Recall Mrs Potts and Mrs Langford and Miss Buchanon (whom I disliked nasty old bat). I grew up in Palmers green How everyone stayed so skinny in those days I have no idea! Can anyone help? Going back toward Hedge Lane on the North sideremember a chap who used to make basket work/wicker goods/walking sticks? A hardware emporium and a very old fashioned (even then) gift/tobacco /sweet shop toward the end of the parade. How the location features in your personal history? My name is John Bye, I dont know if you remember me. I was born in Oakthorpe Road during the War (February 1944) and attended the Convent in Oakthorpe Road. After the Quick Service Cafe Bruno in 1967 moved 100mts to the corner of Princes Ave/Green Lanes & opened a coffee bar called The Bezazz Bar.Juke box, two pin ball machines, served tea/coffee/& light snacks.Spent most of my teenage years using this coffee bar as a meeting place to ponder over a two hour cup of coffee to decide what our next move would be!! When I was in the juniors my friend and I used to like nothing more than to lay down on the railway bridge near the Church at the top of Hedge Lane and let the smoke of the trains roll over us. Thesite of Sir John Clements famous theatre company, the first play ever tohave been broadcast live on television was beamed from the Intimate and it is one of the last surviving local theatres in London. Opposite Grouts well almost. More please! We often played up the Wreck at the end of Lynbridge grdns where the parky Mr Moody and his co parky Mr Savage would chase us if we caused them any trouble! Broomfield House, in Broomfield Park, remains a burnt-out shell despite numerous redevelopment proposals and an appearance on the BBC2 programme Restoration. WebPalmer Green Estates, in Palmer, MA, is an affordable community designed with families and seniors in mind. The front half was a sweet shop and there was hair all over the floor, The old buzzard who cut the hair used to ask for a tip. Palmer Green Estates | Apartments in Palmer, MA Share this forum post I would supply Aubrey with items from the palmers green branch by which time I think you where becoming involved in running the shop KELVIN PHOTOS Does anyone have a photo of prewar broomhill park with its original railings? Built in the late 1930s, it stands as a handsome example of civic architecture from the period. You done a bit of boxing? They ran the cafe on their own with no other help. I was born in Southgate in October 1936 and lived with my parents at 6 Tintern Gardens until September 1956, when they moved to Willingdon, Eastbourne. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. By the way do you have a brother Brian, married to Rosemarie? I remember headmaster Mr Bennett at t ottenhall rd junior school Sherers Drive-In in the 1960s. So a fuss over nothing. Later, I remember seeing my very first E Type Jaguar outside the shop with a number plate personalised JA number forgotten. Recommended option Train Take the train from Old Street to Palmers Green 24 min 5 - 8 3 alternative options Line 141 bus Just request to join and add your own memories and photos. Spent hours with bits of wire making stemless posies! Palmers Green is mentioned as a highway in 1324 (in Westminster Abbey Muniments). I could go on and on reallybut one last one for now the Box o Chicken next to Martins the newsagentand I remember that bloke in Martins, youre right he did look like Reg Varney!! Bruno was my neighbour in the flats above the shops on the N Circular Rd and round the corner to Bows road He moved from the Quick service cafe to the Bezazz and as you say it was the hub for many. Miss Bellefontaine was head of junior school. Hi David, yes, I remember Keiths Cars being there for many years &, as Richard S says, it is now a tyre dealer and I remember Pitmans just opp. Biking from The Larches to Holborn Kingsway, clock in at 8 am, carry bike up 4 flights of stairs, no smoking allowed, no sitting down cept lunch time at the frame. All will be revealed on Google Street View. Does anyone remember Victor Value supermarket in Wood Green it was not far from the Civic center and before myddleton road. Further up from Ashwells towards Devonshire Rd.was a beautiful shop selling china and glass.This was close to the shop with the heavy coffee smella quite small shop which was probably next door to the 2nd. Thanks. Daughter of Uncle Sid Rann (Imperial Father of the Chapel. Penny for the Guy! Sylvia. If my memory is correct that represented .W.W. By the way, the founder of the H&C chain of grocers