Topic: Living in London

[Mactavish]

Nice one you two. I'll have a look at these on the old Google Maps now. Do London quite a bit with work but somebody else booked the hotel this time. I'm normally an Aldgate and Shoreditch type of guy when I'm there.

[Andy Hunter]

Remember when the Alexis Sanchez thread turned into a duplicate of this thread?

Just discovered this one, although the Sanchez thread was insightful on London too, particularly Tower Hamlets 

Ahh Rawk memories

[iiqae]

anyone know about connecting flights via heathrow:

i'm to arrive to london from barcelona at 8:30a
my flight from heathrow (terminal 3) to seattle (terminal 5) flies out at 9:45a
i don't travel much at all, so i don't have a great sense of this sort of thing.
heathrow recommends 90 minutes, and i'm giving myself 75.

am i risking missing my flight back home?
is 90 minutes leeway less a precaution and more so a necessary reality?

[Priest078]

Going to a gig at The Albert Hall 2 weeks on Friday . Please can anyone recomened any bars clubs that open really late round Soho , nothing where you have to get really dressed up. Would normally have gone to Fabric but it's closed .cheers

[J_Kopite]

Going to a gig at The Albert Hall 2 weeks on Friday . Please can anyone recomened any bars clubs that open really late round Soho , nothing where you have to get really dressed up. Would normally have gone to Fabric but it's closed .cheers

'Soho Theatre' is nice to pop in for a quick one I always find, stays open until midnight I think although I don't know if that's late enough for you.

[Priest078]

'Soho Theatre' is nice to pop in for a quick one I always find, stays open until midnight I think although I don't know if that's late enough for you.

Thanks will put it on the list . Doesn't have to be Soho really , just fancy using some energy on a dancefloor after the gig  .

[Priest078]

The O'Neills on Wardour Street is open until 3/4 every night and always has a live band on doing covers. Always good to have it in your google maps as a backup. Will let you in in any state wearing pretty much anything.

Thanks for that , yeah planning to be worse for wear so that will be a good option.

[Mactavish]

The O'Neills on Wardour Street is open until 3/4 every night and always has a live band on doing covers. Always good to have it in your google maps as a backup. Will let you in in any state wearing pretty much anything.

I can second this. Was in there on Monday night with my business partner and had as good a night as I've had in London. You can tend to over think things when going out in London but you'll enjoy yourself in there. The upstairs was rammed with happy people singing along to the band who played all the happy songs for drunks and lets just say, a lot of the clientele was very easy on the eye.

Which helps

[spider]

In London tomorrow  - any good boozers showing the 3pm KO's- specifically Liverpool Hull game?

[quinny]

There's an LFC pubs in London thread on the main board somewhere mate.

[aaronaldo]

Hi All,

Been offered a job in London, i have previously lived there when i was on placement during university. Looking to roomshare for now as its my only option. Apart from spareroom, can anyone recommend any other sites or company's that are decent?

Cheers

[aaronaldo]

Congrats on the offer mate. Where are you looking? If west my company intranet always has listings for rooms so will keep my eye out if you like. Otherwise Gumtree and Craigslist are a couple of good options.

Thanks mate, that would be great. Im currently looking North and North west, but im happy to go anywhere if the area is nice and the room is good too.

[meady1981]

Thanks mate, that would be great. Im currently looking North and North west, but im happy to go anywhere if the area is nice and the room is good too.

I used to use moveflat. Seemed to be more filtered towards youngish non-insane professionals in nice friendly houses. Rather than 10 Australians in a Caledonian Road dungeon on gumtree.

[Groundskeeper Willie]

hello,

red+yank across the pond.

Erased the entire fucking thing as I discovered the post I replied to was quite old. 

How did you get on on your travel?

[Crosby Nick]

Just had about ten armed policemen storm down the platform I was on at Bank.  Had to scarper sharpish. Severed me up somewhat after a boozy work lunch!

[Johnny Foreigner]

Could have asked in the travel forum; but here we go..

bunch of mates coming in via heathrow; some others coming in via stansted. on route to liverpool; any crossing points  or is it just as good meeting up in liverpool ? arriving app. the same time

[Crosby Nick]

Could have asked in the travel forum; but here we go..

bunch of mates coming in via heathrow; some others coming in via stansted. on route to liverpool; any crossing points  or is it just as good meeting up in liverpool ? arriving app. the same time

All trains to Liverpool go from Euston so could all meet there.  Heathrow and Stanstead ar a good 60+ miles apart at a guess.  Stanstead trains go to Liverpool Street,  Heathrow you can get the tube into central London. The Stanstead journey would be the longer one.

