I was at Winchmore when Mr Shepherd was there as Head. Hi Normathese Palmers Green Memories are great, eh? I am Geoffreys sister Carole. Built in the late 1930s, it stands as a handsome example of civic architecture from the period. Mr. Pratt was very critical of my dovetail jointing but roped me in scenery building for the annual Gilbert and Sullivan Operas as did Miss Green, Art, for paintings. I used to work weekends 1970-1972 for Kenning Car Hire which Im sure was probably on the site you recall. Now living in East Anglia. It was called Lawleys I believe. Ill be checking your face book page. Wendy (was Wendy Small ), Hello Wendy, I do recall the ladies shop you mean. He took the train each morning from Palmers Green station. Jack enjoyed the rough and ready country life, hunting, shooting and fishing and the farm became his second home. Served by waitresses in smart black dresses with white aprons and little frilly hats. I think that surgery was based in the houses that Martin mentioned (10/8/14) for a short while and then to a tiny building, like a garage, at the top of Windsor Rd with a bigger branch in Winchmore Hill, nr Green Dragon Lane. Our Joe Hart lived in edge Lane opposite Doc. 70s. The green plastic leaves on top could be unscrewed to put the tomato sauce in. You walked up a long gravel path under the pergola to get to the house which had dark wooden panelling etc., very posh! The Roberts toyshop changed its name in the mid 70s to Zodiac if I remember correctly. Its a hazy memory but I do remember buying a basket for my school books (they were the in thing then) It was a glorious place to live as a child. In his biography of Jack, writer and colleague Paul Peacock notes that though many people would assume that Jack found fame in the 60s and 70s, he first achieved recognition before the second world war at the Independent Broadcasting Company where he was head of Universal Programme Productions, twinning revenue opportunities for products like Horlicks with broadcast output. I started in the infants second year in 1947. Yes..most definitely, I have a memory of a house flattened at the bottom of Park Avenue near to NRC. Mrs Palmers Shorts Mens Size 32 Black Pinstripe. For the coronation, we all went to the Ritz not on the day itself to see it on the big screen. I went to The Bezazz in 1961 and 1962 when I was nursing at the North Mid. I was given an anointing spoon to commemmorate the big day. Time to create page: 0.262 seconds Powered byKunena Latest forum posts 60 years old and still looking good! I still have a tennis racquet in the loft that I bought from P Green branch when I was about 13/14! Just found this by chance and been reading some of the comments as I grew up near this area. This was run by a short tubby lady. now. Please help! Both my cousin and I remember the shop and the smell but not the name of it. I recall Evans and Davis, Jane and Adams and the owner had an e type jaguar. Dr Stewart was a wonderful Dr who never seem to rush you, yet never seemed to run late with his apt & made you feel really at ease. Wow! No self-service yet. 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. How everyone stayed so skinny in those days I have no idea! 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. We would love to hear about your memories of the area, andhow ithas changed, over a cup of tea. I believe some time in the 80s Doms was sold but the new owner had the good foresite to retain the classic Doms signage, but not the good foresite to retain the ice cream servery!. very posh! But I was answering Jenny Hs comment about the site at the top of Hedge Lane which was a car dealership etc & is now a very good Turkish Deli, which she thought had been a bomb site. Now retired living in Strawberry Hill. But although it stopped above us it must have drifted because the next day going to school I saw it had hit the house the other side of the field in Hazelwood Lane. Lots of happy memories of Palmers Green ice cream at John Coombs sweet shop. Remember Roberts toy shop near the corner of Hazelwood Lane? Winchester) and was amazed when on a route march or exercise and dreading the eventas soon as we turned the corner from barracks, everyone from Sergeant to PTI had to fall out for a smoke. Yes, Dave, I knew Vic Madden by sight only, in the early 60s. I do remember a Vauxhall dealer being at the top of Hedge Lane where Yaser Halim is now. Regards 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. I have also contacted the Enfield Walking Team since I found a Colin Fisher on their team, when they broke a world record in 1977. Served by waitresses in smart black dresses with white aprons and little frilly hats. Will email direct Daughter of Uncle Sid Rann (Imperial Father of the Chapel. Hi Sylvia, in the P.Green archives somewhere there is a report that on the night of March 15th 1941 the Princes Dance Hall (corner of Princes Ave) was packed with young couples. 