Have you ever stopped to think about what it is that you love so much about south east London? 

We posed the question on our Facebook page, asking our readers to finish the sentence 'I love south east London because...'

We were flooded with responses from past and present south east London residents. 

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Here are some of the heart warming comments we received from people completing the sentence.

Glyn Berry said: "It has been our home for the last five years and we've loved every minute of it but are moving back to the North East in March as we miss our family.

"But boy, I am going to miss this place so much!"

Jean Jeannie Hilton "I've travelled the world and this is where it's happening."

Natasha Crofton said: "It is a caring, supportive community fighting for social justice. It's home."

Chris Mumford said: "It’s where I was born, grew up, had great times with my family and friends and had my first job.

"It’s so full of contrasting areas with some really fascinating places to see."

Jill Holmes said: "That's were I was born and love my soul feels at peace when I am in Greenwich."

Philip Philippou said: "When I lived there back in the 60s and 70s it was a great place to grow up in, there was a real sense of community everyone looked out for each other.

"My mum and dad worked, so when me and my brother came home from school the key was hanging on a string by the letter box that's how safe it was back then.

"There was a great mix of people and nationalities.

"We all got on well together."

Connie O'Driscoll said: "There are great locals when everyone gets to know you."

Chas Stratton said: "It is the best place in the world with the best people."

Lorna Davison said: "It is where we settled for 35 years and we had a good life there.

"Our Friends and neighbours were awesome."