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tellthemeerkatsitsfine · 9 months ago

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So, I weirdly haven’t written enough about this on this blog so far, given what a big thing it is for me – I’m going to the fucking UK this summer. For real this time. For real. Here is a post about it.

I first posted on this blog about wanting to go to the UK in early 2021, I think. I remember making posts about how maybe once the vaccines were finally released, and I was all vaccinated, travel would be safe, and I could go for a little while before I start my college courses again. That didn’t happen for quite a few reasons.

I spent much of 2021 planning a hypothetical trip, knowing it probably couldn’t really happen, because obviously things like this don’t really happen, but I needed something to fantasize about in the depths of lockdown. It’s odd that a global pandemic made me interested in international travel for the first time. Pre-COVID, my life was so full of a single sport that I didn’t really have time to think about anything else as a hobby. I was on the road most weekends, but that road was the 401, driving off to the same few cities anywhere from two to twelve hours away, to sleep in a cheap hotel or on someone’s gym floor and then shout at teenagers at day and immediately drive home. Every once in a while we’d go to a tournament in the States, which counted as exciting international travel. The idea of actually seeing places that are not in or near the border with my country just hadn’t occurred to me.

Then the world ended, I fell deep into the Britcom rabbit hole, all that stuff. And in 2021, I got really into 1) memorizing how to label all the countries and major cities in the world, and all the counties or other regional areas in the UK and Ireland, on a blank map, because I’d learned that the larger world existed and I wanted to be clear about where it all is, and 2) going through places I’ve never been on Google Earth, usually while listening to audio comedy. I also took to looking up things to do in the UK on Trip Advisor, mapping the route on Google Maps and following it on Google Earth, knowing this was all for a hypothetical fantasy trip but still researching things like train fares and schedules because it was more fun if it felt like it could be real.

I’m fascinated by the idea of places that are Different From Here being actual real physical places where people could actually go. Which is especially weird in this case because I actually have been to the UK. I have a godmother there, whom I’ve met in person three times, twice when she’s come to Canada and once when for my sixteenth birthday she paid for my mother and I to go to England for a week. We stayed at her place in London, did all the tourist-y things, also spent a day in some spot in Somerset but I’m fuzzy on where or why, it was 2006. My clearest memory of the week is seeing Spamalot on St. Patrick’s Day and thinking it was the coolest thing ever. I’ve also got fairly clear memories of climbing stairs at St. Paul’s Cathedral, thinking Westminster Abbey was the most beautiful building I’d ever seen, and seeing some extremely cool stuff at the British Library including some original handwritten Beatles lyrics. And I remember the tube and being impressed that the cars really do have driver doors on the wrong side, that’s not just a thing they made up on Fawlty Towers.

Still, it was so long ago, and it was such a short time compared to the amount of time that I’ve spent watching Britian on TV, that it does feel a bit like Britain is a fictional place that exists on TV. Obviously I realize that’s a very ignorant North American thing for me to say, and in my defense I think I know a hell of a lot more about Britain than the average ignorant North American. I can label all the regions in England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales in under five minutes. But I’ve got to admit, on a visceral level, learning all that stuff does feel a bit like memorizing lore in a fantasy novel.

There is kind of an appeal in the idea that… okay, the last time I was this obsessed with something besides a sport in which I actually participated, I was a kid in the Harry Potter fandom. I was a kid who read a lot of books, and a lot of my favourites happened to be British fantasy or sci-fi novels (Harry Potter, CS Lewis, Tolkein, His Dark Materials, Douglas Adams), but Harry Potter was the one that took over my life from the ages of about ten to fourteen. You classic situation of – didn’t have friends in real life, all my social interaction came from Harry Potter message boards, a vast chunk of my free time dedicated to reading every passage of the books over and over and over and analyzing them and writing things about them and I made some friends on the internet who loved Luna Lovegood as much as I did. Then I got to high school and started wrestling and made some friends in real life and slowly moved away from online fandom, didn’t do anything except that for fifteen years, then the world ended, I came back and found a new online fandom that was also British but had less magic and more panel shows, then the author turned out to be a terrible person and ruined my childhood.

Anyway. The point is that I remember when I was a kid, obviously I spent ages fantasizing about being able to actually go to all those places in Harry Potter. But I couldn’t, because those are not real places. Well, my new foray into fandom also feels a bit like that – like this fictional thing I’ve got obsessed with that no one around me knows anything about but some people on the internet are into it. Except that this time, the place where all these things happen is actually a real place, and I can pay money to go there. This concept remains amazing to me.

So I mapped out the idea of this trip a couple of years ago, and for a long time, it stayed in a limbo between fantasy and genuine possibility. I did actually start working out budgets and putting money aside for it, but all the while thinking this won’t actually work. I was starting to do things post-lockdown again, the sense that we were all locked down so nothing is real so I may as well engaged in some escapism and plan some fantasy trips – that started to give way to regular life, and in regular life, I’m not a person who does shit like that. I can’t just fly across the ocean to see a fictional place. I still had it vaguely in my head that maybe someday I’d like to, but I stopped actively planning anything.

But at the same time, the whole concept of Britain was starting to feel a bit less fictional (I’m… I’m feeling the need to clarify, again, that this is just a sort of emotional automatic response to put “the place where Britcom happens” in the “fictional” category in my brain… I did not at any point genuinely think the United Kingdom was fictional… especially since I’ve been there before). I do remember the first time I got physical, tangible proof that the people in the fictional Britcom world are real, when Russell Howard came to my city in March 2022 (my then-girlfriend got us tickets because she knew I liked British comedians, she was excited about it so I didn’t tell her that actually I’m mad at him for the Jordan Peterson apologism so don’t want to go, it’s not something I’d have chosen myself but it was a thoughtful gift and to be fair an extremely fun night), and I could not get over the idea that the man from the fictional place was here in real life displacing air like he’s a real human being and actually all of it is physically real. Over the next few months I did an 8.5-hour drive to New York City to see Nish Kumar, and then two months later a 2-hour drive to see him do the same show in Montreal, because it was that fucking great a show. I also saw James Acaster in Montreal, and a club night with Dara O’Briain and Fern Brady and Phil Wang and Tom Allen and Sindhu Vee and every single one of them was an actual real person breathing the same air as me. Before the show I saw Dara O’Briain on the street and was so shocked that I hit my mother too hard to show her and she jumped and the commotion attracted his attention and I didn’t know what to do except stare at him like he was a zoo animal until he smiled awkwardly at me and went on his way.