made a lot of money and had built for him the last castle to be built in England; Castle Drago in Devon now a National Trust Property. Doc Meldrum had a most interesting signature it resembled WWWWWWWW Its great. From the kitchen, smells of roasting meat and potatoes, bubbling gravy, the windows steaming up. I recall Evans and Davis, Jane and Adams and the owner had an e type jaguar. no munny for the trollybus past Evans an Davies Pritchards Restaurant (Mas favourite cept for Shell Oils Social Club at Teddington) Same waitress uniforms, black, with frilly white eddressis an apronsso the long walk ome to The Larches an cheese sanwiches. I bought my first motorised bike from them, a cycle master, which had an engine in the back wheel. My parents bought our furniture there. My first girlfriend used to go there, she was one of a pair of twins, the Bower girls. We lived in Hamilton Crescent and the kids played in the Rec but it was short for Recreation Ground.lol. Also the sports shop was further up on the parade of shops opposite the old Woolworths. Barrowell Green pool was always on the cards in the summer! The only place Ive ever found an equivalent to Doms, is in the home of ice cream, Italy and thats a long way to go for a cornet!!! Wood Green is 729 meters away, 10 min walk. Also there was an old style Sainsburys Bricks mens shop, No Job Centres in those days. Just read (13.10.17) email of your history contribution. Life was never the same again. I cannot believe Miss Hughes was still there in 1960s. This extraordinary An album is a way to save a selection of Frith photos, maps and memories that are of interest to you. On the other side of the road there was a record shop called Opus I used to spend a lot of time in there in the 70s, you could also buy records from John Menzies a few doors down. More details Which Bus lines stop near Morrisons? Served by waitresses in smart black dresses The List of Firsts: African-Americans Who Pioneered the Way WebPALMERS GREEN FARMHOUSE, Non Civil Parish - 1083776 | Historic England Home Listing Search the List List Entry PALMERS GREEN FARMHOUSE PALMERS GREEN FARMHOUSE Listed on the National Heritage List for England. Where do you live now? Helen. inbox. Search for Motorcycle Repairs & Services and other automotive services near you on Yell.com. Also went to Hazelwood Lane school then to Winchmore school previously. I have edited this comment because what it says was of a personal nature and could cause offence. Mrs Palmers Shorts Mens Size 32 Black Pinstripe. My Godmother was a local schoolteacher in .1930 onwards ish ( Miss Una Cook). It was called something like The Rubber Mac shop!!!! Wishin you Happy New Year! The Prisoners were building the estate up to Ash Grove. Hope this helps. Hello Dave, I didnt know Victor Madden when he was young as I live in Ely, nr Cambridge, but luckily, I met Victor on a Rock and Roll weekender in 2009 and we spent the next 7 years together. weve already ad enough laughs for the day over your conviction that The Sahara Desert is in the middle of Australia. By then of course, Jack was long gone from Palmers Green, and truth be told, was probably little ever here, though in his day Palmers Green was still being built and there were still some fields to roam north of Bourne Hill. Best regards, Nick Hurst. I have a friend who is bit older than me who has lived up near Hedge Lane all her life and she might be able to enlighten us about that mystery when I can contact her. An extra curricular fishing trip with the cameraman led to Out of Towns predecessor Gone Fishing in the 1960s and the rest, as they say, is history. A burning question in my mind : is that red public fire alarm still on the verge at the end of Madeira Road near opposite Bruton Enamels. I used to buy my records from Ashwells which was next door to Lloyds Bank. Hi David, I think I remember you from Winchmore. I owe so much to your father who be came friends with my father and would meet for a drink in the COCK TAVERN. Happy searching, Sylvia Gambin. Unsentimental I am not so sure, but whether it was fishing for tench, making cart wheels, baskets or floats, putting sheepdogs through their paces, or, the favourite, Appleby Horse Fair, it was gentle and strangely hypnotic and as Sunday in the seventies as meat and two veg. Just found this by chance and been reading some of the comments as I grew up near this area. Although we joke about the shop you could actually buy just about anything you required in the haberdashery line, ric-rac braid, elastic, cotton, american