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. Our Dad would pay the 2/6d, and pick us up 45 minutes later as he worked nearby. Our dentist was Mr Finkel and I remember a story about a wall falling down by his house and squashing someone! Annyway Mike Ovenden was our form springboard expert at both Barrowell and Arnos Grovetho I seem to remember that Jackie Brown at the Pool was overall open diving champion. You done a bit of boxing? Any help on how to find out would be much appreciated. We lived in Sidney Avenue from 1952 until 1961. 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. A man who was the spitting image of Reginald Varney (On the Buses fame} served behind the counter. Do I get commission on the bet payout? He played an accordion and the drums for many of the big orchestras and hotels in central London. Within the latter development the building that now serves as Hazelwood Infant School and Hazelwood Junior School was built in Hazelwood Lane in 1908. Notable local buildings include Broomfield House and Truro House. All will be revealed on Google Street View. I assume there was no ammunition in the house, though! They were green wooden gates. Recorded as Palmers grene 1608, 'village green associated with a family called Palmer' (mentioned in local records from the 14th century), from the Middle English grene. Palmers Green was once a tiny hamlet in the parish of Edmonton, situated at the junction of Green Lanes and Fox Lane. Happy times at Arnos school and some not so nice if you got the cane. Probably TottenHALL RdSchool Mr bennett was headmaster was St. Michaels School..The fever hospital was Greentrees further up Tottenhall past Bird in Hand Pub and before Norfolk Pk alleyway. As to guy fawkes nightI was shot n the leg by a lout with an airrifle November, Beech Avenue 1948..no rush. I retired at 44 and have now become an expect at doing nothing. Lots of great memories. Truly some of the best times of my life in Palmers Green. Ooooh now youve switched a bright light on.The Pilgrims Rest what a gem. (opposite Courts Furnitures?) CameraCraft shop. Going back a bit who used to run up Fox Lane, stand on the bridge and wait to be covered in steam from the trains . 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 guess that makes you and she cousins! It wasnt the Home & Colonial that was a few shops further up, I will ask around about the name but ohhh!! I used tio get my school uniform in Evans & Davies. 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. I remember having lunch with you on quite a number of occasions when I came down after moving to Bedfordshire, then Milton Keynes. 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! Was this a WW2 bomb? Register to find out more and create your first album! Remember the Windsor Caf. I remember the entrance to Appleyards next to the post office. The North Circular Road and A10 are the main trunk roads. I wasnt as lucky as you & never actually ate at Doms though, but if I was very good my treat was the ice cream and I still have a sweet tooth to this day. She retired when I was there and replaced my Mrs Gibbs trendy and Beatles fan. Do you remember a bus that got his by a bomb during the war as no one seems to have any photos or accounts about this. The shop later became Tesco. After my first day in Old olborn never wore the suit agin at work or come to think o it, any suit (retired 1988). Dad was in the ARP with your uncle, I have been trying to find some photos of the ARP at Palmers Green but as yet not successful. Have our latest blog posts and archive news delivered directly to your 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!! Palmers Green is 235 meters away, 4 min walk. friedmanjenny And it was Dads favourite programme. Search for Motorcycle Repairs & Services and other automotive services near you on Yell.com. How does it feel, seeing these places again, as they used to look? I went there 1953 1958. yes: miss belfontaine was head of Hazelwood juniors and mis hughes head of infants. Cameracraft now theres a blast from the past too! I grew up in New River Crescent during the 1960s. Cafe between Gambles an J an Adams (Ma says not goin in there Raymond, too cheep ) on our way back from The Palmadium. Palmers Green High Street Circa 1955 1960 Special treat of afternoon tea at Pritchards, next door to Evans and Davies. Its great. Good times eh Dad?. Is it still haunted? Local records mention a Palmers Field in 1204 and a Palmers Grove in 1340. The main foreign languages are Turkish, spoken by 795 people, and Greek, spoken by 605. He was simply the best jiver (having been a professional dancer in his younger days). WebPalmers Mens Size Large Purple Checkered Button Up Short Sleeve Shirt. 