So, what I have learnt from the very welcoming people of the curry house's in Brick Lane is that the East End area of London i.e Hoxton, Shoreditch, Whitechapel is that they all share a very vibrant and busy lifestyle. There is a definite sense of community spirit and that is what these men were saying, whether they are walking around the area at night or during the day there are always people around that they know and there is constant conversation going on. You just have to walk down past all the restaurants to know just how much conversation and buzz there really is. The area is known for its slightly 'edgier' appearance. The east end is notoriously known for its rough areas and for it being a little less wealthy than west/central London however from what I gathered and through reading things myself this area has changed dramatically in the last ten years. Broxditch as I have started to call it to simplify things, is now a part of London that attracts a lot of interest, it is an animated, creative area with an electricity running through it. I have been there a lot during the day to find lively markets down graffiti ridden roads and I have also been there a lot at night to experience the laid back, chilled vibes of the clubs /bar's. The waiter I spoke to explained how these pasts come alive at night and everything changes, they seem to have an almost arrogant attitude about what they can get up to. He even went as far to say 'The police can't do anything to us when it hits night'. There may be down sides to this side of London however from spending this week visiting and re-visiting the area all I can see is a fairly happy and exciting community made up of different races and cultures that all somehow fit together and gel. The hipsters keep it ever evolving and cool and the Asian community keep it down to earth and maintain the peace. Tourists are around but go unseen which I think is quite a nice thing. It is a place for creative and curious minds to wonder and get up to anything they want really. I am really glad that I got the chance to study this place as it did make me appreciate it for what it really is instead if it being simply another part of the city.
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