Come to Gothy

[dotinthesky]

I spotted my first Meth Head yesterday in Mile End. He was trawling the aisles of the local Budgens supermarket, picking up random items then putting them back on the shelves. His face and neck were covered with sores and open wounds; he had that dirty, grimy look that is so recognizable from websites like FacesOfMeth.com. He eventually left the supermarket without buying anything and headed for the Tube, but not before lifting a squashed cigarette from the pavement.

Mile End is going all Camden on my ass. It now has its first goth/alternative/rock n' roll pub - with indie nights on Wednesdays, free cinema (and popcorn) on Sundays, and a stage for all the Eastend Neogoth and Emo bands to cry their hearts out. (Heads up, sushidog) The Victoria was until December a non-descript local pub with an older, working class clientele, a karaoke machine and an underused back garden. A Thai restaurant on its second floor shut down a few months after its inauguration. naturalbornkaos checked with me the pub's programme and we both agreed that it's an interesting new venue for London, with a lot of potential. I've now just got a message from him with a link to this Livejournal post, and The Victoria has, apparently, The Most Gothic Toilet in London. COOL!!!!

I think a night out at The Victoria is in order. It's fairly easy to reach for many of you, and there's always crashing space at my flat for anyone who lives too far away.

I'm excited with the prospect of a five-minute walk home after watching a gig. :-)

Comments

[tashaa.livejournal.com]

wow to think my nan lives in goth central still ;) ( my nanlives round the corner from where I grew up..just behind the uni).

I should mix a visit to her with a visit to said pub!

[commonpeople.livejournal.com]

You should! And maybe you'll see me there. :-)

[commonpeople.livejournal.com]

Absolutely! It's between my flat and the cemetery, so perfect really for hanging out afterwards. When would you like to do the cemetery visit? Do you guys have upcoming weekends when you'll be in town and free?

[commonpeople.livejournal.com]

Yes I'm coming! Would you and Ed like to meet Suzi and I beforehand, possibly at the nearby Whetherspoons, for a drink or two? Then we can move to Vagabonds together.

[commonpeople.livejournal.com]

Aw, no worries then! It would probably be a rush for you guys, unless the party is during the day and you'd be leaving towards the end of the afternoon anyway.

But I'll see you in there! :-)

[commonpeople.livejournal.com]

Just drop me or Suzi a text. And bring Jane!

[tashaa.livejournal.com]

Mile End Cemetary?? There is also a cemetary hidden away just down near Morpeth School (along from Bancroft Road). One of the girls' little friend's dad use to do the walks in Mile End Cemetary..and now lives in whitstable..small world etc etc

[stevek.livejournal.com]

I remember you mentioning this pub at Hester's some time ago, it might be worth a visit, although I think I would take you up on the offer of crash space. :-)

[commonpeople.livejournal.com]

I've got plenty of a few mattresses, plus a guest room, so I can host a post party without any problems. ;-)

[petercampbell.livejournal.com]

Last time it got tough economically, things also got interesting, culturally. Maybe a signs that things are turning that way again?

[sushidog.livejournal.com]

Sounds good, count me in!