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!!! Obviously at that time, there werent many shops selling fresh coffee let alone grinding it on the premises. Local pickup. I worked with a tall thin man who was the manager. Sun May 3rd 2015, at 7:28 pm, Palmers Green High Street Circa 1955 - 1960, Download this free history of the Collection. I owe so much to your father who be came friends with my father and would meet for a drink in the COCK TAVERN. Butter being knocked into shape, with wooden paddles, by ladies behind the counter at the original Sainsbury's, left side of High Street, midway towards General Post Office. My Aunty Jean used to make his partners costumes and lives in Princess Avenue. 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Ill call you a Fcab etc. We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs. Hope this helps. Over 2000 people have now signed a petition asking St Monicas church, who own the property, to reconsider. 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. In 1871 the railway line from Wood Green to Enfield was opened and a station was built in Aldermans Hill to serve Palmers Green (half a mile away from the nearest houses). The area remained largely undeveloped for thirty more years, as local landowners refused to sell their large estates for building. The smell really made me sick. Did you work in the Muswell Hill shop? I still as the familly piano bungin up my front room, opin the latist sprog will unravvell its potential. also the restuarant above the sweet shop in Green Lanes which was opposite the Queens Cinema? The shop later became an extension to Gateway Film Productions (where I worked). [9] The song's lyrics were written by Lewie's friend Keef Trouble, a fellow member of Brett Marvin and the Thunderbolts. I then became a (successful) travel writer and ended up as a journalist for an american newsletter. No, RIchard is it was definitely Jays but I think it was further down towards Bowes Road. In 1871 the railway line from Wood Green to Enfield was opened and a station was built in Aldermans Hill to serve Palmers Green (half a mile away from the nearest houses). The first large-scale developments were on the Old Park estate between Fox Lane and Aldermans Hill, and the Hazelwood Park Estate between Hazelwood Lane and Hedge Lane. Dark..my teecher at Winchmore ill and Southgate County Grammer, Fox Lane, do you remember? I grew up in New River Crescent during the 1960s. Very interesting. 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. Janes and Adams was my first job after leaving school circa 1959. The area remained largely undeveloped for thirty more years, as local landowners refused to sell their large estates for building. fondly recall a Cafe/restaurant upstairs some shop it was opposite one of the cinemas, Special treat of afternoon tea at Pritchards, next door to Evans and Davies. People who have only had soft ice cream have no idea what theyre missing. David.just seen your mail regardin Palmers\Geen Photo istory and sees you now lives in Australiado you know my cousin Jill Rann (as was) lived at 22 The Larches.N13? You must be signed-in to your Frith account to post a comment. 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. I was Yvonne Farmer and our form teacher was Mrs Phair. Hey are you the same Anne Poole from Southgate SC. See the WebPalmers Green Garage Stencil..These were phased out in the 1960s but there were a few left lying around until 1970 though rarely used. When a change of scenery was called for, it was all off to the Amelia coffee bar in Oakwood. remember the milkman coming round with his horse? 10 X MEN'S PALMER'S UNDERWEAR SHORTS BOXERS BRIEFS SIZE S-XL. for our site. And how kind he was to. 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. Maybe it was rebuilt very quickly or my memorys going! 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. I recall Miss Gibbs as having a scary face she had pictures of the Beatles up in the corridors and wore rather wayout clothes. Think pool is still there. Good times. By the way I went to Winchmore Secondary Modern in the days when Mr. Shepherd was headmaster I liked him a lot the naughty kids called him the beak but he was a nice man. On June 12, 1990, Douglas H. Palmer made history, winning election as Why not add your memory today and become part of our Hello Brian, thank goodness Im not losing the plot! I remember the mac shop. In the late 60s, early 70s a small ladies shop appeared near Burtons. Also went to Hazelwood Lane school then to Winchmore school previously. I grew up in Palmers green Palmers Green High Street Circa 1955 1960 A Memory of Palmers Green. 