J. Bruce Parker asks... As a resident of Wortley Village and Old South for nearly 40 years, I can recall a time when the village was home to five antique shops and not much else. Over the years, Wortley Village has evolved and grown into a colourful fusion of the old and the new. In 2013, Wortley Village was listed in Great Places in Canada , and was stated by the
“Wortley Village is an excellent example of a place where one can walk and bike to work, school and recreation, and also enjoy a diversity of housing options so residents of many ages and circumstance can contribute to their community. Here, local business thrives, friendly conversation abounds, and com- munity efforts bring an enduring vitality to the village.” Turning an eye to autumn, with the weather becoming more temperate than our blistering recent summer, I spoke with folks in the neighbourhood about what they thought was the best thing about Wortley Village.
jury which nominated it:
Rose Tapping There is a great atmosphere here.
Annelies O’Brien The interesting people walking about.
Nora Zavalczki The coffee shops.
Jenna Yanovskaya The vibe. It is so relaxing here.
Susan Phillips The loyalty that the shoppers have to local businesses. Natalie Bradshaw The community which is so open and safe. All photos by J. Bruce Parker, except the drone photo which is courtesy of Kevan Ashworth. Visit ashworthphoto.com to see more of Kevan’s work. Rob Campbell The fact that Wortley Village is so unique to London.
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