine the computer game Sim City where you build as much as possible to increase your population and thus tax revenue, but in the 2015 edition you can add a few pop-up galleries, bars and shops. It's all nonsense because this sort of cultural boost is organic. Do you think for a second any councillor in Peckham even expected it could be trendy? Now it is, they want to capitalise on the yuppies and build a Waitrose and posh shops. Self serving cnuts basically. there is a difference in Peckham , there is a concerted effort all round not to go down the homogenised route . foxtons have applied to open on rye lane and their is staunch opposition against it , lets hope it doesn't happen and Peckham keeps its new and old identity intact . Opposition from the council or just the same stupid middle-class kids who smashed up the one in Brixton? Can't you buy flats from anywhere else?
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19 Aug 15 12.45pm

Quote richard shaw (og)65 at 18 Aug 2015 1.25pm

Quote johnfirewall at 18 Aug 2015 1.01pm

Every London council will use these buzz words to add a bit of colour to outsiders' perception of a place which would otherwise be viewed as a concrete sh1thole.

Imagine the computer game Sim City where you build as much as possible to increase your population and thus tax revenue, but in the 2015 edition you can add a few pop-up galleries, bars and shops.

It's all nonsense because this sort of cultural boost is organic. Do you think for a second any councillor in Peckham even expected it could be trendy? Now it is, they want to capitalise on the yuppies and build a Waitrose and posh shops.

Self serving cnuts basically.

there is a difference in Peckham , there is a concerted effort all round not to go down the homogenised route . foxtons have applied to open on rye lane and their is staunch opposition against it , lets hope it doesn't happen and Peckham keeps its new and old identity intact .

Opposition from the council or just the same stupid middle-class kids who smashed up the one in Brixton?

Can't you buy flats from anywhere else?

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jamiemartin721 Reading 19 Aug 15 12.48pm
Quote leggedstruggle at 18 Aug 2015 5.54pm Quote jamiemartin721 at 18 Aug 2015 1.21pm Quote martin2412 at 17 Aug 2015 1.27pm Quote Beastie at 17 Aug 2015 12.47pm When people talk about Croydon, are they talking about the town centre or the Borough? The place has many faults but it's nowhere near as bad as people make out. Has there ever been a town with a worse reputation than Croydon? Beirut Beirut has some stunning beaches. What where the various militias of the various religious and racial groups hit each other over the head? Also a very literal burying in the sand. Funny enough though prior to the civil war and chaos, Beruit and the Lebenon were very popular tourist spots. "One Nation Under God, has turned into One Nation Under the Influence of One Drug" [Link]
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Reading 19 Aug 15 12.48pm

Quote leggedstruggle at 18 Aug 2015 5.54pm

Quote jamiemartin721 at 18 Aug 2015 1.21pm

Quote martin2412 at 17 Aug 2015 1.27pm

Quote Beastie at 17 Aug 2015 12.47pm

When people talk about Croydon, are they talking about the town centre or the Borough?

The place has many faults but it's nowhere near as bad as people make out. Has there ever been a town with a worse reputation than Croydon?

Beirut

Beirut has some stunning beaches.

What where the various militias of the various religious and racial groups hit each other over the head?

Also a very literal burying in the sand. Funny enough though prior to the civil war and chaos, Beruit and the Lebenon were very popular tourist spots.

"One Nation Under God, has turned into One Nation Under the Influence of One Drug"
[Link]

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Holmesdale Nick South Croydon 19 Aug 15 1.29pm
Quote thegreatlardino at 19 Aug 2015 9.40am living in crawley and having to travel through east croydon on a daily basis, would say croydon is much worse then crawley I would have to disagree. Crawley has got to be much worse than Croydon. Fitter Fans Group 2. No. 17
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Quote thegreatlardino at 19 Aug 2015 9.40am

living in crawley and having to travel through east croydon on a daily basis, would say croydon is much worse then crawley

I would have to disagree. Crawley has got to be much worse than Croydon.

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Holmesdale Nick South Croydon 19 Aug 15 1.30pm
Quote Willo at 18 Aug 2015 6.06pm Quote NickinOX at 18 Aug 2015 5.39pm Quote Cucking Funt at 18 Aug 2015 2.03pm Quote jamiemartin721 at 18 Aug 2015 1.21pm Quote martin2412 at 17 Aug 2015 1.27pm Quote Beastie at 17 Aug 2015 12.47pm When people talk about Croydon, are they talking about the town centre or the Borough? The place has many faults but it's nowhere near as bad as people make out. Has there ever been a town with a worse reputation than Croydon? Beirut Beirut has some stunning beaches. As does Tunisia. Croydon's beaches are crap. Prefer "Carshalton Beeches". Purley Beaches are nice Fitter Fans Group 2. No. 17
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Quote Willo at 18 Aug 2015 6.06pm

Quote NickinOX at 18 Aug 2015 5.39pm

Quote Cucking Funt at 18 Aug 2015 2.03pm

Quote jamiemartin721 at 18 Aug 2015 1.21pm

Quote martin2412 at 17 Aug 2015 1.27pm

Quote Beastie at 17 Aug 2015 12.47pm

When people talk about Croydon, are they talking about the town centre or the Borough?

