This was run by a short tubby lady. I think that he worked on the railways. Wishin you Happy New Year! Was Mrs Dark the wife of Mr. Some boys from Winchmore worked for him on the window cleaning. Getting up early after a windy night to get conkers in Broomfield park. Has been used as hi fi cabinet but can be used for anything. We went to Sothgate County Grammer School in Fox Lane. In 1961 the company was acquired by Car Mart Sales Ltd, but retained its name. Spent a few happy days with him and also his parents at their house up by the new river. Loved it there in palmer s green even earlier where l myself grew up too. After the war he ran various bands Bert Harts band any combination. Mrs Gibbs, Mr Roper, Mrs Langford(Nee Anstey) Mrs Potts, Mrs Buchannon, Mr Hollingsworth, Mr Streatham,Mrs Chapman, Mrs Rupert, Also the caretaker who was aptly named Mr Moody. It would have been maybe late 60s/ early 70s Also I remember the very high slide in Broomfield park with concrete below scary! Served by For my Dad, Out of Town only got better when the theme changed from Max Bygraves to the lovely Improvisacion, A Granada, Cantiga Arabe written by the Spanish composer Francisco Elxes Torrega. Miss Gibbs. in days gone by. Have our latest blog posts and archive news delivered directly to your Ah yes. Was it also another name? Syds daughter, Jill, is my Mum, now living in Midhurst, W.Sussex and still thriving, thankfully. Just request to join and add your own memories and photos. Seifert refused to save my an my Dads life in the 40Sannyway no ard feelins e saved my life later..,as for Tottenhall Roadmore our memories istories. 1. The Sales Department was at 44-46 Aldermans Hill and Service was at 234 Green Lanes. There was a garage forecourt at the top of Hedge Lane where in intersects with Green Lanes, Was that a WW2 bomb site does anyone know? Patricia loved the picturesbut for me the sing along organ player at Capitol Winchmor ill.. why did we did disagree occasion like.ladies may comment, no rush. Great memories, we lived in Winchmore Hill, in the 60s, 70s and 80s these comments bring back so many memories. It's easy - just think of a place that brings back a memory for you and write about: Here are some of the places people are talking about in our Share Your WebSt. I owned a Maicoletta scooter in those days which out- paced the Vespas and Lambrettas of those days. They ran the cafe on their own with no other help. An album is a way to save a selection of Frith photos, maps and memories that are of interest to you. The owner, Bruno & his wife lived opposite in Green Lanes 3rd floor above Phiipes: Ladies Hairdressers. When you entered the shop there was another door immediately opposite the entrance door. [10] Jona Lewie slightly amended the words, but still mentioned the "do in Palmers Green". This was for medical reasons (wheezy chest and pneumonia). There is a parade of shops known as Palmers Green Shopping Centre along Green Lanes, with many restaurants, clothing shops, independently owned cafes, beauty salons, and branches of Superdrug, Wetherspoons (The Alfred Herring), Boots UK, and Morrisons. You even remember the prices! Jack had a difficult childhood. In 1860 Frith began supplying photos to retailers. Thanks. 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. Teachers were Mrs Bear?, Miss Lettice, Mr Pearce and his friend Sammy Slipper if the boys were naughty. Around the mid 60s lovely to see we all grew up in such a cherished place. Regards, Brian Watling. On the corner of Aldermans Hill and Devonshire Gdns was the United Dairies shop. Coronation fireworks display in the park. It was a journey to Southern Television to give them a piece of his mind about an inaccurate programme on meat marketing that gave him his next big break, headhunted by top man Roy Rich to become programme maker and controller of a new production, Farm in the South. I wonder if anyone remembers Dr Baxter who had a surgery in Hazelwood Lane at the junction with New River Crescent where the maisonettes are now? Further up another pet shop Hoopers? Can u help??!! I think your Father was there too. As previous I lived in the Larches from 1938 at no 64. Public access to the New River waterway has been improved with waterside paths and access gates. Since I remember the big round plastic tomatoes containing tomato sauce. AU $34.95. Hallo Raymond, Wondered whether or not your father was Fred Rann who used to go to the Fives Club? Pennie, I can tell you have great taste! Recall the police fishing bodies out of the water occasionally suicides. Palmers Green is mentioned as a highway in 1324 (in Westminster Abbey Muniments). It catered for men and women. Since 1970 Ive lived in the Netherlands and from 1980 am the fortunate owner of a mint condition, unrestored 1963 Jaguar Mk 2, 3.4 litre. We always had nice Rose bushes ! Great times, scooters, mods, good jukebox, used to go upstairs. 