Loughborough Junction chitter-chatter

[snowy_again]

Yeah, that's not going to happen.

 

[editor]

I'm just going to quote this for reference when in <3 years time loogie boogie is foxton vibrant overpriced gentrification! I seem to remember the same situation when Federation opened the floodgates in brixton, and then subsequently 'barista coffee shops' appeared on those dull '10 signs hipsters are moving in' lists...

I'm just going to enjoy it while it's there and it's a place I'm happy to support.

 

[snowy_again]

Can't disagree with that.

 

[Biddlybee]

Does anyone know if the Cambria has highchairs?

 

[madolesance]

Does anyone know if the Cambria has highchairs?

Bar stools?

 

[Biddlybee]

Bar stools?

... for babies?

I know it's a child friendly pub, but that doesnt always mean highchairs.

 

[ringo]

Does anyone know if the Cambria has highchairs?

I'm sure it does, I ate there a lot when mine were little.

 

[Biddlybee]

Ta, I've left the house already, so packed the booster

 

[prunus]

Looks like there's some kind of antiques place setting up in the back of the Higgs Industrial Estate - caught a glimpse of a giant banner reading 'Antiques Junction' on the way past the morning. I'll try to get a photo.

Also - giant steel frames have gone up on the site of the Harriers, so progress being made there.

It's all go at the pointy end of SE24.

 

[teuchter]

Works on the "Loughborough house" building are underway too. If they do a good job on it I think it'll have quite an effect on how that bit of CHL feels.

 

[goldengraham]

Works on the "Loughborough house" building are underway too. If they do a good job on it I think it'll have quite an effect on how that bit of CHL feels.

I guess this isn't about to happen anytime soon then ...

 

[teuchter]

It would seem not.

 

[prunus]

That's pretty much what it looks like isn't it?

 

[CH1]

Whoever thought it was a good idea to clear a Windrush style Stalingrad Plaza in front of LJ station? Except Jack Hopkins perhaps - he could extend the Brixton "alcohol free zone" to deal with people who dare to use it!

 

[teuchter]

I think it would be good to have a bit of open space there.

 

[Crispy]

I agree. Stations need space to breath, and LJ is all narrow pavements. It would create an actual "town center" feel.

 

[CH1]

I think it would be good to have a bit of open space there.

I agree. Stations need space to breath, and LJ is all narrow pavements. It would create an actual "town center" feel.

So who owns the properties? And because some consultant thinks it would look nice the council then CPOs them for demolition?

 

[Crispy]

That image was made for Loughborough Junction Action Group, IIRC. It's nothing but aspiration.

 

[CH1]

That image was made for Loughborough Junction Action Group, IIRC. It's nothing but aspiration.

Exactly. If they somehow persuaded Network Rail to upgrade the station to (re)provide platforms serving Denmark Hill/Peckham/Lewisham etc. and the plaza was part of that - then you would be talking.

Without this it looks like pie in the sky. Worse - it is really traditional "slum clearance".

 

[ChrisSouth]

Exactly. If they somehow persuaded Network Rail to upgrade the station to (re)provide platforms serving Denmark Hill/Peckham/Lewisham etc. and the plaza was part of that - then you would be talking.

Without this it looks like pie in the sky. Worse - it is really traditional "slum clearance".

I don't see why this open space needs to be linked to reopening of any connections. What's the logic behind your statement? I find it odd that you were supporting a Brixton beach outside the Barrier Block, but no open space at LJ.

 

[editor]

I guess this isn't about to happen anytime soon then ...

That would involve sweeping away several shops, homes and a church. Hugely unlikely, I'd say.

 

[CH1]

I don't see why this open space needs to be linked to reopening of any connections. What's the logic behind your statement? I find it odd that you were supporting a Brixton beach outside the Barrier Block, but no open space at LJ.

Replacing a 5 year old temporary car-wash (particularly one adorned with illegal advertisements) with an open air gym and grassy park extension is not really comparable with demolishing 100 year old buildings is it?

 

[ChrisSouth]

Replacing a 5 year old temporary car-wash (particularly one adorned with illegal advertisements) with an open air gym and grassy park extension is not really comparable with demolishing 100 year old buildings is it?

But it's ok to demolish 100 year old buildings as long as they reopen the line to Denmark Hill? It seems, in principle, you have no problem demolishing 100 year old buildings, all that is up for negotiation is the price you'll exact.

 

[teuchter]

It wouldn't be necessary to demolish any buildings to reopen the Denmark Hill platfrms, as far as I know.

 

[ChrisSouth]

It wouldn't be necessary to demolish any buildings to reopen the Denmark Hill platfrms, as far as I know.

I agree. But for certain members of this parish, if the platforms are open, then he will allow the 100 year old buildings outside the station to be flattened.

 

[goldengraham]

But it's ok to demolish 100 year old buildings as long as they reopen the line to Denmark Hill? It seems, in principle, you have no problem demolishing 100 year old buildings, all that is up for negotiation is the price you'll exact.

The Chinese takeaway/Jerk Island building has been up for sale as a 'development opportunity' for ages, and the owner has lately been trying to get planning permission to knock the two shop units into one, presumably all the better to entice the next Sainsburys Local type tenant in.

I think the main problem with the Denmark Hill/Clapham Jn platforms would be that they are on a curve, which presents a modern-day safety issue.

 

[Peanut Monkey]

That wouldn't be cool, the Wang Fa is the best chinese around.

 

[teuchter]

I think the main problem with the Denmark Hill/Clapham Jn platforms would be that they are on a curve, which presents a modern-day safety issue.

I don't think they are on that much of a curve are they?

 

[goldengraham]

I don't think they are on that much of a curve are they?

No idea exactly how curvy they are, but the rule is that station platforms can't be located on horizontal curves with radii less than 1000m. Work that one out if you can!

 

[editor]

Here's how Loughborough Junction station looked in 1964. If only those platforms could be put back!


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