The place has many faults but it's nowhere near as bad as people make out. Has there ever been a town with a worse reputation than Croydon?

Beirut

Beirut has some stunning beaches.

As does Tunisia.

Croydon's beaches are crap.

Prefer "Carshalton Beeches".

Purley Beaches are nice

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Holmesdale Nick South Croydon 19 Aug 15 1.31pm
Quote Part Time James at 18 Aug 2015 3.41pm I always used to enjoy seeing cast members from "The Bill" strolling around Croydon. Alas, The Bill is no longer on TV. The Bill came off air around the same time as the demise of Croydon. Coincidence? I think not. Yes, Sun Hill and the Jasmine Allen Estate. Fitter Fans Group 2. No. 17
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South Croydon 19 Aug 15 1.31pm

Quote Part Time James at 18 Aug 2015 3.41pm

I always used to enjoy seeing cast members from "The Bill" strolling around Croydon. Alas, The Bill is no longer on TV. The Bill came off air around the same time as the demise of Croydon. Coincidence? I think not.

Yes, Sun Hill and the Jasmine Allen Estate.

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Ouzo Dan Behind you 19 Aug 15 1.33pm
Im all for the Box Park project at East Croydon, at least it deviates from yet another dull shopping center with a 5yr shelf life. The top floor of Centrale has been reclaimed by the wild, the last time I Checked there was a pack of wolves picking off unsuspecting children & fat people looking for the food court that used to exist up there, its like something out of Jumanji. The mountains are calling & I must go.
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Behind you 19 Aug 15 1.33pm

Im all for the Box Park project at East Croydon, at least it deviates from yet another dull shopping center with a 5yr shelf life.

The top floor of Centrale has been reclaimed by the wild, the last time I Checked there was a pack of wolves picking off unsuspecting children & fat people looking for the food court that used to exist up there, its like something out of Jumanji.

The mountains are calling & I must go.

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Holmesdale Nick South Croydon 19 Aug 15 1.36pm
Quote Ouzo Dan at 19 Aug 2015 1.33pm Im all for the Box Park project at East Croydon, at least it deviates from yet another dull shopping center with a 5yr shelf life. The top floor of Centrale has been reclaimed by the wild, the last time I Checked there was a pack of wolves picking off unsuspecting children & fat people looking for the food court that used to exist up there, its like something out of Jumanji. I heard that shops from Whitgift Centre will have to relocate to Centrale so that Whitgift can be demolished. Fitter Fans Group 2. No. 17
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Quote Ouzo Dan at 19 Aug 2015 1.33pm

Im all for the Box Park project at East Croydon, at least it deviates from yet another dull shopping center with a 5yr shelf life.

I heard that shops from Whitgift Centre will have to relocate to Centrale so that Whitgift can be demolished.

Fitter Fans Group 2. No. 17

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richard shaw (og)65 my minds eye 19 Aug 15 1.49pm
Quote johnfirewall at 19 Aug 2015 12.45pm Quote richard shaw (og)65 at 18 Aug 2015 1.25pm Quote johnfirewall at 18 Aug 2015 1.01pm Every London council will use these buzz words to add a bit of colour to outsiders' perception of a place which would otherwise be viewed as a concrete sh1thole. Imagine the computer game Sim City where you build as much as possible to increase your population and thus tax revenue, but in the 2015 edition you can add a few pop-up galleries, bars and shops. It's all nonsense because this sort of cultural boost is organic. Do you think for a second any councillor in Peckham even expected it could be trendy? Now it is, they want to capitalise on the yuppies and build a Waitrose and posh shops. Self serving cnuts basically. there is a difference in Peckham , there is a concerted effort all round not to go down the homogenised route . foxtons have applied to open on rye lane and their is staunch opposition against it , lets hope it doesn't happen and Peckham keeps its new and old identity intact . Opposition from the council or just the same stupid middle-class kids who smashed up the one in Brixton? Can't you buy flats from anywhere else? strong opposition from locals young and old , they want to stop foxtons as it could be the thin end of the wedge . rye lane and the surrounding area is mostly local independent businesses , its against the homogenised gentrification of the area . the fear is once someone like foxtons move in rents rise and the independent businesses that give the place its appeal have to move on . interviewer " iggy , do you think you influenced anybody?" iggy pop " I think I wiped out the 60`S "
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Quote johnfirewall at 19 Aug 2015 12.45pm

Quote richard shaw (og)65 at 18 Aug 2015 1.25pm

Quote johnfirewall at 18 Aug 2015 1.01pm

Every London council will use these buzz words to add a bit of colour to outsiders' perception of a place which would otherwise be viewed as a concrete sh1thole.

