Renowned for its vibrant shopping centres and picturesque parks, Bromley has always been a popular location for south east Londoners and beyond. Despite visiting this London borough previously— mainly for a trip to the Churchill Theatre —I thought it was about time to spend the entire day exploring its streets. I stepped off the train at Bromley South at around 10am, when the sun was already casting a warm glow over the bustling town.
Bromley South (Image: Poppy Huggett) My first stop was the high street, where I chatted with residents about the upcoming election , and what changes they’d like to see to the beloved town centre. I spoke to Carol Mollison – a woman who took the all-new Superloop bus from Shirely to Bromley town centre - and said it was “brilliant”. (Image: Poppy Huggett) Carol expressed that her main concern for the high street was the high number of empty units and closed stores, describing the situation as "a shame".
One man, named Gus, said one thing he would like to see change would be an “improvement of safety”. He told the News Shopper: “We have young people trying to steal from the shopping mall, and I think the safety could improve. “I don’t think the local government is doing enough – the area looks the same as five years ago.
“It’s good, but I don’t see any improvements.” The promise of a leisurely day in the sun was irresistible, and I then eagerly made my way towards the Glades Shopping Centre, a familiar haven for an.