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Coming Up Next: Peckham's Gentrification

tbtommyb said:
But how do you define 'Peckham'? The ones who've lived there for ages will get priced out and everyone who's moving in will think gentrification is great, doesn't mean it's good for 'Peckham'.
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There is still certain areas of Peckham that is still not gentrified or is about to go under gentrification so there is still people that have lived here all their life or for many years
 
not-bono-ever said:
payless on the bell end has gone farrow and ball

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I was cat sitting for two weeks. Came home to see that :rolleyes:

Their veg selection has improved in the past couple of months, but really it's still where I roll in around 1.45 in the morning to buy booze.
 
Onket said:
I apologise for my fellow posters, but there is sadly a bit of a tradition of people having a go at those asking for info like this on these boards.

It's not good, and thankfully those doing it often get called on it, but there it is. I only lived in Peckahm for a couple of years otherwise I'd email you myself.

Good luck with the dissertation. :)
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no one has had a go though :confused:
 
So, has anyone seen Blue Tit hair salon? I went past it today, goodness, it's like one of these places that has been transported straight from the Spitalfields/Brick Lane area. Not sure how to describe it, shabby chic meets Dazed & Confused editorial or something.
 
laura atwell said:
Hello all.

I am a student at kingston university and I grew up in peckham myself and still live there. Ive seen how peckham has changed over the years and have decided to write my dissertation on the gentrification of Peckham. i need to interview people both of those who grew up here or who have moved into the area and your opinions on the changes. if you could get in contact with me that would be great my email address is lauraatwell7@hotmail.co.uk

Thanks all :)
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Thought I should mention I was interviewed by Laura last week. Was a good chat and I hope my interview was of use.

Definitely looking forward to reading the dissertation.
 
I feel this thread needs some positivity after all the gentrification chat. Anyone fancy a Peckham meetup?
 
I went to check out the all-new gentrified Peckham on Saturday night.

First impressions on getting off at Peckham Rye is that it isn't very gentrified at all - it reminded me of Walworth Road and Brixton Market. But the gentrification is only a few minutes walk away. We walked down Bellenden Road which feels like it's in Dulwich - posh boutiques, a dog pampering parlour, a "Butchery" rather than a butcher - and popped our head into the Victoria Inn, which was wall-to-wall well-to-do types, so we didn't stay there. Ended up at the Montgomery, which was great - a good mix of people, although still quite new-Peckham I'm sure. Had a meal at the Italian place on Blenheim Grove, which was fantastic - tiny place, great atmosphere, lovely folks running it, great food - totally recommended. Then finished up at the Peckham Liberal Club for a 60s shindig, which was lots of fun. Great mix of club regulars and 60s fanatics, and the club itself is gorgeous.

So a good night all in all. That bit of Peckham is still rough and ready and there's some decent, unpretentious places, but you could see posher places too - bars in arches that seemed very posh. It's kind of like Atlantic Road and Lordship Lane all in one, very bizarre.
 
went to the liberal club a couple of months back - amazing place - the members are rightly very defensive of it, but it would be nice to see it open up for use more to nonmembers. Sounds like maybe thats starting to happen. Huge space it is too - did you see the snooker room at the back too? five full size tables in there.... great dancefloor...was it a good night?

that italian has been there for years too...i wonder when it opened
 
Yes, saw the snooker room...and got a glimpse of the bingo room off the side bar, which was packed with the regulars having a game of bingo. That was at about 10.30pm. Really lovely place, hope to go back there for something else soon.
 
can be read here:
http://issuu.com/peckhampeculiar/docs/the_peckham_peculiar_issue_1

clandestino said:
Looks good. Nice feature on the social club.
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I'm sure the club would have no problems and able to clear its 40k debt if they opened its doors up a bit more - the night i went too was packed out too. Working Mens clubs these days are often insular affairs, shut off from the rest of the world, who die off with their members. Yes they don't want the regulars to be hipstered-out of their sanctuary, but im sure a compromise can be found.
 
ska invita said:
can be read here:
http://issuu.com/peckhampeculiar/docs/the_peckham_peculiar_issue_1


I'm sure the club would have no problems and able to clear its 40k debt if they opened its doors up a bit more - the night i went too was packed out too. Working Mens clubs these days are often insular affairs, shut off from the rest of the world, who die off with their members. Yes they don't want the regulars to be hipstered-out of their sanctuary, but im sure a compromise can be found.
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A nice compromise seemed to have been found on Saturday night. Hopefully there'll be more nights like that.
 
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