Things like this did rather renew my interest in a trip, not just for the novelty of seeing a place that feels fictional, but for the more practical purposes of seeing my favourite comedians live. My interests within Britcom were starting to shift significantly toward stand-up, I got obsessed for a while with learning everything about the history of the Edinburgh Festival in the 21st Century, it seemed like another world, the time of the Chocolate Milk Gang and 24-hour shows from the early 00s, but then I watched videos on the internet that were filmed at the 2022 Edinburgh Festival and realized this place is actually real and still happening now and it is technically possible to go there.

After that, the concept rapidly became de-fictionalized in my mind when I sent someone a message on a comedy forum, in the hopes of finding a few comedy recordings that I heard existed, and by complete coincidence stumbled upon the best person I possibly could have. I’d thought worst case scenario is he doesn’t reply and I will be left to assume he saw my message and considered it horribly rude, great scenario is he has a few things I’m asking for, amazing best case scenario is maybe he has lots of stuff and is willing to share. As it happened, I got the best case scenario, plus far more than that. Specifically, a the coolest fucking person I could possibly have found, as a new friend, direct interaction that made all of this seem a hell of a lot less fictional very, very fast. He said things like “So are you ever going to come out here and actually see this stuff yourself”, and I said things like “Obviously I have plotted a route and looked up train fares but don’t be silly, that was just the stuff of lockdown-induced dreams.”

I quickly started planning things more seriously, but at the same time, the editing work I’d been doing started drying up, I had a bit of a financial crisis where I became concerned that I’d be unable to pay rent, and couldn’t save for a trip. I followed the 2023 Edinburgh Festival from afar, from NextUp streams and hearing stories about it from a friend who actually went there and sent me pictures, which was so fucking cool, and it was all so very very real.

I got a new job, this one much harder because it involves leaving the house all day for five days a week, but also it’s much more stable than the editing work I did for all of lockdowns, and I was able to start saving money in the second half of 2023. I learned that the place where I work shuts down for the last week of July, and the Monday of the following week is a holiday. So I put in a request for just four days off, the Tuesday-Friday, to create a two-week holiday. One week in London at the end of July, and one week in Edinburgh during the first week of the Edinburgh Festival.

The time off got approved (barely, I was told I can’t book any other vacation time in 2024, but I got it) in late 2023, and it was so exciting, and that’s the first time it started to feel even a little bit real. Then I booked an Air B&B for the week in Edinburgh, because it’s my understanding that accommodation availability and prices are a huge issue there and you want to book early. I think I did well, though. Found a place that’s not cheap but not unfeasibly expensive, I can have my own room and it’s a 50-minute walk or 10-minute bus from Edinburgh city centre. It was so exciting to book the place, put some money down, finally have something on the books for sure. Though I did triple check that it’s fully refundable if I cancel up until pretty much the day before, just in case something goes wrong.

I booked the flights over Christmas. They weren’t cheap, but I was able to afford them without destroying my ability to pay rent, because it turns out there is a reason why I put myself through human interaction for 8-10 hours five days a week. I did pay an extra fee to give myself the ability to pay another fee and cancel them, because still, it felt like I can’t be totally sure this will actually work. But that was a big commitment.

And that’s pretty well the main things sorted out. I still have to book a whole lot of train tickets, but I have the flights. I have the time off work. I have the Edinburgh accommodation. I have accommodation in London, because the absolute coolest person I could possibly come across on a comedy message board has a spare room, and is extremely kind and generous with his time and space, and I’ve said some pretty disparaging things about that message board before (based on some quite bad threads from like fifteen years ago, that I spent weeks reading in their entirety because, you know, autism), and I would like to take them all back.

Now they’ve announced the first bunch of acts at the 2024 Edinburgh Festival, and I’ve been going through picking out which ones look most interesting to me, and for maybe the first time, it’s finally feeling completely, entirely real. This is happening. For real this time. I am going through an Edinburgh Festival catalogue not just to take screenshots of the most interesting blurbs so I can save them in a folder and/or post them on my blog to say here’s an interesting piece of history. I am going through it to pick what shows I wish to see.

So here’s my plan, that I’m writing because I now feel confident that I think it’s actually going to happen. Obviously I have a spreadsheet with various tabs, and a KMZ file so I can open Google Earth with all the places I might potentially want to see already marked. I have been planning this trip for years. I have two weeks in the UK, and I don’t want to waste a single second. I want to make sure all that time spent planning comes to something, because as a fundamental part of my personality, I have always believed that there is a level of planning you can do to guarantee that everything goes right. This belief has been proven wrong time and time again, but I’ve never tried something with this much planning beforehand, so surely this time it’ll work. No taking a chance on some tourist attraction that might turn out to be shit, because I’ll have looked at it all on Google Earth beforehand and ranked things in order of how cool they look.

I have organized my spreadsheet into seven tabs: overview, plan by day, places to eat, things to see London, in Edinburgh, in Cambridge, and things to pack. I have organized each “things to see” tab into three sections: things I want to see for reasons related to general tourism, things I want to see for reasons related to comedy, and things I want to see for reasons related to Harry Potter. I apologize for the latter, and obviously I will not be doing anything that would give revenue to JK Rowling. But nothing JK Rowling can say in the 2020s will change my childhood, and I need to spend some amount of time indulging my childhood dreams of running around fancy buildings feeling like I’m in a magical British land.

London, tourism: pretty straightforward. Westminster Abbey and St. Paul’s Cathedral are on the list, because I remember how cool they were last time, and because for some reason when I stopped being Christian at age 16 I did not also get rid of my awe at fancy churches. I want to see Parliament and related areas, I want to try to get a picture of the Number 10 door as seen in Yes Minister. I want to see some bridges. Take a cable car across a river. Go look at Douglas Adams in Highgate Cemetery (I realize there are more famous people than Douglas Adams there, I’d like to see them too, but mainly Douglas Adams). Go see what The British Library has going on while I’m there. There are too many pubs on the list given the fact that I’m currently trying to stop drinking, I am going to cut some of those pubs off the list and I’m just trying to decide which ones, but I really love a good pub and the ones in London look so cool and even if I can’t have a pint I want to sit there in the atmosphere and have a burger or some shit.

Harry Potter tour of London is simple. Obviously I want to go look at King’s Cross Station, I did it when I was 16 and it was so fucking cool, I don’t care how stupid that is. Otherwise, I’ve looked up three different areas that were used in filming Diagon Alley, and according to Google Earth, seem like the do sort of look like Diagon Alley-like places. That’s what’s interesting to me. I’m not really interested in places where the movies just happened to be filmed (the movies were fine, I’ve seen them a couple of times each, but it was the books that I read until I had them nearly memorized), I want to see places that look like they could be where the books were actually set. And Goodwin’s Court appears to look like where Harry Potter could have actually been set. So I’ve made an appointment to go walk down a road.