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. Later, I remember seeing my very first E Type Jaguar outside the shop with a number plate personalised JA number forgotten. My father was in the home guard and attended when the bomb dropped at that site, it was a dance hall at the time. 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. Cameracraft now theres a blast from the past too! In those days they called a spade a spade! Next, The Curzon just past the Post Office (not goin in there Raymond, too hexpensive). I would dearly like to know what Bruno did/go next, does anyone know pleasealso did anyone know a window cleaner same era, bit of a wide boy,one of two brothers, called Vic Madden, not to be confused with an actor of a similar name. https:// smartsurvey.co.uk/s/FC1F4B/ 1. There have long been rumours that the Intimates days were numbered. We were spoilt for choice for cinemas at that time with the 2 in Palmers Green, Southgate, Regal at Edmonton, Enfield and Bowes Road and they all had a different atmosphere. Again has anyone any info on Bruno? (Source: Birmingham Rewound) Sherer's in Athens in the 1960s. Now living in East Anglia. Still beautiful. Was sad to see it go. since 1860, Special treat of afternoon tea at Pritchards, next door to Evans and Davies. with various junction improvements. Devonshire Road. Not sure what to write? Er, Dave, surely The Bezazz opened nearer 1957 than 1967 frothy coffee and all that. I just recall the horse. I grew up in New River Crescent during the 1960s. Walked there & back four times a day! however, it did changes hands to a new type of shop a few years later. He was very stern and terrified me! you may ask) too fashionable and hexpensive now thanks to ebay. I assume there was no ammunition in the house, though! Continuous segregated cycle lanes, junction improvements and rearranged on-street parking on and around Green Lanes have been created by Enfield Council following a successful bid for "Mini Holland" funding from the Mayor of London via TfL. Brown, GeorgeMelly, Tommy Trinder, Hinge and Bracket, and, in panto,Bill Pertwee, Ruth Madoc, and John Noakes. My family name was Church but we have moved away now. AnnywayI bought my first camera from Mr Kalms (Dixons) Edgeware (Agfa Silette) on the knock (so much a week) and cycled to Edgeware to pay the monthlya Canon copy of the Leica followed f1.8 lens but paid its way at weddins and I think I was one of the first to get back with ome developed colour (Ferrania) to the celebrations in them days. Less than one year into their full opening, automated cycle counts at September 2018 already suggest 10-12k trips by bike per month within Palmers Green. Further down , a few doors from the Fox was a confectioner called J.Vercoe. I have a friend who grew up in Palmers green and he says that there was no Tesco in Palmers green?!! I really love this website for bringing back all those memories stored in the depths of our brains. As she asked for opera top petticoats and long legged knickers the woman behind the counter would operate the very cleaver drawers lining the walls holding the goods. Some of the musicians achieved International fame (not meI was on drums) . Hi Jenny, I took a photo of these homes about this time (1966) before the fire for a school photo project on old buildings I believe they were called Skinners Alms Houses. In Denmark, where I am from, she left behind a son (my father) from a previous marriage. We were entranced by the trendy clothes and selection of jazzy tights. Dordrecht, Netherlands. Hi Gerry, Im nearly retired and living in Australia, you may remember my father Aubrey Todd who ran Kelvin Photos. Dad joined the Home Guard and I remember him cleaning his rifle regularly which used to stand in the corner of the kitchen. 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. It was called Lawleys I believe. Thanks Dave. The buildings are not energy-efficient and some areas cannot be accessed by thosewith impaired mobility. Doc. Ken Elvery, It was nice to hear your memories. He was a brilliant dancer and he and his partner won many competitions in the old days. Sylvia Gambin. 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. 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. Download the app Get a free listing Advertise 0800 777 449. keywords location Search. It is worth a lot but no longer needed. Jack enjoyed the rough and ready country life, hunting, shooting and fishing and the farm became his second home. I used to have a paper round in the paper shop top of hedge lane and green lanes in 1963 I got fifteen Bob a week Mr pogson was the proprietor does any body remember him.
