Share 'Coffee Shops and Nail Bars in Crouch End'

I've been a Crouchender for more than 20 years, and I love it there.  Yesterday I was lucky enough to be there in the afternoon and thought I'd do a little Christmas shopping.  It suddenly dawned on me that there is just nothing to buy in Crouch End these days - and in fact, Crouch End was looking decidedly shabby.  Every beautiful independent shop that sadly closes down is being replaced by eith…