For the comedy-related locations in London, there are a few venues I want to see. Ideally while something’s playing in them, but even if there’s nothing I’m interested in at the Soho Theatre while I’m there, I’d still want to go in and just see the building, after the all the shows I’ve seen and heard that were recorded there. Same with The Bill Murray. Battersea Arts Centre. I also wish to make a pilgrimage to the bit of Regent’s Park where Daniel Kitson’s done some of the most landmark nights of comedy in the last twenty years. Obviously I want to go stand outside the gates to the Taskmaster house and see just how close it is to that golf course. (There will also be a few hours of the itinerary where I might just leave some of the details blank, no need to get too much into what I want to see there, it’s in my spreadsheet as just “Crystal Palace”, and I will say that if you don’t want people to go look at a place where you used to live, don’t make your address the title of your theatre show – I need to stress again, just so we’re clear about what level of creepiness I’m talking about here, it is a former address, not anywhere that anyone significant lives now or has lived for the last fifteen years, it's just the subject of comedy stories that are now long in the past, as are various surrounding landmarks, it’s archaeology.)

Now, in Edinburgh I’ve put a lot fewer things on the itinerary, because I want to leave most of my time for going to see comedy shows. And going to see a couple of music shows, because that first wave of events they’ve announced includes a couple of traditional Scottish music things that I am so excited about, it’s going to be mostly comedy but I do want to do that as well. Celtic music, Harry Potter, British comedy – all the biggest special interests of my life besides the one where you beat people up, all easy to access at this festival (I mean, technically Edinburgh has something called wrestling too, but it’s best if I don’t hear anyone try to compare the Max + Ivan wrestling to the sport that I do).

I do want to climb Arthur’s Seat, because I’ve done it about a hundred times in Google Earth so I just have to do it in real life. When Mark Watson released his book last year, I got the signed and dedicated version and he said we can tell him about a problem we have for him to solve in the dedication. I said my problem is I’m going to London and Edinburgh next year and need advice on where to go, he said I should climb Scott’s Monument. Even though my levels of respect for Mark Watson have dropped significantly since that book actually came out, I am still going to climb Scott’s Monument because Mark Watson told me to.

Similarly, this extremely kind and cool person I know recently got the chance to get me an autographed copy of Tim Key’s new book (which I unfortunately won’t get until I go to London and pick it up in person, but it looks great), where he also asked Tim to give me some advice for my trip. Tim Key said to go to Mosque Kitchen, and Indian restaurant in Edinburgh, so I’m doing that. Oh, and while I’m in London I have to go to a place called Kebab Kid, because it’s Nish Kumar’s favourite shawarma place in England, which I know because I know a guy who could just walk up to Nish Kumar after one of his gigs and ask him what his favourite shawarma place is. Have I mentioned how fucking cool this is?

Anyway. That’s the extent of my interest in Edinburgh tourism, mainly. I mean, if I were going when the festival weren’t on, there would be plenty of other stuff I want to see. But I don’t want to take time away from festival events. I might do the castle. The castle’s probably cool. I definitely want to walk up that hill, as I’ve done many times on Google Earth, and look at the castle. Whether I pay to go inside will depend if there’s a hole in the comedy schedule, I guess.

In the Edinburgh – Harry Potter section, I have a few things. Greyfriar’s Kirkyard, the graveyard with the story about the dog that’s probably bullshit (I mean, it happened, but I think someone was just feeding that dog) but the story about how it inspired Harry Potter character names that’s true. Go get a picture of Tom Riddle’s grave. I’ve marked a couple of streets and a couple of buildings that look particularly like they could be from Harry Potter, those are on the list of places to walk. There’s a Harry Potter store that I want to go in and look through the stuff because the interior seems really cool, but I promise I would never spend money in there.

And then Edinburgh – comedy will probably take care of itself. I want to see The Stand and The Gilded Balloon, as the sites of many of my favourite comedy events over the last twenty years. But I’m hoping I’ll end up in those places anyway to see shows, so no need to make a special trip. If not, though, I’m making a special trip. I have to see the stage where the cow got torn apart. I absolutely have to go see it in person.

There is also the Cambridge tab, because I have blocked off one of my London days to take a train to Cambridge and back. I have made a Google Earth document with about 20 of the most interesting-seeming colleges marked. Obviously I’m not going to see 20 colleges, I’m going to look at them all in Google Earth and then rank them by how cool they look and go see as many as I can in order. I have also, of course, marked down which ones let you take tours and at what times. The place I’m most excited to see is the Wren Library, which appears to be a library from Harry Potter or His Dark Materials or something. I want to see Trinity College because it’s the college on which Douglas Adams based the college in the first Dirk Gently book. A few of the colleges have chapels that look really pretty and are interesting to me because I have for some reason not lost my awe of pretty churches. And mainly, I just want to walk around the Cambridge University grounds looking at stuff.

Oh, and we’re leaving another day to take a train to Kent, where they have an archive of stand-up comedy materials that I wish to see. But I haven’t made a tab for that, because I just want to see some stuff in the University of Kent and then go back to London.

I am also hoping I can block out one day from the Edinburgh week to not book any shows, and just take trains around Scotland. I have always wanted to take trains around Scotland. I have always romanticized trains, I have always romanticized Scotland, taking a train through rural parts of Scotland will make me feel like I’m on the Hogwarts Express, it’s everything my over-romanticizing heart fantasized about when imagining this trip. I’ve checked, and while it would be an incredibly long day, it is possible to take a train from Edinburgh to Mallaig in the morning, have a couple of hours in Mallaig, and take another train back at night. This would take me, twice, through something that’s supposed to be one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world, from Glasgow to Mallaig. Mallaig is a tiny village on the West Coast of Scotland and it’s got a hiking trail and a pub and I just want to take a train across a country and walk around the trail and then sit in that pub and look at the ocean. I want that so badly. It’s been a rough couple of months, I find it hard to spend 8 to 10 hours a day interacting with other people, the thought that one day in early August I might spend one hour sitting in a pub in Mallaig looking at the ocean is really getting me the through the day at this point. There are a few pubs in Mallaig, but obviously I’ve picked out my favourite. I want to eat seafood. I love seafood. That’s not just a Mallaig thing, seafood is my favourite food and I always eat lots of it when I visit the East Coast of Canada because it’s better near the ocean. All of Britain is near the ocean, so I want to eat all their seafood.

