tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713948124674580839.post2291523921974370994..comments2024-03-29T00:52:36.863-07:00Comments on London Calling: NOTTING HILL AND PORTOBELLO ROADTONYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07767998391294014275noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713948124674580839.post-84031963378616264832016-01-04T10:10:51.795-08:002016-01-04T10:10:51.795-08:00LondonJohn you are right. Lots of places in London...LondonJohn you are right. Lots of places in London were poor and tough. Nowadays things have changed I know.Happy New Year to you.TONYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07767998391294014275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713948124674580839.post-52532706766608423482016-01-04T09:20:55.057-08:002016-01-04T09:20:55.057-08:00I was born in Portobello Road in 1945 and the only...I was born in Portobello Road in 1945 and the only aspiration we had was to get out!!!Londonjohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13677608682481626221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713948124674580839.post-65756671260953751152013-06-20T14:33:01.241-07:002013-06-20T14:33:01.241-07:00Jean I see what you mean. Marilyn and I had honest...Jean I see what you mean. Marilyn and I had honestly not been to Notting Hill since the last time we went to the Carnival in the mid 1980's. I might have worded it like that because I wasn't sure what it was going to be like today. We had a lovely day. I must admit that back in the 1980's there were more West Indians and many of the shops and stalls served the local community more than is evident today. But the Portobello Road has always had a reputation for bric a brac and antique stalls. I am sure you would love all the ethnic food stalls situated at the north end of Portobello Road near the flyover, where the music venue is. Also many of the pubs in the area provide great quality food. There is a well known cake shop half way down the Portobello Road called ,"Hummingbird Cakes," which you might have heard of.I think it's an American company.They have a few bakeries in various parts of London.Marilyn, Abi and I tried one each.They were a little too light and fluffy for my liking. I like a cake with more substance. Here is a link. http://hummingbirdbakery.com/<br /><br />On the other hand you would NOT have enjoyed the crowds as you say.<br /><br />All the best,<br /> TonyTONYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07767998391294014275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713948124674580839.post-74711738316402686252013-06-20T10:50:11.943-07:002013-06-20T10:50:11.943-07:00Tony, your "It seemed an inviting prospect be...Tony, your "It seemed an inviting prospect because it is a vibrant lively area bursting with ..." made me smile. It's what I would say if writing a travel article about a place I hated but was trying to present in a positive light for the benefit of those who enjoy that sort of thing. To an introvert, at least this one, "a vibrant lively area bursting with [whatever]" READS "a crushingly crowded area overflowing with too many people, things, sights, sounds and smells"! Notting Hill will definitely not be on my itinerary! I'll be seeking out the quiet places, little oases of serenity. And I'm not much of a shopper, though there is always room in my house for another book or piece of china!Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttp://delightfulrepast.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713948124674580839.post-64063286360052877932013-06-19T14:05:43.129-07:002013-06-19T14:05:43.129-07:00Mary, I feel honoured.
All the best,
...Mary, I feel honoured. <br />All the best,<br /> TonyTONYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07767998391294014275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713948124674580839.post-23072999769491400622013-06-19T13:16:49.021-07:002013-06-19T13:16:49.021-07:00In 1982, Paul and I spent 21 days in England, Scot...In 1982, Paul and I spent 21 days in England, Scotland and Wales. By the time we got to London (the end of our trip), we were on sensory overload! I'm not much of a shopper, but I was looking for souvenirs. That's the only reason I remember being in Notting Hill and on Oxford Street. I'm actually using your post for background for a mystery I'm writing. Your timing was perfect.Mary Simonsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03400923132711871703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713948124674580839.post-66262645928034359912013-06-16T15:11:33.325-07:002013-06-16T15:11:33.325-07:00Mary, I'm not quite sure how to reply to you o...Mary, I'm not quite sure how to reply to you on this one.<br /><br />I hope now, you know a bit more about where you were!!!!!!<br /><br />All the best,<br /> TonyTONYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07767998391294014275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713948124674580839.post-47704389179987017472013-06-16T14:36:34.166-07:002013-06-16T14:36:34.166-07:00When I was in London in 1982, Paul and I visited N...When I was in London in 1982, Paul and I visited Notting Hill and the shops of Oxford Street. All I can remember is stacks and stacks of China dishes.Mary Simonsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03400923132711871703noreply@blogger.com