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Daughter is going to London
trialsman - 20/12/10 at 06:15 PM

My daughter is going to spend her spring semester studing at University in South Kensington and working as an unpaid intern She will be staying near Middlesex. Are there any areas in London I should tell her where to avoid? She has already said she is not going to pick up any parts for my Locost, darn it! I was hoping for a xflow but it won't fit in her luggage. Thanks and be nice to her. Russ

MikeR - 20/12/10 at 06:20 PM

Could she bring me a microsquirt??

I could supply a xflow in small parts (although the block isn't that small)

Snuggs - 20/12/10 at 06:29 PM

quote:
Originally posted by trialsman
Are there any areas in London I should tell her where to avoid?



Only 2.

Inner and outer.

russbost - 20/12/10 at 06:41 PM

Assuming she is staying in or near the Uni, South Ken is a very nice, upmarket area. Pretty much all of central London is ok, tho' obviously all the usual caveats of stick together in groups, particularly late at night or when travelling on the tube would apply.

As with any big city there are always some areas you'd rather avoid, some areas around Neasden & Wembley are pretty rough as are parts of Hackney & Brixton - I'm sure there are lots more other people will mention, but TBH most of it is common sense, if you can see the area you're heading into is getting rougher & rougher then perhaps it's time to turn round & head back or hail a black cab!

whitestu - 20/12/10 at 06:54 PM

Middlesex can me lots of places. Can you be more specific!

Most of London is fine and generally very safe.

Stu

theconrodkid - 20/12/10 at 07:06 PM

west is generally best,
if you get a short list,feel free to u2u or mail me as i live and work there

scudderfish - 20/12/10 at 07:51 PM

Photos so we can recognise her?

whitestu - 20/12/10 at 07:53 PM

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west is generally best,


Rubbish! North London is where it's at!

trialsman - 20/12/10 at 08:08 PM

Fat chance scudderfish. I know how you Brits are!!! Russ

trialsman - 20/12/10 at 08:10 PM

Whitestu she will be working at Middlesex University. Russ

scudderfish - 20/12/10 at 08:18 PM

quote:
Originally posted by trialsman
Fat chance scudderfish. I know how you Brits are!!! Russ


Pfffft, nothing ventured, nothing gained

trialsman - 20/12/10 at 08:20 PM

I would love to have her go to Burton Power but if I did I would not have enough money to bring her home. I love that place!!!!! Russ

whitestu - 20/12/10 at 08:26 PM

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Whitestu she will be working at Middlesex University. Russ


Which campus Russ? The main Hendon campus is a mile from where we live, so if you want any info let me know.

Stu

Antnicuk - 20/12/10 at 08:49 PM

on a serious note, she should avoid most of the east (E) post codes. Some parts of E1 are OK, but a lot of the others are not as a general rule. (sorry to anyone who lives in Wanstead or Chingford) I have worked in law enforcement throughout the east of london.

I go to Burton's regularly as its on my way home, the shop is nothing special, the catalogue makes it look better than it is. They do some good stuff though.........

snapper - 20/12/10 at 09:40 PM

A lot of the East end is fine, you just have to be aware, the one thing about London is you need to have your wits about you.
I worked for 13 years in Lambeth, great in the day not so good at night.
If i was going to generalize, i would say avoid Peckam and the Elephant & Castle, Southhall, Brixton, Hackney.
Camden is where my kids go alot and have done, on there own since 16 but you have to be with people and keep sharp.

ashg - 20/12/10 at 11:15 PM

personally i would say avoid london. university of kent has a nice campus

skodaman - 20/12/10 at 11:25 PM

It's no worse than downtown San Francisco or Central Park at night.

DorsetStrider - 21/12/10 at 12:52 AM

Avoid...

Croydon
Norbury
Wimboldon
Stretham
Brixton

tony-devon - 21/12/10 at 11:05 AM

Im currently working out flights to Kansas city for next year, but my luggage will be full also, so sorry, cant squeeze a pinto in LOL