| Topic: | Re:Why exactly is Ealing such a popular place to live? | |
| Posted by: | Gerald Cabb | |
| Date/Time: | 15/01/10 16:28:00 |
| The Squash Club is also developing a large pool, albeit subscription. When it comes to theatre, both may be provincial in nature but I am not sure that Questors is outshone by the Richmond Theatre - it is somewhat better known outside. The department store (Bentalls) and cinema (large screen with steep tiers so you could see it without heads obstructing) were both good but have gone for commercial/redevelopment reasons. I think the point you're missing though is that Ealing is a suburb, not a town - it has enough to do locally that it is by no means a dormitory, but you can't just say "bar the transport links" and overlook that these are key to the place. If I want a 'proper' theatre I can be at the National Theatre in half an hour via Brentford station, or drive in. On Sundays we go to the Royal Academy by car up the A4 and park right outside within half an hour door to door. We cycle around freely within Ealing down quiet roads without resorting to "professional cyclist" lycra gear, but can get to other parts of London quickly by other means. It's self-contained for enough things (especially foodie things), but accessible for others. It's a suburb. Being able to get to neighbouring areas is kind of the point, I think. I disagree with you about restaurants, btw - it depends what you're after. Sushi-Hiro is arguably the most authentic sushi place in England. Anyway, by all means look in Richmond or Fulham. You may find you can't afford them, is the only thing. I mean, I like Ealing but I'd rather be in South Kensington; the reason I'm not is cost. |