Okay, that’s the plan. I was going to write about what I’m thinking in terms of actual shows to see, but I might let that turn into a different post. Right now, I’m just excited about the idea of posting this on the internet because it is real and I am actually going to do it and having this to look forward to is way too big a proportion of my motivation at this point in my life.

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docholligay · 11 months ago

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On reflection, was the price of the business class flight worth the experience of it?

Absolutely, because I didn’t pay for it ahahah.

I think this is gonna be another one of those use case things. I’m a fucking podling, and I love to travel, and it makes me so happy and excited that the fact that I didn’t sleep is a REALITY, but not necessarily a PROBLEM. I am a little terrier of a human being.

I adore pampering, and I love nice treatment, and we did get a screaming deal on the flight. I drank my fucking weight in sparkling and took every single snack and meal offered to me. I laid down and slept and I admit that was pretty amazing.

But, if I had to pay, and I had to pay full price, I’m just not at a place in my life where I would be willing to pay that, because I don’t NEED it. If we go back to the Uk or Europe, I’ll probably pay for my wife to do business class while I sit cattle class with the understanding that I can order as many cocktails as I want. She needs to lie down and sleep so much more than I do.

A normal flight to most European countries business is like 3,000 and honestly I could pad that out to a much longer experience in europe (If I am traveling alone) and that’s what I’d rather do, and save my money for things like fine dining and maybe one night in a super nice hotel, or treating friends.

Quickly, for that money, there’s a very weirdly cheap flight into INverness, Scotland (???) so I could fly into there, see what the fuck is going on in Inverness, stay in a cheap room above or pub or a private room in a hostel, take the train to Glasgow and stay in a hostel, hook up with my friend who lives there and hang out for a day or two, take the train down to the Greater London Area and crash on a couch for a few days, probably, stay in a hostel in london, take the Eurostar to Paris, ask my friends in Germany if they want to come hang out there so either split a hotel with them or stay in hostel, take a cheap easyjet flight back to inverness and go home. That’s a planned in 3 minutes 2 week trip that leaves me with roughly 1k for food and activities. It would be even cheaper if I wasn’t too old for shared hostel rooms.

BUT: I can only do that by myself. My other compatriots in life require a touch more, while I LIKE it but do not need it.

But! I am so so happy that I did it, it was an absolute bucket list item for me, the whole thing was an absolute delight and I was bouncing with joy the whole time.

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justasmallbloginabigklainefandom · 8 months ago

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ANYWAY, LONDON. (12th Doctor voice: "What a dump!")

Tuesday

Mum and I left our home at 7:30 (Dutch time) and arrived 12:30 or so (UK time).

We had a lunch reservation at 15:00 at Dishoom in Covent Garden and it was delicious. The restaurant itself was too crowdy, though. Definitely overwhelming. My aunt recommended it, and I paid the bill, as a surprise to my mum. She was so surprised and happy she even told our waiter while beaming.

We walked around Covent Garden and we bought tea at Tesco's for my dad. I also went to the Waterstones there.

We also explored Chinatown and I am in love.

For dinner, we had a small bite at Bao Spot.

Then we went to Picadilly Circus's Waterstones, where I bought In the Lives of Puppets. I love this bookstore.

My mum wanted to check Fortnum & Mason, because my parents bought a tea set around 11 years ago, and she wanted to see if she could add the cake stand, until she saw the price.

Unfortunately, I was up till 6:00 because of my mum's snoring.

Wednesday

So we immediately looked up where we can find a drug store to buy earplugs. I'm conviced Boots and Etos are the same.

Anyway, despite my lack of sleep, I was !!!!! because it was HADESTOWN DAY.

We grabbed something to eat at Pret a Manger and ate it at Leicester Square and I'm just going to say it, Leicester Square is fucking horrible and definitely a tourist trap with the McDonalds and M&M Store and all the souvenir + vape shops. Cannot imagine why someone would willingly go there.

But yeah, we went to the Boots in Covent Garden, since that's what my mum found, not knowing that there was a huge Boots basically next to our hotel. Oops.

After that, we went to South Kensington by tube, but we accidentally took the emergency exit as entrance, so we walked down 190 stairs.

We walked around Kensington and Chelsea and damn, people are rich here.

We bought two expensive slices of cake at the Hummingbird Bakery. Mum thought they were around £3 a slice, but I saw it was over £6 a slice. My mum has 3 cookbooks from this bakery and likes their stuff, so she needed to try it.

We had lunch reservations at 12:30, but my mum was anxious to be late, so we were already there before 12:00, aka when the restaurant was open. So we instead had an overpriced (£3,60) cup of tea at this bakery close to it.

We had lunch at La Mammas or whatever it's called. My mum wanted to go there. It was really neat.

Then we took the bus to Harrods. We didn't really plan on buying anything, but we just wanted to see. My mum loved going by bus. Also, Harrods is terribly confusing. They should give us maps.

We went to the hotel to try the cakes and they were... bad. Well, not bad as in gross, but bad as in incredibly basic bitch and boring. You were unable to taste any of the flavour and it was way too sweet. Basically, it was laughable. (Mum: "Well, for £3, it was worth trying." Me: "... yeah, about that....")

HADESTOWN

HAAAAADESTOWN

AKA THE REASON WE WENT ON THIS TRIP IN THE FIRST PLACE

HADESTOWN!!!!!!

Thursday

We checked out Soho and had another breakfast at Pret a Manger. These things are everywhere, huh?

We bought some gifts for my dad and sister at Liberty's.

I, uh, convinced my mum to go to TKTS with me to check if there were cheap matinee tickets, either for Hadestown (yes, again) or Hamilton.

That's how I unexpectedly got Hamilton tickets.

Before that, we stopped by at Chinatown for lunch. I wanted a Chinese crepe. Looks like my Chinese is decent enough, because I ordered in Chinese and the seller immediately spoke back in rapid Chinese. Uhhhh.（我：我不明白！！！）

HAMILTON

HAMILTON.

HAMILTON!!!!!

And then after we show, we immediately had to take the train from Victoria back to Leicester Square, because we had dinner reservations at 胖胖 Hotpot. I really, REALLY wanted to try hotpot and we chose this one, because back in China, people used to call me 胖胖. It was absolutely delicious, although one of the soups was waaaaay too spicy for us.

I didn't want to go to bed, so we strolled around Picadilly Circus a bit more.

