The Big Decision (3): London or Slough? This is the most important decision being made in my life at the moment. Nuff said.
Which would you prefer? Check out the arguments below, add some more in the comments box, then vote here.
London (pro) "London is one of the world's most popular and historic cities with a varied and exciting cosmopolitan culture, making it the ideal place to live and visit." (con) "London, that great cesspool into which all the loungers and idlers of the Empire are irresistably drained." (pro) Less of a city, more of a nation - from Roman beginnings to potential Olympic future.
(con) Less of a home, more of a prison - nobody talks, nobody stops, nobody cares.
(pro) Created here: fashion, culture, news, money, decisions, history.
(con) Created here: crime, pollution, gridlock, overcrowding, poverty.
(pro) There's always another sight to see, place to visit, attraction to view, secret to uncover.
(con) When you've lived in London, somehow being expected to live anywhere else seems pointless.
(pro)Dr Johnson.
Slough (pro) "Slough is a town close to West London. It's (sic) location and access to fast communication links are a key factor in the town's commercial success." (con) "Come friendly bombs and fall on Slough! It isn't fit for humans now, There isn't grass to graze a cow. Swarm over, Death!." (pro) The town grew up along the Great Western Railway - now very convenient for the M4 and Heathrow Airport...
(con) ... but nearly two hours away from my house by rail, assuming the trains are running.
(pro) Created here: Mars bars, Thunderbirds, Britain's first trading estate, CecilAldin.
(con) Shifted here:Jag's company have just relocated him in beautiful Slough.
(pro) You can see Windsor Castle from Slough.
(con) You can see Slough from Windsor Castle.
(pro)DavidBrent.
