I moved to Redfern 14 or 15 years ago. This was back when it was pre gentrified. Before the block was knocked down. Before the Brewery was knocked down. I was able to rent my room for $50 and I think the whole house would have only been $390 for a 6 bedroom. Now people spend $390 for one bedroom.

It was terrible time in my life. But looking back I can’t believe i was allowed to live in the city and be part of the city. On a Saturday morning I would go to the cafe on Abercrombie street (one of the first) and get the house baked beans, poached eggs and a coffee for less than $10. That was my big treat.

It was just a shitty fucking terrace. I do feel nostalgic for that lost Redfern.

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coffee, brewery, baked bean, metallic, construction sites (absence of brewery / old Redfern smells)

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Lauren