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Speedy's
Can't remember if I messaged about this before, or where I put it, if I did.
I was all positive then:
cafe seemed to have changed hands, still some of the same staff and all of the Sherlock photos still there..
However, I have just had a return visit,
I was surprised to see Chris, the original manager/owner there.
So when he brought my coffee, I expressed this.
It was one of those, I almost wish I hadn't asked moments.
But I did feel sorry for him.
He absolutely poured his heart out:
is desperate to sell, cannot find a buyer and is losing money.
He is working extra hours, just to try and keep his head above water...
so it seemed a bit insensitive to ask about the memorabilia, if he does sell!
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Re: Speedy's
That's too bad that he is going through a rough time, as so many are these days. I always thought it would be fun to see the place if I ever get to visit London, but if they have to sell I guess that's the way it is. And hopefully the memorabilia will have a home no matter what.
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Oh that's a shame. Maybe it's a reflection of the state of the country at the moment! And maybe it's less of a tourist attraction than it was a few years ago. It must be so demoralising to be putting so much work on and losing money.
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Here I am again, with my twice yearly report:
Speedy's still there, with its memorabilia.
Continues to both attract Sherlock tourists and serve yummy food.
Chris, the owner, seemed quite chirpy.
I said I hoped to see him again on my next London trip, in 6 months time.
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That's nice to know that they have been able to continue on after that rough period.
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Well I expect he is still trying to sell, but plodding on.
Fairly quiet today, but the staff assured me that was because of people clearing off for the weekend.
I should really post regarding my Sherlock related theatre trips...
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Good to hear that it's still going, although I hope the owner does manage to sell if he wants to. And good that ti's still popular.
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Just back from my latest London trip.
Sorry, I do have issues accessing this forum on my phone!
So I had only posted an update on my other Sherlock forum.
I was a bit down, actually...
I was a tad concerned about how the other Speedy's staff were treating Chris, the owner.
It seemed the way you would deal with somebody elderly, confused, ill...you know.
My daughter says I always make up these little scenarios...
but it did cross my mind that there may be some sort of link with Chris being so concerned about not being able to find a buyer and actually, why he wanted to sell in the first place.
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Interesting observation, besley. Sorry to hear that the owner might be in decline. Hopefully things will be able to continue on in some form, at least for a while.
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Hopefully I can report back in Spring.
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Oh, I'm sorry. That doesn't sound good. Poor guy, if that's the case. I hope things are better at your next trip.
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I just hope I have got it terribly wrong...
maybe he was just down?
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Yes, that's also possible, and hopefully that's all it was.
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