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Date: 14th May 2010
we at pettymarket.com support people at portobello market
Almost 34,000 people have backed a petition calling for action after 150 traders were ejected from Portobello Market and replaced by a chain store. The traders say it was promised they could return to Lipka's Arcade in the west London market once it had been "refurbished" by a developer. But the antique stalls were instead merged into a giant shop, now inhabited by fashion store All Saints. Marion Gettleson, who has run an antiques shop in the market for 50 years, said: "There are letters in which it was promised people could come back after work was done. That meant traders were willing to go quietly. "But when scaffolding was removed there was a massive, 10,000-square-foot All Saints in place of the stalls. "It is so utterly out of character with the neighbourhood it's breathtaking." Traders allege the development is improper because the developer said in his planning application that stallholders could return - something they say influenced the council's decision to give plans the green light. The final development is allegedly taller than was permitted under original plans, blocking a view to Notting Hill. Planning permission is being retrospectively sought for a fibreglass shop-front erected without authorisation. Kensington and Chelsea Council say no permission was needed to merge stalls. Among the 150 antiques traders, many of whom have now given up, was a woman in her 90s who had run a stall for several decades. Remaining traders say the changes to the arcade, undertaken by developer Warren Todd, threaten the character of one of London's top tourist attractions. There are already several All Saints stores in west London, including two in the nearby Westfield shopping centre.we at PETTYMARKET.COM support people at portobello market the best of london.
From Blog: Portobello Market, Oxford St., St. Paul's Cathedral, and South Bank
we at pettymarket.com support people at portobello market
Almost 34,000 people have backed a petition calling for action after 150 traders were ejected from Portobello Market and replaced by a chain store. The traders say it was promised they could return to Lipka's Arcade in the west London market once it had been "refurbished" by a developer. But the antique stalls were instead merged into a giant shop, now inhabited by fashion store All Saints. Marion Gettleson, who has run an antiques shop in the market for 50 years, said: "There are letters in which it was promised people could come back after work was done. That meant traders were willing to go quietly. "But when scaffolding was removed there was a massive, 10,000-square-foot All Saints in place of the stalls. "It is so utterly out of character with the neighbourhood it's breathtaking." Traders allege the development is improper because the developer said in his planning application that stallholders could return - something they say influenced the council's decision to give plans the green light. The final development is allegedly taller than was permitted under original plans, blocking a view to Notting Hill. Planning permission is being retrospectively sought for a fibreglass shop-front erected without authorisation. Kensington and Chelsea Council say no permission was needed to merge stalls. Among the 150 antiques traders, many of whom have now given up, was a woman in her 90s who had run a stall for several decades. Remaining traders say the changes to the arcade, undertaken by developer Warren Todd, threaten the character of one of London's top tourist attractions. There are already several All Saints stores in west London, including two in the nearby Westfield shopping centre.we at PETTYMARKET.COM support people at portobello market the best of london.
From Blog: Portobello Market, Oxford St., St. Paul's Cathedral, and South Bank
Date: 25th July 2009
Wow! That is the most amazing hotel ever, I am well impressed with your hotel finding skills! I thought it looked special from the first photograph, and even more exceptional when your second photograph shows the true size of the place! Free chocolate sounds good :D
From Blog: Driving the Ring of Kerry, Ireland
Wow! That is the most amazing hotel ever, I am well impressed with your hotel finding skills! I thought it looked special from the first photograph, and even more exceptional when your second photograph shows the true size of the place! Free chocolate sounds good :D
From Blog: Driving the Ring of Kerry, Ireland
Date: 25th July 2009
Blaaarg! World's germiest tourist attractions?!? Why would wanyone make a list like that? Imagine getting cooties from a rock. I'm glad you survived driving in Ireland, that roundabout does sound a nightmare to experience when you're just getting used to them. What was the near death experience though? Gorgeous pictures of the Rock of Cashel!