A saxophonist my father often booked had the first name of Larry. 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. Glossops was near J&A. Otherwise it was as you describe with the coffee grinding machine in the window and the aroma pervading Green Lanes. One called Bourlet (nr Smokers Paradise) & Hinds which was almost opposite I think. Ha ha yes and he had those bottle top glasses Dr Meldrum !!! The headmistress, Miss Hughes must have been about 110, My class teacher was a woman aptly named Mrs Dark a horrible and spiteful woman. Details of the garage are in my 1963 copy of the Jaguar Sales & Service Facilities in the United Kingdom. Yes Simon there are on this site. memories those were the best days. Memories community this week: and hundreds more! for our site. Dear Ray, If your Dad was Eric Rann, then he was my Great Uncle brother to my Granddad Syd, who also lived at The Larches. Other teachers were Miss Sweeny who would let you ring the bell if it was your birthday, Miss Calcott (horrible) and Mrs Dark. For well over 10 years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences I remember one of my friends falling into the river off the bridge and clambering out the other side after swimming under the bridge in the river current. Bus routes 34, 102, 121, 141, 232, 299, 329, W4, W6, W9 and the N29 operate locally. Yell.com Yell Business. I have written up many of my memories.. Hello Roger. David. Thank you Suzanne. Our Dad would pay the 2/6d, and pick us up 45 minutes later as he worked nearby. I fondly remember "Barrowell Green swimming pool. Your change would come whizzing back in the rather splendid looking canisters. In fact on A10 between Lister Gardens and Ostliffe Rd, there is still a gap in the terrace where 2 houses were hit during the war. The area remained largely undeveloped for thirty more years, as local landowners refused to sell their large estates for building. Life is very different now and this great website has brought back lots of lovely memories for me. I used it fir a while to work as a mini cab driver for a bloke called Roy that was in a tacky office opposite Woodberry Avenue (where I lived) in Green Lanes. Sylvia Gambin. Its best to just have fond memories of how it was Sylvia. The archive can be found at bbc.co.uk/ww2peopleswar. as many did back then or another location. Grants in Bloomfield; Old Bus with Palisades Ad; Ben Franklin in Pompton Lakes; Colonial Theater in downtown Pompton Lakes; Main Terms & Conditions of Use Speaking to The Stage this week, Parsons said, It would be so sad to see the Intimate Theatre disappear as many artists learned their trade there, perfecting their craft, not only in acting but also how to walk a stage, as they say., Berkoff was characteristically more direct, In the past 20 or more years, we have lost hundreds of libraries, score upon score of theatres, endless lido swimming pools, and the reason always given is to build yet more soul-destroying rabbit hutches.. Across Hedge Lane, does anyone remember the wartime pill boxes which stood close to where the trolleybuses made their turn-round at journeys end. Regards
60 two of the teachers l remember and Mr bennet was our headmaster,.true air raid shelter was at the top of the play ground. Does any one remember the fever hospital in this rd? I know my grandmother at one point started to work in a hospital instead of housekeeping, but I am not sure if it is a local hospital. I will appreciate any directions you could give. Life was never the same again. Do you remember the Toy shop opposite too? But we used to dangle fishing lines from the river bridge in Hazelwood lane in an effort to catch something. Atthe Intimate Theatre. on Going back toward Hedge Lane on the North sideremember a chap who used to make basket work/wicker goods/walking sticks? Wendy (was Wendy Small ), Hello Wendy, I do recall the ladies shop you mean. Wood Green is 729 meters away, 10 min walk. Oh and one of our members mum and aunt used to work there! He also made excellent onion omelettes. To be one of the first Irish or Greek families to settle in the area? Hi. Dave Todd. Back in 2019, a time capsule was found at Chase Farm Hospital from the days when it was Chase Farm Hospital School, founded to take poor