Is it over-protected, posh and pretentious or convivial, charming and full of history? Alas, neither. But would south London attract as many visitors without the fragrant reputation of Streatham?
From ‘the outside’
“Wow! How lovely!” are words which never pass the lips of someone when I tell them, “Je vive dans Streatham, au London Borough de Lambeth”. Many people seem to have misconceptions about my homeland. They say, “Oh, you’re from Shit Alley”. Actually, Shit Alley in SW16 is just one part of Streatham, but perhaps the most famous for being…je ne sais quoi…well, shit!
Growing Up Streathamienne!
It is so cosy to go out here, and always see faces you know pulling knives on you! Streatham has a fantastic nightlife, with lots of star studded nightclubs and restaurants, such as ‘Greggs’, (Streatham High Road) and ‘Jimmy’s’, (Thornton Avenue).
Streatham is certainly dynamic, that is for sure! The big annual event though is the Tooting Bec Common Swimming Pool Drowning, an occasion which combines tradition, excitement, passion and celebrity. Streatham is simply the place to be!
Travel Brief
Currency: Can of Sainsbury’s Value Beer
Bus: 59 from Russell Square. Bring can of mace
Check out: www.chavscum.co.uk
Watch: your back/children/wallet