From Blog: Rock of Cashel, Blarney Castle, and Kenmare, Ireland
Blaaarg! World's germiest tourist attractions?!? Why would wanyone make a list like that? Imagine getting cooties from a rock. I'm glad you survived driving in Ireland, that roundabout does sound a nightmare to experience when you're just getting used to them. What was the near death experience though? Gorgeous pictures of the Rock of Cashel!
From Blog: Rock of Cashel, Blarney Castle, and Kenmare, Ireland
Date: 22nd July 2009
you had a very long day but it is one- of- a- kind. even though the day's crazy, atleast, you're able to learn some travel tips such as carrying coins and stuff. goodluck on to your next travels and i will be looking forward on to your next blogs.
From Blog: Wading through the crowds in London, England
you had a very long day but it is one- of- a- kind. even though the day's crazy, atleast, you're able to learn some travel tips such as carrying coins and stuff. goodluck on to your next travels and i will be looking forward on to your next blogs.
From Blog: Wading through the crowds in London, England
Date: 21st July 2009
Wow! Denmore caves look astounding! You've taken some grand photos there. And it looks like you're going to have fish and chip withdrawals when you get home. Don't think I'll be able topost them.
From Blog: Kilkenny, Ireland (and our first day driving in Ireland!)
Wow! Denmore caves look astounding! You've taken some grand photos there. And it looks like you're going to have fish and chip withdrawals when you get home. Don't think I'll be able topost them.
From Blog: Kilkenny, Ireland (and our first day driving in Ireland!)
Date: 19th July 2009
Awww, sorry to hear you had such troubles with the buses. Doesn't sound like they have it with newcomers in mind. Odd considering it's a touristy thing. The teeny tiny house puts me in mind of 'batteries not included'.
From Blog: Belfast, Northern Ireland
Awww, sorry to hear you had such troubles with the buses. Doesn't sound like they have it with newcomers in mind. Odd considering it's a touristy thing. The teeny tiny house puts me in mind of 'batteries not included'.
From Blog: Belfast, Northern Ireland
Date: 18th July 2009
Awwww, bless! The duck on the stone wall looks so sad :( Did you feel like falling asleep after managing an English Breakfast? I don't know how people manage to eat them first thing in the morning regularly. Must have given you plenty energy for a days exploring. Wray castle looks amazing!
From Blog: Lake District, England
Awwww, bless! The duck on the stone wall looks so sad :( Did you feel like falling asleep after managing an English Breakfast? I don't know how people manage to eat them first thing in the morning regularly. Must have given you plenty energy for a days exploring. Wray castle looks amazing!
From Blog: Lake District, England
Date: 16th July 2009
Driving in Ireland
The roads to Kilkenny are very good once you get to the M50, so it should be ok. Enjoy the trip, Kilkenny is a great city.
From Blog: Dublin, Ireland
Driving in Ireland
The roads to Kilkenny are very good once you get to the M50, so it should be ok. Enjoy the trip, Kilkenny is a great city.
From Blog: Dublin, Ireland
Date: 15th July 2009
Hahahahaha. You are going to be so tired of fish and chips by the end of the trip! The sheep are watching you, beware! Love the shot of your feet in Windermere :D
From Blog: Windermere, The Lake District, England
Hahahahaha. You are going to be so tired of fish and chips by the end of the trip! The sheep are watching you, beware! Love the shot of your feet in Windermere :D
From Blog: Windermere, The Lake District, England
Date: 14th July 2009
That's a long day of adventuring! And that is a very impressive coo. Irn Bru is made in Scotland from girders. What did you think to it? Very unusual taste I think.
From Blog: Loch Ness, Highlands (and the Higland Coo), Scotland
That's a long day of adventuring! And that is a very impressive coo. Irn Bru is made in Scotland from girders. What did you think to it? Very unusual taste I think.
