Sometimes it seems worse but mainly it’s just different.
About scribblingadvocate
Born in Lancashire, Law degree from Sheffield University and MA in Creative Writing from Exeter. A barrister for twenty five years, who appeared in the Crown Courts in and around London.
When I retired we moved to live in Devon, first on Dartmoor, more recently overlooking the Exe Estuary. After twenty years I still feel an exile from London. Married, no children but own an affable Springer Spaniel. I love reading, walking and travel. I completed an MA in Creative Writing at Exeter University and have written three books, Crucial Evidence, Reluctant Consent and Legal Privilege, all set in London.
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I know what you mean. I lived in London in my twenties and loved it but I hardly recognise it when I go back now. Still have the memories though. Maybe that’s why we are writers – we have to write down our memories to preserve history for future generations.
It is amazing how quickly it changes – although some parts do stay the same but I have been back just to make notes for my second novel on the changes around the Old Bailey.