[Johnny Foreigner]

All trains to Liverpool go from Euston so could all meet there.  Heathrow and Stanstead ar a good 60+ miles apart at a guess.  Stanstead trains go to Liverpool Street,  Heathrow you can get the tube into central London. The Stanstead journey would be the longer one.

thanks. euston it is then !

[Welshred]

Also depends on whether you're getting the bus up as well, if you are then Victoria is the best place to meet.

[Johnny Foreigner]

Also depends on whether you're getting the bus up as well, if you are then Victoria is the best place to meet.

train it is. guess i was thinking if both airports could avoid central london and do peterborough, barrow or some hidden gems directly

[Craig S]

All trains to Liverpool go from Euston so could all meet there.  Heathrow and Stanstead ar a good 60+ miles apart at a guess.  Stanstead trains go to Liverpool Street,  Heathrow you can get the tube into central London. The Stanstead journey would be the longer one.

For Stansted to Euston, I think you would be better off changing at Tottenham Hale and getting the tube to Kings Cross, then walk the 100 yards or so. It's 20 mins less than staying on until Liverpool Street, on the Stansted express.

[Crosby Nick]

For Stansted to Euston, I think you would be better off changing at Tottenham Hale and getting the tube to Kings Cross, then walk the 100 yards or so. It's 20 mins less than staying on until Liverpool Street, on the Stansted express.

Good shout,  was on there for the first time ever last week, didn't even realise that was a tube station as well.

[SalisburyRed]

If you're coming from Heathrow, you can get the Tube (Piccadilly line) straight to King's Cross, from where you can either walk the 5-10 minutes to Euston or get the Northern or Victoria lines one stop. The Heathrow Express is pricier but will get you into town (to Paddington, to be exact) a lot quicker, and from there you can get the Circle or Hammersmith & City to Euston Square, and then Euston station is a very short walk.

[Phil M]

Hi,

Wasn't sure where to put this...any Sleaford Mods fans in?


If anyone is interested in two FREE tickets to see Sleaford Mods acclaimed 'Bunch of Kunst' film this evening (Tuesday) at Genesis Cinema I have two spares going as I can't make it now.

There's a Q&A with the director after also.

https://genesiscinema.co.uk/GenesisCinema.dll/WhatsOn?Film=10575871

PM me or drop a reply here and I'll sort you out.

Cheers

[just Riggins?]

Moved here a few months ago and remembered this thread existed last time I logged in a year or two ago. Should've posted when I was moving with all my questions really but hey...

Never though I'd live here but work took me here so went for it and really enjoying so far. If anyone has any general tips or recommendations of how to make life easier let me know!

[meady1981]

For me, Londons greatest asset is the Overground (the orange line). It's the complete opposite to the tube in that it's modern, clean, accessible and the people using it are just generally more relaxed. Its a great way to view London as you're outside and high up at roof level.

Use it to really explore the parts of the city that the hoards of tourists don't get to -
Wapping, Shadwell and Rotherhithe are interesting for walks along the Thames to see old London, with historic pubs that back on to the water.
https://spitalfieldslife.com/2014/01/15/the-gentle-authors-wapping-pub-crawl/
Go mud-larking, there are plenty of access points down on to the Thames. Go down there and you'll easily find bits of Georgian pottery, Tobacco pipes and Roman bones.
https://spitalfieldslife.com/2011/01/04/mud-gods-discoveries-1/

Connect from there on the DLR to Greenwich village, the historical maritime hub of London. Lots of museums, pubs and markets. Amazing view of the city from the observatory.

If you need a break from city life use the line to get to Richmond Park and walk along the river to Petersham nurseries and Ham house. Or spend the day in Kew Gardens (one of my favourite places). Go to Hampstead village, nice shops restaurants and old pubs like the HollyBush and then have a walk on the heath, you'll scarcely believe you're in one of the most populated places in Europe.

Get it to Camden, ignore the market, cheap tat and the bongs and get onto the Regents canal. Walk one way to regents park or Primrose hill for the best view of London. Walk the other way to new recently refurbished Granary square and coal drops yard in Kings Cross for eating, drinking and shopping.
https://www.kingscross.co.uk/coal-drops-yard.

Theres tonnes of other stuff. Shoreditch and Dalston for all the east london markets and all the street art wankery you can fill your boots with.

Canonbury and Highbury are surrounded by georgian streets that are nice to just walk around with plenty of good old pubs

There are loads of other places on there, like Stoke Newington, Peckham Rye and East Dulwich. Small village-like parts with independent shops etc.


My other tip is to explore the City (i.e. financial district) on the weekend. Its empty as all the City boys have gone back to Kent. From St.Pauls to bank to Aldgate. Lots of historic stuff and small alleyways to explore. Mixed with all the big modern skyscrapers.

[just Riggins?]