From Blog: Loch Ness, Highlands (and the Higland Coo), Scotland
Date: 14th July 2009
You should hire locals to carry your luggage, it's what the English used to do when travelling abroad :) The Jekyll and Hyde pub looks cool! I think all the ones in England that were similar are slowly vanishing :( Did the toilets scream when you opened the door? I see your toilet obsession is in full swing again :D
From Blog: New Town and Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh
You should hire locals to carry your luggage, it's what the English used to do when travelling abroad :) The Jekyll and Hyde pub looks cool! I think all the ones in England that were similar are slowly vanishing :( Did the toilets scream when you opened the door? I see your toilet obsession is in full swing again :D
From Blog: New Town and Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh
Date: 14th July 2009
"can't even spell the pizza I had" Hahahahahahaha. Genius! I wouldn't dare go in the Primark there, especially not on a Saturday. You're a braver person than I. Must be the most fussed over cat in London if it's the only one there! Must be a happy cat! London's full of random nice architecture around most corners :)
From Blog: Portobello Market, Oxford St., St. Paul's Cathedral, and South Bank
"can't even spell the pizza I had" Hahahahahahaha. Genius! I wouldn't dare go in the Primark there, especially not on a Saturday. You're a braver person than I. Must be the most fussed over cat in London if it's the only one there! Must be a happy cat! London's full of random nice architecture around most corners :)
From Blog: Portobello Market, Oxford St., St. Paul's Cathedral, and South Bank
Date: 14th July 2009
Yay for Yorkshire Puddings! I'm sad to hear that much of the displays in Shakespeare's Birthplace were replicas. Warwick does look amazing though, love your photo of the stone arch in the river.
From Blog: Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Warwick Castle
Yay for Yorkshire Puddings! I'm sad to hear that much of the displays in Shakespeare's Birthplace were replicas. Warwick does look amazing though, love your photo of the stone arch in the river.
From Blog: Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Warwick Castle
Date: 30th June 2009
Also, the English food looks a lot less appetising than your normal food pictures :(
From Blog: Exploring London, one blister at a time
Also, the English food looks a lot less appetising than your normal food pictures :(
From Blog: Exploring London, one blister at a time
Date: 29th June 2009
That was a lot to get explored in one day! Gazillions sounds right, they're like a zombie horde gathering outside the palace. Hurrah for Fish and Chips. Loved the historical grafitti photos :)
From Blog: Exploring London, one blister at a time
That was a lot to get explored in one day! Gazillions sounds right, they're like a zombie horde gathering outside the palace. Hurrah for Fish and Chips. Loved the historical grafitti photos :)
From Blog: Exploring London, one blister at a time
Date: 28th June 2009
WOW! The view from your hotel does look high up! That must have been a nightmare with the luggage! Love the Regent's Park photos, and your food photos make me hungry again! I've been to the Sherlock Holmes museum, it was pretty cool. I didn't notice those tiles on the underground station though.
From Blog: London Calling
WOW! The view from your hotel does look high up! That must have been a nightmare with the luggage! Love the Regent's Park photos, and your food photos make me hungry again! I've been to the Sherlock Holmes museum, it was pretty cool. I didn't notice those tiles on the underground station though.
From Blog: London Calling
Date: 19th June 2009
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From Blog: South Beach, Home of the Tanned and Topless
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From Blog: South Beach, Home of the Tanned and Topless
Date: 8th January 2009
glad you made your stop
Hi! Fort Lauderdale is very persistent in maintaining its tourism industry strong. I see that you have a very strong followers here and I am glad you stopped by to write about Fort Lauderdale. Hotels in Fort Lauderdale are aiming for cheaper rates that provides great and comfortable stay while vacationing. I hope you will come visit us again soon.
From Blog: Fort Lauderdale, a place for good food and cheap t-shirts
glad you made your stop
Hi! Fort Lauderdale is very persistent in maintaining its tourism industry strong. I see that you have a very strong followers here and I am glad you stopped by to write about Fort Lauderdale. Hotels in Fort Lauderdale are aiming for cheaper rates that provides great and comfortable stay while vacationing. I hope you will come visit us again soon.
From Blog: Fort Lauderdale, a place for good food and cheap t-shirts
Date: 5th November 2008
YAY! You look so happy to be there! That's a great shot of you by the edge, were you not nervous? I really like the photo of the little red flowers amidst the stones, that must have stood out. The alpacas look strangely at home at such a height. And so lucky to live in such a place! And the veggie enchiladas are making me hungry. Mmmm.