cloth by the yard etc. Gerry. I also recall Roberts toy shop on the other side. In 1914 he was commissioned into the Middlesex Regiment as a 2nd Lieutenant and was killed on 1st July 1916 at the Somme. It was called Lawleys I believe. you could add doms cafe where you had a great breakfast there. St Monicas, who own the site, first made a successful planning application to replace the theatre (also known as the Large Hall) with a single story parish centre in 1992. Most of the sites stayed flattened for many years afterwards some right up to the 60s. The Hargreaves family were originally from Huddersfield, where father James Hargreaves established his business first as a commercial traveller and ultimately as a wool manufacturer. Best teacher was the top class with Mr Smith. Mr and Mrs Glossop were a very jolly couple always ready to share a yarn. We bought our first TV off him, black and white of course. He said the new housing development that is now Myrtle Road just off The Fairway (where I was born),was built on the site of a Nursery. Southgate County School organised its annual swimming gala there whilst I was at the school from 1948-53, under the leadership of Mr. Reg Pratt, the handicrafts master. Sylvia Gambin. London Paddington Station to Palmers Green Long, snaking queues, which criss-crossed one another, as our parents stood in line for individually weighed out and wrapped packs of sliced bacon, cheese, tea, eggs etc. Founded in 1901 by my grandfather, but was knocked down in the 60s to make way for the widened North Circular? Still beautiful. Yes, and the gas fire which hissed and stuttered. Until they pulled the cinema down and built Telsco's. We lived in Sidney Avenue from 1952 until 1961. In the late 60s, early 70s a small ladies shop appeared near Burtons. It is no longer a repertory theatre and the building is no longer used exclusively for theatrical performances, but it is still often referred to as the Intimate Theatre. I remember the Brody and Hicks name and Fotovalue. They were green wooden gates. I also remember going to the Intimate Theatre with my mother every Tuesday evening. Dr Stewart was our doctor too. I can say that Victor enjoyed every minute of every day. Opposite were the cottage gates where Italian Prisoners of War sold the plaitings of straw for pocket money. After the last chip was scoffed the owner would place in front of us a huge strawberry milkshake made with the soft ice cream they were known for, this shake was always served in a heavy fancy thick glass with a straw to slurp up the last visible clinging bubbles. I havent been back for many years but believe the Doms cafe is still there. I came across the stories related to Palmers Green and was immediately taken back to my early years at Franklin House school in the 50's and 60's. We would love to hear about your memories of the area, andhow ithas changed, over a cup of tea. G lenda Jackson met Stevie Smith on a poetry-reading platform in the 1960s, when the poet from Palmers Green came into a late-blossoming fame. I have some letters There was some credible evidence that the house on the corner of New River Crescent and Hedge Lane in the It was nice to hear your memories. People who were particularly kind or influenced your time in the community. People on the breadline who receive more money won't squirrel it away in 60 years ago, on 20th April 1963, Edmonton Council officially inaugurated an impressive new public utility - the building now referred to as Ridge Avenue Library. Annyway, do you ave a clue as to whether the proprietor ,Mr. Pogson was related to THE Mr. E. O. Pogson. Motorcycle Repairs & Services near Palmers Green It will be a load of rubbish I bet. I also remember Burtons at the triangle and having a girl friend who lived in Tottenham road and the estate agents around Doms cafe including Dennis, Maxwell Miel who had a reg. thanks to Mr Sheppard, our brilliant Headmaster who never gave up on us and of course Mrs Phair who was the most fantastic teacher ever created-.such a `one off, Dear David and Pennie, must interjectno rushannyway, avin a larf in cornywall now and rememberin Palmers Green an Winchmore ill. The walls were lined with painted tongued and grooved wood. https:// smartsurvey.co.uk/s/FC1F4B/ 1. I recall Miss Gibbs as having a scary face she had pictures of the Beatles up in the corridors and wore rather wayout clothes. I remember my Nan going I to Tescos on Green Lane and used to run around Brookfield park and go into the burned down museum with the bees and the art work.