For me, Londons greatest asset is the Overground (the orange line). It's the complete opposite to the tube in that it's modern, clean, accessible and the people using it are just generally more relaxed. Its a great way to view London as you're outside and high up at roof level.

Use it to really explore the parts of the city that the hoards of tourists don't get to -
Wapping, Shadwell and Rotherhithe are interesting for walks along the Thames to see old London, with historic pubs that back on to the water.
https://spitalfieldslife.com/2014/01/15/the-gentle-authors-wapping-pub-crawl/
Go mud-larking, there are plenty of access points down on to the Thames. Go down there and you'll easily find bits of Georgian pottery, Tobacco pipes and Roman bones.
https://spitalfieldslife.com/2011/01/04/mud-gods-discoveries-1/

Connect from there on the DLR to Greenwich village, the historical maritime hub of London. Lots of museums, pubs and markets. Amazing view of the city from the observatory.

If you need a break from city life use the line to get to Richmond Park and walk along the river to Petersham nurseries and Ham house. Or spend the day in Kew Gardens (one of my favourite places). Go to Hampstead village, nice shops restaurants and old pubs like the HollyBush and then have a walk on the heath, you'll scarcely believe you're in one of the most populated places in Europe.

Get it to Camden, ignore the market, cheap tat and the bongs and get onto the Regents canal. Walk one way to regents park or Primrose hill for the best view of London. Walk the other way to new recently refurbished Granary square and coal drops yard in Kings Cross for eating, drinking and shopping.
https://www.kingscross.co.uk/coal-drops-yard.

Theres tonnes of other stuff. Shoreditch and Dalston for all the east london markets and all the street art wankery you can fill your boots with.

Canonbury and Highbury are surrounded by georgian streets that are nice to just walk around with plenty of good old pubs

There are loads of other places on there, like Stoke Newington, Peckham Rye and East Dulwich. Small village-like parts with independent shops etc.


My other tip is to explore the City (i.e. financial district) on the weekend. Its empty as all the City boys have gone back to Kent. From St.Pauls to bank to Aldgate. Lots of historic stuff and small alleyways to explore. Mixed with all the big modern skyscrapers.

Cheers for this! Checking back in and loads of tips I haven't used yet. Will get on it. Went to a Meetup thing for a kickabout and that was a good laugh, good natured group.

[stjohns]

For me, Londons greatest asset is the Overground (the orange line). It's the complete opposite to the tube in that it's modern, clean, accessible and the people using it are just generally more relaxed. Its a great way to view London as you're outside and high up at roof level.

Use it to really explore the parts of the city that the hoards of tourists don't get to -
Wapping, Shadwell and Rotherhithe are interesting for walks along the Thames to see old London, with historic pubs that back on to the water.
https://spitalfieldslife.com/2014/01/15/the-gentle-authors-wapping-pub-crawl/
Go mud-larking, there are plenty of access points down on to the Thames. Go down there and you'll easily find bits of Georgian pottery, Tobacco pipes and Roman bones.
https://spitalfieldslife.com/2011/01/04/mud-gods-discoveries-1/

Connect from there on the DLR to Greenwich village, the historical maritime hub of London. Lots of museums, pubs and markets. Amazing view of the city from the observatory.

If you need a break from city life use the line to get to Richmond Park and walk along the river to Petersham nurseries and Ham house. Or spend the day in Kew Gardens (one of my favourite places). Go to Hampstead village, nice shops restaurants and old pubs like the HollyBush and then have a walk on the heath, you'll scarcely believe you're in one of the most populated places in Europe.

Get it to Camden, ignore the market, cheap tat and the bongs and get onto the Regents canal. Walk one way to regents park or Primrose hill for the best view of London. Walk the other way to new recently refurbished Granary square and coal drops yard in Kings Cross for eating, drinking and shopping.
https://www.kingscross.co.uk/coal-drops-yard.

Theres tonnes of other stuff. Shoreditch and Dalston for all the east london markets and all the street art wankery you can fill your boots with.

Canonbury and Highbury are surrounded by georgian streets that are nice to just walk around with plenty of good old pubs

There are loads of other places on there, like Stoke Newington, Peckham Rye and East Dulwich. Small village-like parts with independent shops etc.


My other tip is to explore the City (i.e. financial district) on the weekend. Its empty as all the City boys have gone back to Kent. From St.Pauls to bank to Aldgate. Lots of historic stuff and small alleyways to explore. Mixed with all the big modern skyscrapers.

Well I’ve been living in London for nigh on 50 years and you’ve listed so many of my favourite places particularly Richmond borough which is home. You’re right mind, avoiding tourists a must. Cracking advice.

[just Riggins?]

Alright all - long time bump on this one.

But there's a film season celebrating the North coming in April at the BFI. Believe it will include a couple of Merseyside based events, will share details once I find out more if anyone living down here is interested .

