Matthew Sparkes
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Yep. It's a classic old mechanical one too. Going to have to go down a rabbit-hole of nonsense researching how to get another clicky-clacky one at some point.
September 16, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Yep. It's a classic old mechanical one too. Going to have to go down a rabbit-hole of nonsense researching how to get another clicky-clacky one at some point.
We had trams all over Catford and Lewisham at one point but they were ripped out.
August 27, 2025 at 9:11 AM
We had trams all over Catford and Lewisham at one point but they were ripped out.
In a very narrow way, out in the suburbs. It doesn't help me much here. Cycling is the only efficient way to get around SE London - but it's also quite scary, unfortunately, because there's virtually no infrastructure.
August 27, 2025 at 8:55 AM
In a very narrow way, out in the suburbs. It doesn't help me much here. Cycling is the only efficient way to get around SE London - but it's also quite scary, unfortunately, because there's virtually no infrastructure.
There aren't rail options. But sure.
August 27, 2025 at 8:39 AM
There aren't rail options. But sure.
The buses are awful though. Every time I take one in SE London I end up regretting it. So, so, slow.
August 27, 2025 at 8:25 AM
The buses are awful though. Every time I take one in SE London I end up regretting it. So, so, slow.