Friday

Our last day :(

We decided to have breakfast at Picadilly Circus's Waterstones. It was neat. Afterwards, I explored the store again and decided to, uh, read all the new content in Alice Oseman's new reprints of the books. They all have new covers, drawn by her, and new stuff. I don't feel like buying all of them again for that, even though the covers truly are amazing, so I decided to read them there on the spot.

Radio Silence's new content was the least interesting. I'm sorry, Alice.

The interview in Solitaire was cool and I liked the new tibit about Lucas.

Loveless and IWBFT had a whole new section of story. Loveless had the moment before Pip and Rooney's first kiss. I loved Pip's "I'm too fucking gay for this." I think I loved the IWBFT one more, partially because I love IWBFT more, but I loved reading the dynamic between Rowan and Lister and reading their POVs. (And shout-out to Rowan acknowledging that people see Lister as the most attractive one, since he's the white one.)

Nick & Charlie had a new story altogether about Nick's first day at uni and I also really liked that one.

Yes. I just used this post about my trip to London for these reviews.

We walked around Covent Garden again, but now in the area that was off-limits for cars and I admired Ted Baker bags. I really like these things, but I never really wanted to buy one, because I'm not going to use them. Maybe in sale. One day.

We had lunch at Bun House in Chinatown. We ordered three bao buns and wonton soup and holy shit, sorry Dishoom and Mammas, this was the best lunch of the trip.

My mum already wanted to go to St. Pancras (again, she's anxious about being late), even though it was 15:00 and the train left at 19:30. I was like "uh no", so we went to Trafalgar Square, since that was close by and therefore "safe" to go to without having to rush back.

If there were another matinee, I, uh, would've tried to go there, but alas.

On our way to Trafalgar Square, we stumbled across the Royal Watercolour Society which held a lil exhibition showcasing miniature models of two architects. A hidden gem, to be honest.

We sat at Trafalgar Square for a while and man, the queue for the National Gallery was insane. I also spotted a Waterstones so off we went. Look, I have been looking for a hardback copy of Gentleman's Guide for a long time, okay? I wanted to try again, but again, no luck.

Then around 16:30 we went to St. Pancras. There, we had tea at Le Pain Quotidien while we waited for an hour before the line opened and yes, around 19:30, we left. We arrived in Brussels at 22:30 (Dutch time) and my dad picked us up and we drove home.

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do you have any reccomendations for places to buy comics in london ?

DO I!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'VE DEDICATED MY LIFE TO IT!!! here's a bunch of my faves in no particular order:

forbidden planet - the london megastore is said to be the biggest comic book shop in the uk (it's pretty damn big!) and my go-to place for weeklies. they don't have back issues unless you're looking for something that's a couple months old at the very best but they do have tons of merch/toys of all kinds, crazy sales, trades like you wouldn't believe and general books. practically my home away from home, i'm at forbidden planet pretty much every wednesday to pick up new releases. also: very frequent free signings with some of the biggest names you can think of!

gosh! comics - home of the indie comics & weeklies, gosh! is a couple streets away from fp in soho and probably one of my favourite places to waste an hour or two in. the good folks at gosh! still believe in zines and they've got plenty of them, as well as comic mags of the british & american variety, comic theory & history, pretty decent sales on trades, and a huge supply of back issues downstairs. their back issues are what i consider pricey (£3-10 range) but they're remarkably well organised and well stocked. this is the place to be if you wanna move away from the big two or towards the history/study side of things, and they've got very frequent signings too!

the notting hill comic exchange - just around the corner from the notting hill gate tube station, this is probably my favourite place in the world for back issues. you can find any indv issue youve ever dreamed of for 50p - £1 at the exchange and they've got boxes & boxes of 'em, especially now that the shop has extended into the notting hill book exchange next door and there's a couple beautiful beautiful cheap boxes in there too. they've also got comic collections (indv issues of an arc in one bag), comic-related books, adult comics, magazines and trades at less reasonable prices (for my standards, anyway) but it's heaven for back issues!

a place in space - a little ways away from the croydon shopping centre, a place in space has alphabetized boxes of individually priced back issues and weeklies as well as trades and action figures. while they don't have any designated cheap boxes, the prices tend to be fantastic (£1-5) and they've been remarkably well-stocked every time i've been there, especially if you're looking for modern age anything (nineties especially). i'm not a very frequent visitor solely because i can almost always be found around leicester square/central london but man, if i don't just love this shop!

krypton comics & books - a five min walk from the blackhorse road tube station on the victoria line, krypton comics started as a small stall in camden market back in the eighties and has since become a wonderful little shop with amazing prices. while they don't seem to employ any sort of method of organizing... anything, they've got about ten boxes filled to the brim with 50p comics and you better believe i've spent many an afternoon digging through those & walking away with some incredible stuff! they're only open three days per week so better check the website before visiting but trust me, it's as worth it as it gets!

mega city comics - over in camden and literally across the street from the tube, mega city has back issues & weeklies as well as tons of non-western comics. they're a little pricey for my taste and often tend towards silver age rarities but there's discount boxes as well and it's definitely worth a look if you're in the area!

a moment of silence for orbital comics and 30th century comics, which were once the loves of my life and have gone online post-lockdown, and a honorary mention to piranha comics in bromley. i would also recommend checking out the london comic mart, which is held once every two months at the royal national hotel in russell square and has quite literally 100+ booths with 25p/50p/75p back issues of all eras (the literal highlight of my entire life, obviously)! local charity shops such as most oxfam locations also carry comics for incredible prices, and i've definitely gotten a good chunk of my collection from the one down the street from my place.

so, that's pretty much it! i hope i've helped a lil, enjoy!!!!!!

#if somebody wants to meet me at a comic shop to hang out please reach out #london #london comic shops #asks #anon

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Cultural Quirks:

You're expected to chill on the left and overtake on the right, except when you're not, but the rules about when you do and don't are (socially) strict. Do not overtake someone on the left when you're driving. Do not stand on the left side of the escalator.

Australians will stand in the middle of the walkway having a family reunion and you're expected to just deal with it. In the UK, if a parent sees their child standing in a direction you happen to be looking at, they will full on crash tackle their offspring and drag them away, apologising the entire time. Here it is perfectly socially acceptable to stop just in front of someone standing in the way and, instead of going around them, frown at them until they move. I have been on both ends of this and I fucking love it.

Having said that Australian drivers will stop if you sneeze near a crossing but so far in London it's been a bit of a coin toss, pedestrians and drivers are very much every person for themselves. With those insane streets it's no surprise.