[ToneLa]

Spent the day with a London colleague up here making her delighted and surprised at her lack of stress and anxiety in the north of people being friendly (I would describe the vibe from the public today as friendly as decent)

I'm actively trying to poach good people from London

scary thing? it's working

and easy.

[sattapaartridge]

I've been in London for the past 21 years, I left Leicester at 22 years old. I started off in North London Bounds Green area, I used to take a bus to Seven Sisters and take the Victoria line down to Victoria. I then found a flat in Mile End, and lived with some students, but because i was a working person, the whole property was liable to pay council tax, so i was booted out after 3 months. I was homeless for about a month, using various bed and breakfasts and hotels, couches of friends. Then landed in Clapham, where I lived for about 5 years. It was a strange 5 years for me, where, I was largely on my own, trying to interpret the world. Unsure if I really succeeded. Because I saw people making really deep and meaningful relationships and friendships, and I, in the end, was being used as entertainment by people. I guess I was gullible maybe, or really valued people. Because I was doing it on my own, with no history of a deep and cherished friendship. I still managed to have a good time though, work colleagues were always fun and the primary source of my friendships, however short lived they were.

Since getting married, we moved closer to her family in west london and have been here ever since. There is a large asian community of LFC fans here. But it hasn't been easy. Sometimes I wonder, if I had the support that people around me had, would things be any better. I've always thought I was surviving rather than living. I never had a set path that I wanted to go in life, I never looked at anyone and thought "I want that", so drive and ambition was something that wasn't really instilled in me. These days, I meet 22 year olds and they are so driven, they want to be CEO's at 25. Maybe my kids will be the same, who knows. But one thing i really really regret is not working hard, and changing my job often in my 20's, when I was out having a weird and wonderful time watching live music gigs here and there. I've done okay though, as a truly self made man.

I guess, what I'm saying is life probably isn't about where you are, its about the people who care about you, and you care about. I'm probably way off-topic, sorry!

[Sheer Magnetism]

Gigs and culture are pretty much the point of living in London. If you can't have fun in your 20's, when can you?

[sattapaartridge]

Gigs and culture are pretty much the point of living in London. If you can't have fun in your 20's, when can you?

haha! exactly, i mean, at 43, dancing and jumping probably wont look a pretty sight haha. drum and bass at fabric was so much fun.

[ianburns252]

Alright all - long time bump on this one.

But there's a film season celebrating the North coming in April at the BFI. Believe it will include a couple of Merseyside based events, will share details once I find out more if anyone living down here is interested .

I'd be up for that like

[just Riggins?]

I'd be up for that like

Nice one - here it is https://whatson.bfi.org.uk/Online/default.asp?BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::permalink=northernvoices

Might be able to find a 2 for 1 code so watch this space.

Some interesting stuff, Of Time and the City always an interesting watch and Laughter from Liverpool should be interesting

[just Riggins?]

Nice one - here it is https://whatson.bfi.org.uk/Online/default.asp?BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::permalink=northernvoices

Might be able to find a 2 for 1 code so watch this space.

Some interesting stuff, Of Time and the City always an interesting watch and Laughter from Liverpool should be interesting

All sorted - if you use 241NORTH when you're booking that should essentially be buy one get one free tickets. Can only use on the same screening.

Liverpool based ones:

No Trams to Lime Street https://whatson.bfi.org.uk/Online/article/notramstolimestreet
Of Time and the City https://whatson.bfi.org.uk/Online/article/oftimeandthecity2023
Letter to Brezhnev https://whatson.bfi.org.uk/Online/article/lettertobrezhnev2023
Laughter from Liverpool https://whatson.bfi.org.uk/Online/article/laughterfromliverpool

Nice one 

[Kenny's Jacket]

Im going to London on Wednesday, will arrive at Euston and from their going to Harley Street. 
I understand its only a 20 minute walk. 
Is there anything interesting between Euston station and Harley street as I will end up with an hour or so to kill?

[The G in Gerrard]

Im going to London on Wednesday, will arrive at Euston and from their going to Harley Street. 
I understand its only a 20 minute walk. 
Is there anything interesting between Euston station and Harley street as I will end up with an hour or so to kill?

Not been around Harley Street for a while. Hope everything is ok!

[Statto Red]

Im going to London on Wednesday, will arrive at Euston and from their going to Harley Street. 
I understand its only a 20 minute walk. 
Is there anything interesting between Euston station and Harley street as I will end up with an hour or so to kill?

Pay a visit to Regent's Park maybe, which is on the way from Euston to Harley Street, or maybe go for a meal.

[Kenny's Jacket]

Not been around Harley Street for a while. Hope everything is ok!

Yes thanks mate, Its for a medical report not treatment