@@gonagona9943 Can't disagree with u there.

@martine8174 My pleasure, thank you for watching. So glad u made the move. London really has changed and not for the better. The 80's were the best ever

@@Roamingree I have pretty good memories of valentines park and Ilford town centre when it had the department stores and pioneer market . Little kid then but I remember it well. Exchange opening was a big deal! An actual mall haha I go back and visit and Wanstead and Walthamstow are decent. Agreed Ilford and goodmayes are not doing well

@martine8174 I was always really fond of Ilford. But far too many changes. I remember it best b4 the Exchange. Haven't been to Wanstead in years. Wonder how much it's changed Went Walthamstow a couple of times recently. Once for the so called Patriots/EDL March. Then to see the market. Pleasantly surprised on both occasions. Walthamstow shows its making a comeback. People came out in force against racism and the market was better than afew years ago. There may be hope for the Stow 😂

@iconicetiquette4546 it sure does. It's amazing ppl crying about diversity and immigration but it's only concentrated in small areas. Not much once u get out of these areas.

@iconicetiquette4546 Big wimpy on the junction of Plashet n Green St, on East Ham High St and in Barking, near the station. Loved wimpy growing up.

@iconicetiquette4546 yes it was, b4 it became an Odeon. We use to go quite often as kids.

@iconicetiquette4546 i don't remember Ken's but I do remember the dance studio. It's funny how u remember the small stuff

@paulaosborne5406 Yes, London is changing.

@adinadin6222 me too. I love markets. The 80's was the best for booming markets. Glad u like the video

@iconicetiquette4546 honestly it feels like a different world. My parents bought in East Ham in mid 60's for roughly £900, which was life changing money back then. Truly unbelievable. Upton Lane use to know it well

@rizmahd I know the BMW showroom is very busy, they also did motorbikes. Unless something top end exclusive opens, can't see any business surviving too long.

@TheIvanMilky I know what u mean, the funny thing is the film was made in 2005, I think and set in 2027. We ain't exactly far off on how society has dropped.

@iconicetiquette4546 Proppa good ol' days. One of the best ever comments. Love it 😂

@emilia_story when we visited, everyone called it Quba village. Wasn't much else there so really easy to find.

@@Roamingree thank u for your sharing

@emilia_story Thank you for watching and commenting. Azerbaijan 🇦🇿 is an interesting place.

@shanghaichica Couldn't believe it myself. I use to walk through the shopping hall playing in all the toy shops almost everyday.

@shanghaichica Honestly u ain't missing much. It's gone so far downhill. I don't think it'll return anytime soon 😪

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@@IlfordRetro U should get yourself over , even just to have a look. I was really surprised. It's like I was in Ilford 😂

@@Roamingree I think I will - it will be like home away from home!

@rizmahd Maybe, just maybe but alot of top designer shops, all located in a small area.

@stevepoulton8826 Unfortunately that's all over London. What gets me is how ppl have changed becoming more entitled and greedy. London was never like that

@stevenwest3555 Mate, that's good, means u ain't too far. When I was working, use to take me 45mins to cycle there.

@@betrue4412 Ain't it the best city in the world ? Love it ❤️

Lol, don't u meaner darker and darker

Yes bro, bet they are. A two bed flat around Gants Hill are in the region of 400K. I reckon Southall will b dearer, due to location. It's crazy prices

@Caspar563 I loved living in East Ham, and as you said, everything was on my doorstep, probably would've never moved if the schooling was better. You're exactly right on what you say about East Ham. It was great for shopping, Remember when Mr Byrite opened 😂, Ravel and Dolcis were my go to for shoes. Now it's a real dump. Nothing, except cheap shops and the whole area looked dirty. I was surprised there weren't many Eastern Europeans on the High St, but there were afew groups hanging down the side roads. Beggers and Bookies go hand in hand. Thanks for the comment, brother.

@Caspar563 Yes, I remember all the shops u mentioned, even the small pioneer market now, the big pioneer point building. The shopping was so good, hence ilford was known as the West End of the East End. It's just cheap shops now. Ilford Lane has grown, whereas East Ham has declined, badly.

@cedricemmanuel2082 I tried at the Gants Hill synagogue but they didn't like the area to b filmed, so I had to respect their wishes. It's the only religious building that had security walking the perimeter.

@gurprasadsingh4792 Yes 💯 agree. Green St is way busier. The pedestrianisation and the long continuing roadworks hasn't helped.

@lynnecromack4933 Sadly London has changed, but for me people become more greedy, selfish and narcissistic.

@@estype Thank you

@Rajesh-q6l4t Exactly all these flats going up, that will b sold for a top price but where's the infrastructure coming from. The area will need schools, surgeries, hospitals, better transport systems, roads, parking and most importantly employment. Thanks for the comment.

@rizmahd Ahahahaha potato patato. Yes quite right, Southall was first.

@IlfordRetro I didn't realise it was used as a church. I know it was closed for ages. It was such an impressive building, like yourself I'm just glad something is about to open. I really hope it breaths new life in the whole area.

@@Roamingree Given the improvements in the town and a growing population, I think it has a good chance of thriving, we shall see!

@beastyneel812 I don't sound like that , do I 😂😂. And no u ain't I AM

@rizmahd Agree, I'm afraid it's all looking the same modern builds. Globalisation I keep getting told. I wish it wasn't

@vjamesg100 Honestly mate, I've seen better towns and cities in some so called third world country. Definitely better, more friendly and compassion people.

@timfish4175 The A406 runs through my old schools football fields. Then the hotel was built with MFI retail park. All that's gone, more flats afraid. I loved C&A, growing up, it was like having a West End style store locally. The building, location and style were iconic 😂

@khalidlatif6200 Quite right brother, what was once a very desirable place has sadly gone down the pan.

100 percent right

Correct

@khalidlatif6200 I still have family in Ilford and they say the same thing

@MalcolmJames-sg3zg Thank you for your comment. It's been very tough for street markets throughout the UK, with many closing down. I glad Walthamstow has survived but sadly it's only a shadow of it's former glory. I actually believe it will get better.

Your comment always make me laugh. Don't u know the definition of racism, put forward but the government. Apparently the minority can't b racist 😂