From Blog: 2nd Day in Machu Picchu
YAY! You look so happy to be there! That's a great shot of you by the edge, were you not nervous? I really like the photo of the little red flowers amidst the stones, that must have stood out. The alpacas look strangely at home at such a height. And so lucky to live in such a place! And the veggie enchiladas are making me hungry. Mmmm.
From Blog: 2nd Day in Machu Picchu
Date: 5th November 2008
Ooooh, the hummingbirds are so pretty. How close did you manage to get to them? The butterflies are very colourful too. And such beautiful photos of waterfalls. I love waterfalls, I have never seen any as spectacular as them though. They must have roared.
From Blog: Overdoing the ¨agua¨ in Aguas Calientes
Ooooh, the hummingbirds are so pretty. How close did you manage to get to them? The butterflies are very colourful too. And such beautiful photos of waterfalls. I love waterfalls, I have never seen any as spectacular as them though. They must have roared.
From Blog: Overdoing the ¨agua¨ in Aguas Calientes
Date: 5th November 2008
Wow. Macchu Picchu looks incredible with the clouds/mists all around. They are such fantastic photos of such incredible views, I am so jealous! It looks kinda weird with all the grass topped stone steps. I love the shot framed through the doorway, and all the nooks and crannies you managed to photograph. Am very impressed by the butterfly photo, you must have been very careful not to spook it. The inca Kola looks an unappetising colour, but the pasta does look good.
From Blog: Machu Picchu- we have arrived!!!
Wow. Macchu Picchu looks incredible with the clouds/mists all around. They are such fantastic photos of such incredible views, I am so jealous! It looks kinda weird with all the grass topped stone steps. I love the shot framed through the doorway, and all the nooks and crannies you managed to photograph. Am very impressed by the butterfly photo, you must have been very careful not to spook it. The inca Kola looks an unappetising colour, but the pasta does look good.
From Blog: Machu Picchu- we have arrived!!!
Date: 30th October 2008
Awwww, the baby alpaca is so cute and fluffy! You so should have stolen it! The sweet potato quiche looks tasty and the views of the sacred valley are awesome!
From Blog: Alpacas, (Overpriced) Pisac Market, and Ollantaytambo
Awwww, the baby alpaca is so cute and fluffy! You so should have stolen it! The sweet potato quiche looks tasty and the views of the sacred valley are awesome!
From Blog: Alpacas, (Overpriced) Pisac Market, and Ollantaytambo
Date: 30th October 2008
Love the pictures of the cool doors, did you try knocking on any of them to see what would happen? How odd it seems to see people wandering the streets with Alpaca like people would here with dogs! That's a very comfortable looking kitty :D
From Blog: Pre-Inca archaeology and more of Cusco
Love the pictures of the cool doors, did you try knocking on any of them to see what would happen? How odd it seems to see people wandering the streets with Alpaca like people would here with dogs! That's a very comfortable looking kitty :D
From Blog: Pre-Inca archaeology and more of Cusco
Date: 23rd October 2008
Great pictures!
Jennifer, your Mom gave me the address to read about your latest adventure. I do so enjoy reading and seeing the experience through your eyes. Heard your Dad isn't feeling very well. I hope you all had a great vacation and will continue to be my tour guide via the net.
From Blog: Dodging Bird Poop at Ballestas Islands
Great pictures!
Jennifer, your Mom gave me the address to read about your latest adventure. I do so enjoy reading and seeing the experience through your eyes. Heard your Dad isn't feeling very well. I hope you all had a great vacation and will continue to be my tour guide via the net.
From Blog: Dodging Bird Poop at Ballestas Islands
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Very Interesting Article
Amazing facts and pictures are there in your blog about St. Louis Cemetry. The story about Delphine stirs emotions in our hearts with details about her escapades of torturing her slaves and setting the building on fire when found out.
From Blog: Walking Tour of St. Louis Cemetery #1 and the French Quarter