and orphaned children out of the Edmonton workhouse. Built in the late 1930s, it stands as a handsome example of civic architecture from the period. WebDescribed by its residents as the Jewel in the North, Palmers Green is home to the largest Cypriot community outside of Cyprus, bringing a distinctive Mediterranean flavour to the neighbourhood, with supermarkets and stores providing creative Can somebody help with this? I remember the Bamboo I used to go there a lot. Here is how it was reported by the BBC. My memory goes back to 1956, I would have been 8 years old and my Dad used to take myself & my younger brother to Doms most Saturdays during the summer holidays for a midday lunch treat, He would put us on one of the 5 bar stools which were positioned at the rear of the cafe on the right hand side, we would pick up the menu because it looked grown up! Palmer, then 29, won the 1960 U.S. Open with the most mesmerizing birdiefest in golf history, six in the first seven holes to start his fourth round. although i dont remember it having a cafe, maybe it did before my time though. Take butchers, for instance, within 10-15 min walk of me (Chequers Way, where Metal Box Co was), there were 5/6 butchers that I remember walking to with my Mum. All had presentsmine was miniature guitarwere you at that party? Mr and Mrs Glossop were a very jolly couple always ready to share a yarn. our school on fire by insendery bombs ,also the sky appearing like a red sun set and being told it was London docks on fire.mr rodwell Mrs green are. Much later in I guess the 70s? would go down there most nights and you need only buy one coffee & that had to last you all evening what great times in there !!!! It was quite good really if you wanted a weatherproof coat and were prepared to go in! the smell as you walked anywhere near it .lovely. This weeks parish newsletter announces plans to demolish it and to also sell the current Parish Centre on Cannon Hill which is a Grade 2 listed regency villa. Annyway.back to on the North side an them basketsI remembers a cafe at this location. How everyone stayed so skinny in those days I have no idea! for our site. I suspect we would just love them x ! What a job to have, stuck up there in this rather dark shop every day!! Stories about the community, its history and people? Anyone remember him? My grandmother lived at 50 Old Park Road, opposite Bloomfield Park, and I went to school at Franklin House School in Palmerston Road from 1955 to 1960, then the Winchmore Hill Collegiate School from 1960 to 1962. We had lunch at the Fox pub and then went for a stroll around Grovelands Park. It's easy to add your own memories and reconnect with your shared local Its great. Until it closed. I do remember the restaurant above the sweet shop too. Hi David, I think I remember you from Winchmore. But you are right about the window where you got served. I still as the familly piano bungin up my front room, opin the latist sprog will unravvell its potential. A hardware emporium and a very old fashioned (even then) gift/tobacco /sweet shop toward the end of the parade. Cullens sold loose biscuits from large tins and lots of different dried fruits and unpacked ingredients that could be bought in any quantities and were then bagged in paper bags. I grew up in New River Crescent during the 1960s. I lived next to the Bird In Hand Pub in the early 79s, but my grandparents used to own a toy and Oran shop on the corner of Tottenham road and wolves lane. I started at Hazelwood in 1963 too and l also live in Singapore. In the meantime, here are some memories of Palmers Greenfrom other sites. Then for a short while it was a Menswear shop that sold high end suits, shoes etc. Also Broody and Hicks who sold cameras in the 1970s. Winchmore School was my school from 1955-1960. Website hand-made by Frith, since 1998. WebPalmers Green Garage Stencil..These were phased out in the 1960s but there were a few left lying around until 1970 though rarely used. Sorry to say my own Weddin Photos (brilliant) from Artricia, Winchmore Hill selected by my father-in-law Edward Cable Later on in Advertisin I helped to promote the 10 fare to Australia for adventurous families but had to stay behind to assist David Bailey, Don McCullin, Billy Apple et al.. No rush now but still on the familly tree search (Sixteen String Jack Rann and Sue) (Sue still rowing back to GB from Botany Bay 1779)ave you eard from yore coastgards annythin? Penny for the Guy! I also went to Bowes Road School but only from 1952 to 1953 in the infants. Thanks again. Next..The Triangle Cafe shut (ABC an Lyons) also shut at 