Tag: Lore

After Dark – 8 – Big Al’s Cafe – 1 – General Information

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Not much to look at from the outside, but don’t let that fool you. Big Al’s Cafe is by far the City’s best eatery, loved by businessmen, lawyers, bankers and tourists alike – good luck finding a seat at lunch time.

– Good Food Guide, 2291   
Name:Big Al’s Cafe
Type:Cafe / restaurant
Owner:Alfron “Big Al” Preston
Opened:2269
Closed:2305 (36 years)

Big Al’s Cafe was a greasy spoon, later turned restaurant, situated down Wood Street just off Cheapside in the City of London. It was opened in 2269 under the name Al’s Cafe by Alfron Preston who went on to become known as Big Al, updating the name to Big Al’s Cafe.

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After Dark – 7 – Cloud Mall – 1 – General Information

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The shopping revolution has arrived, no more browsing bland web pages. Socialise with friends, try before you buy and be anyone you want. All from the comfort of your own home.

– Asher Cohen on the Cloud Mall experience – talk show, Tech Talk   
Name:Cloud Mall
Type:VR Shopping Centre
Owner:Cohen Property Group
Opened:2063 (UK)
2064 (Other countries)
Developed:2053 – 2063

Cloud Mall was an online virtual reality shopping and social centre that was developed by Asher Cohen as part of the Cohen Property Group from 2053 to 2063, opening in the UK in Q4 of 2063 and in select other countries in Q4 2064. Despite initial technical issues the UK opening was a major success and attracted more visitors than even the most ambitious of Cohen’s predictions. 

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World Building – 6 – Evolution of Online Shopping in the UK

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In the 2020s the high street in the UK saw a significant decline in footfall as online shopping became ever more popular. Some companies tried to counter this trend by using shops as a means of providing experiences, as opposed to shopping. Samsung KX was one example, the shop wasn’t designed for products to be purchased, but as a showcase of Samsung product excellence.  

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World Building – 5 – The UK High Street, From Physical to Digital

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The early 21st Century saw a dramatic shift from buying products from high street shops to utilising the internet. Many companies tried to transfer their sales to an online platform but struggled to compete while simultaneously owning physical shops. Despite some attempts to keep the high street alive, the inevitable take over by the internet meant that most shops were closing, with the exception of restaurants, take-away, supermarkets and vehicle repair garages among a few other specialist businesses. 

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World Building – 4 – Philanthropy and Housing

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After the controversial development of the first small city apartment by Hackney Council in 2046, there was a spark in housing projects by notable philanthropists. One such project was started by Richard Maxim, a billionaire who had made his fortune through the successful purchase and transition of various high street brands to the internet. 

Upon seeing the levels of homelessness on the streets of London, Maxim decided to commission a private enquiry into the causes of the problem and the best solution to reverse it. As expected, the high levels of homelessness were not the result of any singular issue, but a wider societal problem. 

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World Building – 3 – Housing for the Masses

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During the years prior to and during the Sunrise Era, the UK population exploded with growth exceeding all previous prediction models. This extreme growth put significant strain on a housing market that was already struggling since the early 21st Century. 

Previous governments had pledged and subsequently failed to deliver the housing required to sustain the market and reduce prices. As part of the Sunrise Plan, the coalition government enacted a series of planning permission changes and put forward an aggressive investment scheme designed to boost the production of housing by private developers and local authorities. 

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8.0 – Jax

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Year: 2287

Jax was home. As she walked into the building her neighbour, Mrs Onishi was at the computers, no doubt checking her mail.

“Hello Mrs Onishi” Jax called and waved. 

“Oh, Jax. I’m so glad to see you. Come over here and help an old lady with the computer, won’t you?” Mrs Onishi replied. She was always struggling with the computers. Jax was surprised any of them still worked, they were old, decades old and only a few systems were minimally compatible with them. Some residential buildings had communal workspaces for residents, most hadn’t been upgraded for a long time. 

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After Dark – 5 – Highbury’s Warehouse – 1 – General Information

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I heard that they have all the food you could ever eat, and everyone spends all day just playing games.

– Statement from an unknown child.   
Name:Highbury’s Warehouse
Location:Camden Industrial Estate (east side)
Type:Shelter for homeless children.
Created by homeless kids, not
controlled or overseen by any
authority.

Highbury’s Warehouse is situated in the abandoned Camden Industrial Estate. Although it is referred to as a warehouse, it is made up of several large units on the east side of the estate. The warehouse is used as a shelter and home for a large group of homeless children. 

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