I haven't had a good shower since I got here bc the water pressure on every shower I've used has been lousy. But one was an old building and another was a cheap closet hotel room so as far as I know this isn't the norm. Also the hard water is murdering my skin.

I don't know if Brits hate vegetables or if Australians love them but there's a lot of meals here with little to no vegies at all. They just straight up sell rolls with meat on them and no salad.

"Huh, this mince pie has sugar on it. Maybe it does something to the flavour, I'd like to tr - WHAT THE FUCK WHY IS THERE JAM IN THIS???"

Constantly forgetting crossings generally don’t make noise here and getting tripped up because I was distracted by my phone.

Having said all that, London zebra crossings are a lot more obvious because the ones I’ve seen so far all have these flashing yellow lights. Makes it easy in the dark.

When I was on a bus tour the tour guide pointed out a building he said was “brand new.” It was made of solid brick. In Sydney our building standards are garbage and bricks aren’t cheap enough so you don’t see them in anything built this century. Remember that video of the dude sending his hand through the wall to pick up a drink? Yeah.

My window has double glazing and I was so happy I took a picture.

A lot of what I thought was my mother's social anxiety turned out to be just her being British.

Was wondering why so many people were triggering security alarms in Oxford St. That’s how I discovered some crossings do, in fact, make noise. They sound EXACTLY like the anti shoplifter alarms at home.

There are SO MANY FLATCAPS TO BUY. I wanted one but the shopkeeper was weird bc my vagina means I'm assigned no flatcaps at birth. So I didn't get it. But I did get other cool hats! London is superior to Australia in hat related matters.

Pret-a-Manger is still stalking me but I accept their offerings of sustenance so I have come to tolerate their existence.

It's weird. The cold is a lot colder here, and far more biting, but also weirdly pleasant. At home, though, the cold just seeps into your bones and sits with you all day. I've had British expats tell me they felt far colder in Aus than the UK and I get it now. Cold is temporary here in the UK because everything is heated, and it's SO cold it's actually invigorating. At home... it's just cold. Inside is as cold as outside. You can cool down but in winter you can't warm up. At work everyone sits with heaters under their desks going full blast but the room stays cold. It's not as cold as the UK and yet somehow it's worse. In the UK the cold doesn't have a chance to seep in. In Australia you can't get it out. The cold isn't as cold but it's so much stronger.

I see why people prefer cold now, it's because they genuinely don't *get* cold, because they're moving from heated building to heated building so they carry heat with them always and by the time it fades they're somewhere warm again. That doesn't happen in Sydney.

I've always felt like a mutant bc at home I always turned the heating right up, like I'm a cold blooded lizard, but they actually do that here too so now I'm convinced my lizardry is from the British side of my family.

#London 2023

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So...here's the deal.

Myself and the husband are loving Ice Nine Kills of late (HORROR, GUITARS, TATTOOS, YAY!!!!)

Bought tickets to see them in London in March; bought flights , booked (and paid for) a hotel. (London is an hour's flight away, and we've been enough times that there's nothing new. But, it's a treat. An EXPENSIVE AS FUCK treat; by our own choice, we'd allowed for over €1000 to give decent flights and three nights hotel...before food, drinks or any other shows or social.)

Just fucking yesterday, we get an e-mail from Ticketmaster telling us that the gig has been rescheduled to June and our tickets had automatically been transferred.

No apology. No contact us if you can't make this date.

Nothing.

Now, this shit is Ticketmaster; fuck them aggressively, REALLY fucking aggressively. Giving us about 6 weeks notice (when shit is fucking paid for) is fucking cunty.

Now...the reason why the gig (and a bunch of UK and Europe gigs) are rescheduled?

Cos they're supporting/touring with Metallica and playing much the same places in June, making better sense (and finance) for them to just tour the once.

That's great, and all; really happy for them to have such an experience.

But...

The start of the original tour was to be February.

Pissed as I am, at least our shit isn't within the next fucking 2-3 weeks, and we've been able to cancel our plans and lose a bit of money where needed. We're adults with full-time jobs.

But how many fucking kids have used money they can't afford to book these gigs, or or these flights? And maybe they were the cheap flights that you can't reschedule?

This is my unimpressed vent.

Lads...fuck yiz. I still love yiz, but get off your fucking asses and make a fucking decent fucking apology.

And then, fucking come to Dublin. I will gladly go and buy yiz drinks. But I will call the peeps who let this happen cunts to their fucking face and I will expect you (and them) to stand and listen while I do.

#ice nine kills #music #horror #personal #ireland #uk #europe #live music #concerts #Youtube

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rumade · 1 year ago

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There has a been a real slide economically in a lot of Western countries. I see this a lot in the UK. Having a 1 bed flat as a single person is considered a luxury unless you are a very well paid professional. People seem to forget that this was considered normal just 25 years ago.

If you watch Bridget Jones, she is portrayed as a hapless airhead with not much money, yet she has her own place and a full time job in media. I know many 30 somethings nowadays working full time in London in similar roles who are still in houseshares because having your own flat just isn't possible. Wages haven't kept pace with inflation. Even going home to see your parents at the weekend becomes difficult because of train costs. I had a friend recently who had her phone stolen, needed it for work, and had to weigh up whether to miss a day of work to take a coach back up north and collect her old one, or put a new cheap one on credit card.

Meanwhile people at the other end are swimming in money. There's more luxury items than ever before, more luxury hotels. £3000 bags. £300 haircuts. Gym memberships for £100 a month plus classes for another £50 per session.

Ive noticed recently that my generation has... no concept of what the various economic classes actually are anymore. I talk to my friends and they genuinely say things like "at least i can afford a middle class lifestyle with this job because i dont need a roommate for my one bedroom apartment" and its like... oughh

You guys, middle class doesnt mean "a stable enough rented roof over your head," it means "a house you bought, a nice car or two, the ability to support a family, and take days off and vacations every year with income to spare for retirement savings and rainy days." If all you have is a rented apartment without a roommate and a used car, you're lower class. That's lower class.

And i cant help but wonder if this is why you get kids on tumblr lumping in doctors and actors into their "eat the rich" rhetoric: economic amnesia has blinded you to what the class divides actually are. The real middle class lifestyle has become so unattainable within a system that relies upon its existence that theyve convinced you that those who can still reach it are the elites while your extreme couponing to afford your groceries is the new normal.

