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emmagee · 21/02/2002 19:17

Need some help. We are constantly talking about leaving London, but really don't know where to go... Need to be close-ish to London, not a daily commute but not more than an hour and a half by train. Quite like to be near the sea. We currently live in Hackney so very urban, multi-cultural etc and don't really want to end up in a Conservative hotspot. Brighton appeals but too pricey, Lewes, Hastings, Rye, or over towards Wiltshire. Any of you in any of those areas or know where else we should look.

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tigermoth · 27/02/2002 17:04

Speaking of north Kent, I have some friends who live in Rochester. It's just a 30 minute drive from south London. My friends both commute to the city, so it must be OK on that front, too. Rochester is pretty, historic and conveniently near to Bluewater, if shopping is your thing. If not, Diggerland is on your doorstep. What's more, you are well under an hour's drive away from beautiful Broadstairs and other seaside places. So you have proximity to London and the Kent coast.

Another Whistable fan here BTW.

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milo · 04/03/2002 17:11

My husband and I have been talking about moving
to Majorca to live, with our 2 year old little
girl. Really its about taking a risk as we would
need to find work. My Aunt lived there for 20 years when she was younger and loved it. Does anyone know of anyone who has upped and left and gone to Majorca. Did they buy property or rent for
a while. I would love to hear from you.