Imagine the computer game Sim City where you build as much as possible to increase your population and thus tax revenue, but in the 2015 edition you can add a few pop-up galleries, bars and shops.

Self serving cnuts basically.

Opposition from the council or just the same stupid middle-class kids who smashed up the one in Brixton?

Can't you buy flats from anywhere else?

strong opposition from locals young and old , they want to stop foxtons as it could be the thin end of the wedge . rye lane and the surrounding area is mostly local independent businesses , its against the homogenised gentrification of the area . the fear is once someone like foxtons move in rents rise and the independent businesses that give the place its appeal have to move on .

interviewer " iggy , do you think you influenced anybody?"
iggy pop " I think I wiped out the 60`S "

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Willo South coast - west of Brighton. 19 Aug 15 1.56pm
The Croydon I remember had the 'Railway' pub opposite East Croydon Station, the 'Dingwall Cafe' in Dingwall Road, 'Kings Cellars', 'Rui St George', 'Horn and Trumpet', 'Scamps' Disco, also 'Doctor Jims' ! Not forgetting Allders 'Bargain Basement' and 'Milletts'. And of course 'Snifters', 'Easy Street' and 'Kembers' ! And 'Sultans' for a late night kebab ! And in South Croydon 'The Refuge' ! Edited by Willo (19 Aug 2015 1.58pm)
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South coast - west of Brighton. 19 Aug 15 1.56pm

The Croydon I remember had the 'Railway' pub opposite East Croydon Station, the 'Dingwall Cafe' in Dingwall Road, 'Kings Cellars', 'Rui St George', 'Horn and Trumpet', 'Scamps' Disco, also 'Doctor Jims' ! Not forgetting Allders 'Bargain Basement' and 'Milletts'. And of course 'Snifters', 'Easy Street' and 'Kembers' !
And 'Sultans' for a late night kebab ! And in South Croydon 'The Refuge' !

Edited by Willo (19 Aug 2015 1.58pm)

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Part Time James 19 Aug 15 1.57pm
Quote Holmesdale Nick at 19 Aug 2015 1.36pm Quote Ouzo Dan at 19 Aug 2015 1.33pm Im all for the Box Park project at East Croydon, at least it deviates from yet another dull shopping center with a 5yr shelf life. The top floor of Centrale has been reclaimed by the wild, the last time I Checked there was a pack of wolves picking off unsuspecting children & fat people looking for the food court that used to exist up there, its like something out of Jumanji. I heard that shops from Whitgift Centre will have to relocate to Centrale so that Whitgift can be demolished. They should build a school in its place
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Quote Holmesdale Nick at 19 Aug 2015 1.36pm

Quote Ouzo Dan at 19 Aug 2015 1.33pm

Im all for the Box Park project at East Croydon, at least it deviates from yet another dull shopping center with a 5yr shelf life.

I heard that shops from Whitgift Centre will have to relocate to Centrale so that Whitgift can be demolished.

They should build a school in its place

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Brentmiester_General Front line in the battle against t... 20 Aug 15 1.22pm
Quote Part Time James at 18 Aug 2015 3.41pm I always used to enjoy seeing cast members from "The Bill" strolling around Croydon. Alas, The Bill is no longer on TV. The Bill came off air around the same time as the demise of Croydon. Coincidence? I think not. Bob Cryer was in Prima Donnas once when I was in there. Jools from Eastenders always used to walk around Purley town centre as well. He used to wear the exact same get up as he did in Eastenders. Used to be hard to seperate Albert Square and Putley some days. Think that might have been the acid though. "We love you Palace, we f@cking hate Man U, We love you Palace, we hate the brighton too, We love you Palace we play in red 'n' blue, so f@ck you, and you ...
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Front line in the battle against t... 20 Aug 15 1.22pm

Quote Part Time James at 18 Aug 2015 3.41pm

Bob Cryer was in Prima Donnas once when I was in there. Jools from Eastenders always used to walk around Purley town centre as well. He used to wear the exact same get up as he did in Eastenders. Used to be hard to seperate Albert Square and Putley some days. Think that might have been the acid though.

"We love you Palace, we f@cking hate Man U, We love you Palace, we hate the brighton too, We love you Palace we play in red 'n' blue, so f@ck you, and you ...

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