#money #class #2020s #economic decline

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Amenities That You Can Expect In London’s Budgeted Hotel

London is exciting to visit, but booking affordable accommodation is not easy. A budget hotel in London, UK, provides varied amenities that will make your stay comfortable enough without spending much of your money. You can visit London for sightseeing, business, or enjoy the city's lively culture. But many people want to know what are the amenities they can expect in London’s budgeted hotel. Below are some of the amenities you can expect in the hotel.

1. Primary comforts

Budgeted or cheap hotels in London UK will always get you the bare essentials: a clean and comfortable bed, perhaps a private or shared bathroom, and basic toiletries. Luxury hotels will give you high-thread-count sheets and designer bath products, but budget hotels rely on functionality. Amenities should come with things such as a cozy bed, a working or planning surface at a desk, and fair lighting. Many budget hotels also provide free Wi-Fi, which will be particularly valuable in researching the plans you'll execute in London or contacting friends back home.

2. Options for breakfast

Complimentary breakfast is a very popular amenity found in budget hotels. It's complimentary in some and will incur extra charges in others. Be prepared for a continental spread of pastries, toast, cereal, and coffee or tea. Your hotel might even treat you to a full English breakfast to energize you enough to go out and see the city. If breakfast isn't included, many budget hotels are conveniently located near cafes and eateries, making a pre-trip breakfast at a convenient eatery easier.

3. Place and accessibility

Another major advantage of booking budget hotels is their location. Most cheap accommodations are close to the major tourist attractions, public transport, and dining facilities. This saves you on traveling costs while being able to spend plenty of time in the city. You get to stay in areas like Camden, Shoreditch, and Westminster within walking distance to some of London's famous landmarks.

4. Shared facilities

Some budget hotels are shared facilities, especially for youth travelers or backpackers. These will have communal kitchens, lounges, and laundry facilities. The latter can really cut down on the bill concerning meals because you may cook your own food or hang out in a lounge and meet fellow travelers easily. Some cheap hotel rooms in Makkah have these given facilities.

5. Security features

When you book budget accommodations, mind security. Most of the cheap hotels located in London have key card access, lockers for storing valuables, as well as 24-hour front desk service. This will guarantee safety on your essentials while you have fun on your adventure.

6. Unique character

Budget hotels, of course, can't provide anything like the decadence of luxury resorts, but they all have their own character and charm. Many budget accommodations in London reflect that great city's diverse culture and history and provide a memorable experience that serves to be far more than somewhere to sleep. Quirky decor and cordial, friendly, and helpful service define many budget hotels that can add an extra layer of enjoyment to your stay.

Final Words

You'd be amazed at the luxury a London budget hotel has to offer without compromising comfort and convenience. With basic, sometimes exotic amenities, good breakfast options, fabulous locations, and such unique character, you can find a cheap hotel perfect for you to stay on a budget. To book the best hotels within an affordable budget, you must visit the portal LBN Hotels And Tours. On this portal, you will get the best deals on hotels.

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How to Secure the Best Deals from Wholesale Food Suppliers in the UK

Introduction

Importance of Wholesale Food Suppliers in London

The Role of Wholesale Markets in the UK

Wholesale Food Suppliers UK

Overview of Wholesale Food Supply Chain in the UK

Leading Wholesale Food Suppliers UK in London

Benefits of Partnering with Reliable Wholesale Suppliers

Cheap Food Wholesalers

Finding Cheap Food Wholesalers in London

Tips for Securing the Best Deals

Balancing Cost and Quality

Cheap Wholesale Food

Navigating the Cheap Wholesale Food Market in London

Key Products Available at Competitive Prices

How to Identify Genuine Deals

Cheap Wholesale Groceries

The Demand for Cheap Wholesale Groceries in London

Essential Grocery Items at Wholesale Prices

Strategies for Bulk Buying

Cheap Wholesalers Near Me

How to Locate Cheap Wholesalers Near Me in London

Advantages of Shopping Locally for Wholesale Goods

Utilizing Technology to Find Nearby Wholesalers

Cheap Wholesale Food Near Me

Local Options for Cheap Wholesale Food Near Me in London

Benefits of Proximity to Wholesale Suppliers

Case Studies of Successful Businesses Leveraging Local Wholesalers

Cheap Food Wholesalers Near Me

Exploring the Cheap Food Wholesalers Near Me in London

Community-Focused Wholesale Markets

Recommendations for the Best Local Wholesalers

Conclusion

The Future of Wholesale Food in London

Final Thoughts on Choosing the Right Wholesale Partner

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Introduction

London, a bustling metropolis, is home to a diverse range of culinary needs that span from local grocery stores to high-end restaurants. As the demand for quality food products continues to rise, the importance of wholesale food suppliers UK has never been greater. These suppliers play a crucial role in ensuring that businesses of all sizes have access to the ingredients they need at prices that allow them to remain competitive.

In this article, we’ll delve into the various aspects of the wholesale food market in London, with a particular focus on finding cheap food wholesalers and securing the best deals on cheap wholesale food and groceries. Whether you’re a small business owner looking to cut costs, or a large enterprise seeking reliable suppliers, understanding the landscape of wholesale food in London is essential.

Wholesale Food Suppliers UK

The United Kingdom boasts a well-established network of wholesale food suppliers, many of whom are concentrated in London. These suppliers cater to a wide array of businesses, including restaurants, hotels, catering companies, and retailers.

Overview of Wholesale Food Supply Chain in the UK The wholesale food suppliers UK market is characterized by a complex supply chain that connects farmers and producers to retailers and food service providers. This network ensures that a variety of products, from fresh produce to packaged goods, are available at competitive prices. In London, key players like Seven Stars Cash & Carry, Bestway, and Booker Wholesale dominate the market, offering everything from fresh meats and dairy to frozen foods and dry goods.

Leading Wholesale Food Suppliers UK in London London’s strategic position as a global city makes it a hub for some of the top wholesale food suppliers UK. Companies such as Seven Stars Cash & Carry offer a vast selection of food products tailored to the diverse needs of London’s food businesses. These suppliers not only provide an extensive product range but also offer value-added services such as bulk discounts, delivery options, and customer support.

Benefits of Partnering with Reliable Wholesale Suppliers Partnering with established wholesale food suppliers UK brings several advantages. For one, it ensures a consistent supply of high-quality products, which is crucial for maintaining the standards of your business. Additionally, reliable suppliers often offer better terms of service, including flexible payment options and tailored delivery schedules, which can greatly enhance operational efficiency.

Cheap Food Wholesalers

Finding cheap food wholesalers in a city as large as London can seem daunting, but with the right approach, it’s entirely achievable. The key lies in understanding where to look and how to negotiate deals that align with your budget.

