Which accent do you prefer? RP or the generic London accent? There are many accents in London, many if which are constantly evolving. But if I have to name a generic London accent, it would be “Estuary English”, which refers to the accent around the Thames Estuary. Very similar to ‘Cockney’, it can carry negative perceptions of being “uneducated.” Famous people with this accent are: Adele, Ricky Gervais and Russell Brand. The Estuary English accent often involves H-dropping (omitting “h” sounds