5.. He made me move it in all directions to see what damage Id done and he really hurt me but he was so stern that I was too scared to complain and laid there with my eyes filled with tears but kept a stiff upper lip and wouldnt cry as that would have been seen as weak! The guy that ran it looked like Carlos out of Crossroads . Wonder what happened to him, I would love to know. Register to find out more and create your first album! Palmers Greens horse drawn buses once ran into central London from the Fox Hotel, as it once was. N21. My parents continued to live there until 2009 in Kelvin Avenue. What about the lovely pantos at the Intimate theatre. Could you tell me where Beezaz was situated and were there any other coffee shops in the area. James what year were you at Ambrose Fleming , I was there from when it first opened in 1962 [ I think ] until 1965 . Log in. And how kind he was to. Its population was very small, and there were no more than a few isolated houses in the mid-17th century. We got into terrible trouble when we got back to school late and, for the rest of the term, we had to stay at school and write out, In the mid 50s we lived in St Georges Road Palmers Green my brothers and I went to St Georges Presbyrtarian Church for Sunday school and Hazelwood Lane Primary School. plate MAX 2 and Stephen Graces. Hi Normathese Palmers Green Memories are great, eh? There was and old git who served behind the sweet counter. David Way of Winchmore Hill Broadway? Perhaps he moved out of the area or maybe passed away and the family sold it but thats only a guess. Think the shop with the coffe grinder and gorgeous smell was called Rawlins.went to school with the daughter of the owners. Also Jack the window cleaner who lost a leg at the Somme. Happy times Hazelwood Primary School, Hazelwood Lane youth club, the Rec on sunny days. In 1988 Palmers Green's only hospital, Greentrees Hospital, was closed and demolished.[4]. Hi Raymond, It was Sid Ran your uncle that I remember as a friend of my father, I believe I as at that party you mention but cannot recall the present I received but it may have been a small accordion. One day I and a group of friends went to find Cliff Richard's house to try and get his autograph. Ive only just found your comment. Cam rember going to your uncles house one Xmas where everybody joined in to play Charades, I played out being a Milkman with horse and cart! I remember we got a TV from Stanwood Radio and remember the tiny shop on alderman shill that had wood showing decay in the window. Any idea of what it was called? Remembered the lift in Evans & Davies, Grouts, Courts, Bishops (supermarket), Stephen Gracey estate agents, A Legg & Sons hardware (now Occasional Half pub), Bakers Oven, Tesco (supermarket and a smal local one between Kelvin and Melbourne Aves). The aim is to encourage more commuter, school journeys and leisure cycling than was possible under the previous road layout, which combined four lane sections subject to speeding and other dangers to cyclists. I worked in that Bricks mens shop in1971. 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 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. .and ALWAYS ordered egg, sausage & chips. Once in, the shop was very narrow and long with coats of all sorts hanging along the walls. dont make us laugh its football or economics ere. We would love to hear about your memories of the area, andhow ithas changed, over a cup of tea. Definitely around 1958 when Bezazz opened: frothy coffee in tiny glass cups. As to guy fawkes nightI was shot n the leg by a lout with an airrifle November, Beech Avenue 1948..no rush. I also, an geography class at Southgate County Fox Lane Please Miss! Sherers Drive-In in the 1960s. There may soon be one fewer historic building in Palmers Green following news this week of plans to demolish the Intimate Theatre and replace it with a new parish centre and flats. Does anyone remember Victor Value supermarket in Wood Green it was not far from the Civic center and before myddleton road. Since Remember the Windsor Caf. It was never built on, apart from a temporary building. flexible offerings for business. I have some letters from around that time, describing the move and the area. I bought my first motorised bike from them, a cycle master, which had an engine in the back wheel. Sylvia. I do remember a Vauxhall dealer being at the top of Hedge Lane where Yaser Halim is now. I recall Miss Gibbs as having a scary face she had pictures of the Beatles up in the corridors and wore rather wayout clothes.
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