As someone who grew up far outside of London and then moved here, there's a very distinctive provincialism in Londoner's attitudes as well. People who grew up h

As someone who grew up far outside of London and then moved here, there's a very distinctive provincialism in Londoner's attitudes as well. People who grew up here struggle to imagine a life outside the city - let alone imagine that it could be as good or better than life in London. I hope my son doesn't end up with that mindset, but I wouldn't be surprised if he does. Of course, that same locally-exceptionalist attitude is everywhere if you look for it. As well as source of dismissal, it can also be a source of energy and local vibrancy. I'd much rather live somewhere people did like living than didn't (I've done both).