What's it like to live in Brixton / Brixton Borders

^Repped for truth. I'm also unsure what kind of decay TK Max is supposed to embody; it's a bargain budget clothes store, so hardly represents gentrification.

I seriously don't get this. Is it your intention to move around London in search of areas that don't have a TK Max or a Starbucks? You were in Brixton for a couple of years and bemoan a bit of inward investment and shops that offer jobs for local people. My girlfriend's kids were born and grew up in Brixton and they quite like having amenities on their doorstep, rather than having to trek to Clapham Junction or Oxford Circus. We musn't upset the tourists looking for something more edgy though...

I much prefer today's Brixton to that of the riots back in the 80s. Look at the architecture in Brixton, The Academy, The Town Hall, The Ritzy, and it's plain to see that Brixton was proper posh back in the day.

The only aspect of so called 'gentrification' that got my back up a bit was a pub on Coldharbour Lane near the Albert that used to be nothing but old West Indian geezers playing dominoes and drinking Guinness until the pub closed down and was done up. It then became a sort of faux cocktail bar for students and bright young things looking for something 'authentic' and of course the old boys trickled away. But that was years ago.

I miss Brixton

The Albert went downhill after Pat died.

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The Albert went downhill after Pat died.

She was lovely, it often took a monumental effort to raise a smile out of her but she was a lovely landlady. It must be years ago now that she passed on.

Bit of a bumpage: does anyone fancy a joint trip to ikea?
I know it's hell but I need sone large cheap picture frames.

I need a desk cable tidy.
http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/30198028/
One of them.

Bollocks, I went on Friday. Have got some stuff to return though. Maybe one night next week?

Hang on, we need some stuff I've been told.

Bollocks, I went on Friday. Have got some stuff to return though. Maybe one night next week?

Tuesday?

Harsh.

Didn't see either of you out in WGC this week.

Bollocks, I went on Friday. Have got some stuff to return though. Maybe one night next week?

This could work. I was going to suggest a man date with child, but suspect it's probably a bit too late for the nipper to be buying candles and 'tasteful' interior design. Oh and roll mop herrings.

Didn't see either of you out in WGC this week.

Wednesdays are my football day....

Who can I give my list of requirements to? And will you deliver?

I'm going on Sat am, Damo.

Let me know what you want and I'll see what I can do.

(if I lose the will to live I reserve the right to not bother though).

I'll collect the info tonight and send you pm!
cheers Ru.

Shakes head...

It's exciting times on here today!

The last time I hired a van, I hit a bus. I think this is better for everyone.

Want in.....Need to wait til payday though.

Meat balls on the way in, hot dogs on the way out.
How all shopping experiences should start and finish.

Boys' day out to Ikea, I'll give you a tenner if you can persuade Pisti to join you.

I'll be in the Effra

Who sez LFGSS has lost its way?

Forum elders talking about soft furnishings, who'd have thought it back in the heady days of 2008?

All my furnishings are hard.