Guardian's list of 100 top sites for the year ahead

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Permalink Reply by StephenBln on December 18, 2008 at 9:43

Thanks for that.. there are of course many other sites/pages closer to HOL Home..

The Harringay Housewife - Tales of an eco Harringay Wanderer.

and then there's my contribution to the www!

Are there perhaps other Members with sites out there...? Please add your links here.. I'm interested in seeing them.

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Permalink Reply by Liz on December 18, 2008 at 10:20

I noticed the Twitterati getting quite excited about 'streetwire' but my in recent visit to it it seemed as quiet as the proverbial cul de sac around this area, all these sites seem to lack momentum in that a few people join, post a couple of things then never return. I also tried Bright Kite but it also seemed a little impersonal and dull. A bit too 'corporate'. less like an ongoing house party (HOL) and more like a council sponsored reception.

On the other hand, from the list I think Qype works as it has a definite angle, I love Flickr and what's not to like about a daily Dilbert cartoon through your RSS feed?

Steve thanks for the plug, Hugh has a bloggers page here and if there are any more bloggers out there doing local blogs, I'm sure he'd like to hear from you!

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Permalink Reply by StephenBln on December 18, 2008 at 10:28

@Liz.. thanks for the link.. I didn't know that that page existed.. wieder etwas gelernt!

So come you other bloggers.. it's time to come out ..!

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Permalink Reply by Hugh on December 18, 2008 at 10:38

Thanks for posting this Nigel. Great list.

I share Liz's frustration with other so-called local sites. Thee article describes Upmystreet (upmystreet.com) as "all the detail on your area you could ever want."

Below is what it says about my area. Sound like Harringay to you?


Often, many of the people who live in this sort of postcode will be affluent urban professionals living in flats. These are known as type 15 in the ACORN classification and 1.17% of the UK’s population live in this type.

Neighbourhoods fitting this profile are found primarily in London (Wandsworth, Hammersmith and Fulham, Merton, Kensington and Chelsea, Richmond-upon-Thames and Ealing) as well as in Oxford, Cambridge and Edinburgh. Here is an overview of the likely preferences and features of your neighbourhood:
Family income Very high
Interest in current affairs Very high
Housing - with mortgage Medium
Educated - to degree Very high
Couples with children Low
Have satellite TV Low

These people live in affluent urban areas, where large attractive houses have often been converted into flats. Whilst many do own their home, the proportion of rented accommodation is relatively high.

People in this type are very highly qualified; one in four have postgraduate and professional qualifications. They work in professional and senior managerial occupations, with many spending very long hours at work.

Most residents are either young singles or couples. There are very few children and those there are tend to be under five, which suggests that young families move on from these areas.

As one of the highest earning types, they have relatively high disposable incomes. They invest in a broad range of products including high interest accounts, ISAs, and stocks and shares. They are comfortable using the Internet to do their financial research.

In the winter, this type is the most likely to go skiing. They will then take at least one other holiday which is usually foreign and often far flung. When at home they take advantage of the range of theatre and arts available to them from living in the city. They also enjoy good food and wine, both at home and in restaurants.

They are interested in current affairs and are very likely to buy a daily paper, which they probably read as they commute to work. They usually choose from The Guardian, Independent, The Times and Financial Times. At the weekend they like The Sunday Times and Observer.

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Permalink Reply by StephenBln on December 18, 2008 at 10:57

As one of the highest earning types, they have relatively high disposable incomes. They invest in a broad range of products including high interest accounts, ISAs, and stocks and shares. They are comfortable using the Internet to do their financial research.

Oh, so they've all recently become much poorer than they were previously..

In the winter, this type is the most likely to go skiing. They will then take at least one other holiday which is usually foreign and often far flung. When at home they take advantage of the range of theatre and arts available to them from living in the city. They also enjoy good food and wine, both at home and in restaurants.

And of course they're all called David Cameron or Blond Boris ...Jolly hockey sticks!!

Blake was right:
I will not cease my Mental Fight,
Nor will my Sword sleep in my hand,
Till we have built Jersualem,
In England's green and Severely Divided land..

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Permalink Reply by StephenBln on December 19, 2008 at 1:15

02:20 CET:
Now if you're like me and sometimes find yourself sitting in front of your laptop late at night/early in the morning and have already clicked on all known possible sources of distraction without success..

Then try Deutschland über Elvis.. It may take a few moments to adjust to the tone of the thing, but it does have some amusing bits & bobs...

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