Finding Cheap Food Wholesalers in London London’s diverse wholesale market includes a variety of cheap food wholesalers who specialize in offering affordable prices without compromising on quality. Areas like Southall, Enfield, and Tottenham are known for their concentration of wholesale markets where businesses can source affordable food products.

Tips for Securing the Best Deals When dealing with cheap food wholesalers, it’s important to approach negotiations with a clear understanding of market prices. Purchasing in bulk often yields significant discounts, but it’s equally important to build relationships with wholesalers to secure even better deals. Attending trade shows and visiting wholesale markets in person can also provide opportunities to negotiate directly with suppliers.

Balancing Cost and Quality While the goal is to find cheap food wholesalers, it’s crucial not to compromise on quality. Inferior products can negatively impact your business, leading to customer dissatisfaction. Always ensure that the products you purchase meet the necessary standards and certifications.

Cheap Wholesale Food

The market for cheap wholesale food in London is vast, with numerous suppliers offering a wide range of products at competitive prices. Whether you’re looking for fresh produce, packaged goods, or frozen items, understanding the dynamics of this market can help you secure the best deals.

Navigating the Cheap Wholesale Food Market in London To effectively navigate the cheap wholesale food market, it’s important to understand the pricing structures and seasonal fluctuations. For instance, certain products may be cheaper during specific times of the year due to seasonal availability. Being aware of these trends can help you time your purchases to maximize savings.

Key Products Available at Competitive Prices Common cheap wholesale food products in London include dry goods like rice and pasta, canned goods, and frozen items. These products are typically available in bulk at lower prices, making them ideal for businesses looking to reduce costs. Fresh produce, though more susceptible to price fluctuations, can also be sourced cheaply during peak seasons.

How to Identify Genuine Deals When searching for cheap wholesale food, it’s important to distinguish between genuinely good deals and low-quality offerings. Always check the expiry dates and packaging conditions, and if possible, request samples before committing to a large order. Trusted suppliers will be transparent about their pricing and product quality.

Cheap Wholesale Groceries

Grocery items form the backbone of many food-related businesses, and sourcing cheap wholesale groceries can significantly reduce operational costs. London’s wholesale markets offer a wide range of grocery items, from staple foods to specialty products.

The Demand for Cheap Wholesale Groceries in London The demand for cheap wholesale groceries is particularly high among small retailers, convenience stores, and catering companies. These businesses rely on affordable pricing to maintain their margins while offering competitive prices to their customers.

Essential Grocery Items at Wholesale Prices Essential grocery items available at cheap wholesale prices include cooking oils, flours, sugars, canned vegetables, and condiments. These staples are purchased in large quantities, which helps in securing discounts from cheap wholesalers near me.

Strategies for Bulk Buying To make the most of cheap wholesale groceries, businesses should consider bulk buying. This strategy not only reduces the cost per unit but also ensures a steady supply of essential items. Working with wholesalers who offer flexible delivery options can further streamline this process.

Cheap Wholesalers Near Me

In a city like London, proximity to suppliers can be a significant advantage. Finding cheap wholesalers near me can save on transportation costs and provide greater flexibility in managing inventory.

How to Locate Cheap Wholesalers Near Me in London Locating cheap wholesalers near me in London can be as simple as conducting a search online or using business directories. Additionally, visiting local wholesale markets and trade shows can provide direct access to suppliers. Neighborhoods such as Barking, Wembley, and Hackney are known for their concentration of wholesalers.

Advantages of Shopping Locally for Wholesale Goods Shopping locally with cheap wholesalers near me offers several benefits, including faster delivery times and the ability to inspect products before purchase. Local suppliers may also be more willing to negotiate prices and offer personalized services.

Utilizing Technology to Find Nearby Wholesalers Technology plays a crucial role in locating cheap wholesalers near me. Mobile apps and online platforms that list wholesale suppliers in specific areas can be incredibly useful. Websites like Yell.com and Wholesale Pages UK are great resources for finding local wholesalers.

Cheap Wholesale Food Near Me

For many businesses, the convenience of sourcing cheap wholesale food near me cannot be overstated. Having a reliable supplier nearby means quicker access to products and the ability to respond swiftly to changing business needs.

Local Options for Cheap Wholesale Food Near Me in London London offers numerous options for cheap wholesale food near me, with areas like Croydon, Lewisham, and Islington hosting several well-established wholesalers. These suppliers cater to a range of businesses, providing everything from fresh produce to frozen goods.

Benefits of Proximity to Wholesale Suppliers Proximity to cheap wholesale food near me ensures that businesses can reduce lead times, minimizing the risk of stockouts. It also allows for more frequent, smaller orders, which can help manage cash flow more effectively.

Case Studies of Successful Businesses Leveraging Local Wholesalers Many successful London-based businesses attribute part of their success to their relationships with local cheap wholesale food suppliers. For example, a local café might source its baked goods from a nearby wholesale bakery, ensuring freshness and reducing transportation costs.

Cheap Food Wholesalers Near Me

Finally, the ability to find cheap food wholesalers near me can greatly enhance the efficiency of your business operations. These suppliers provide a range of food products at competitive prices, with the added convenience of being within close proximity.

Exploring the Cheap Food Wholesalers Near Me in London Exploring cheap food wholesalers near me involves visiting local wholesale markets and connecting with suppliers who specialize in affordable food products. London’s diverse culinary landscape means that there’s likely a wholesaler nearby that caters to your specific needs.

Community-Focused Wholesale Markets Some cheap food wholesalers near me are based in community-focused markets, where the emphasis is on supporting local businesses. These markets often feature a variety of suppliers offering everything from fresh produce to specialty items at competitive prices.

Recommendations for the Best Local Wholesalers Recommendations from other local businesses can be invaluable when searching for cheap food wholesalers near me. Word of mouth and online reviews can help identify reliable suppliers who offer good value and quality products.

Conclusion

London’s wholesale food market is vast and varied, offering numerous opportunities for businesses to source high-quality products at competitive prices. Whether you’re looking for wholesale food suppliers UK, cheap food wholesalers, or simply trying to find cheap wholesale food near me, the key is to conduct thorough research and build strong relationships with suppliers.

By understanding the dynamics of the wholesale market and taking advantage of local resources, businesses can significantly reduce their costs while maintaining high standards. The future of wholesale food in London looks promising, with continued growth and innovation likely to make it even easier for businesses to access the products they need.

#london #wholesale #cash and carry #wholesaler

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