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. Any idea of what it was called? The wood walls remained! I remember going there with my Grandmother in the 40s/50s. Terms & Conditions of Use I remember J&As when the windows were boarded, just a square foot to stare in. I remember the big round plastic tomatoes containing tomato sauce. ten years between 1960 and until her death. Some of the musicians achieved International fame (not meI was on drums) . The Fox public house, which has been in its present guise since 1904, was once the site of the Electric Mouse comedy venue. I think it was late 50s . There was a car dealership at the top end of Hedge Lane on the site currently occupied by Yaser Halim. The Beezaz was like a second home !! Nicholas Parsons and Steven Berkoff are among the latest stars who have trod the Intimates boards and are now calling for the theatre to be saved. no NHS .no grudgis but years go on this tripe celebration with fireworks still upsets loads o animals for a month (even pets let alone them foxis an badgers) annually..Annyway ice cream an jellys under a glass case (repro) at the Ritz cinema 1943 in Leyton (before the doodle bugs) but nil else at the Odeon Southgate (2/9 for the best seats and icis (extra) in the interval (with my wife 1959). Miss Tibbets was the head I believe. Until they pulled the cinema down and built Telsco's. The walls were lined with painted tongued and grooved wood. 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. Thank you. I was in my late teens when it was opened. Search for your favourite UK places and read memories of the local area Not too many Starlings in the area. for Joe Hart at Tottenham Muni and Manor ouse Finsbury P, Dick Davis an Billy Cotton etc. Michael do you remember Mr Forkin at St. Michaels school Tottenhall Rd.arranging a boxing ring with proper gloves in the playground afternoon break with you & Everett Houghton as contenders? I attended Bowes Road School and Southgate County Grammar School. Doms! Okay Pennie. Steak Chips and peas 2/6p and the included bread and butter, St. Clements Press. She and my Father were married at Palmers Green in 1935. browsing more recent contributions My taste dress-wise (MENS) was Bricks across the road, specially them T-shirts. The garage was, or became Kennings opposite Camera Craft. There have long been rumours that the Intimates days were numbered. 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. 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 Saturday morning pictures at the Palladium was always good fun watching Roy Rogers, Flash Gordon etc. Bit of paint on the ground for cyclists, which drivers will ignore, That graphic shows an upwards trend FYI.. As often a pedestrian (not a car owner and over 65)I feel prompted to say that I really appreciate the introduction of Cycle lanes. We lived in North London on the boundary of Palmers Green, N13 and Southgate, N14. for our site. Where do you live now? Which one is it?? Log in. She mopped up my tears when I failed the 11+ (I did however become a teacher myself and always remembered her kindness) Then onto Winchmore County School -what a great school. I would go and visit her with my mother when I was quite small and then, when I was a teenager, I helped her during school holidays by making sandwiches at a sandwich bar inside the shop to the right of the front door. And gloves which were cleverly (!) inbox. There was a second Grouts shop at 470 Green Lanes just before Hedge Lane. Green Lanes has changed so much since we were youngsters especially the current work on the cycle lane which is quite an issue locally. Register to find out more and create your first album! dont make us laugh its football or economics ere. Great times, scooters, mods, good jukebox, used to go upstairs. Living in The Larches 1938off to Devon November 1940..back to Palmers Green 1946..11+ and off to Southgate County School. Boots the Chemist had a small book lending library upstairs and usually had a good selection of Enid Blyton Mysteries. We used to have all the hire vans parked on the forecourt in front of what clearly had been a showroom. Lovely doctor. David they are wonderful memories arent they? Glossops was near J&A. The buildings are not energy-efficient and some areas cannot be accessed by thosewith impaired mobility. WebTrack Layout Diagram: PALMERS GREEN 1960 A drawing of the signal box track layout for Palmers Green (Great Northern Railway) box at 1960, from the collection of John Hinson. To be one of the first Irish or Greek families to settle in the area? After the war Jack edited the magazines Lilliput and Picture Post, before being recruited by the National Farmers Union to set up a new information department. It had locations in Sumiton and Jasper. Lovely tiered plates of sandwiches and cakes. . Next, The Curzon just past the Post Office (not goin in there Raymond, too hexpensive). Hi Gerry I have some letters There's a version of the Local Democracy Reporter's report on the London Assembly debate with some additional information and comments, which are relevant also to commuters in Enfield. 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! During May 2019, the train service was disrupted due to platform works at Stevenage. Not in my collection still but maybe will turn up on Ebay or Boot Fair. I lived in Palmers Green from 1965 to 1993 and I have many memories of the shops back in the 60s and 70s, I even had a saturday job in Gambles the corn merchant, in 1977. Again has anyone any info on Bruno? Happy days at Nans. You just came up in conversation and I Googled you. You might remember the Saturday boy who wrote the window tickets and went on to be a successful photographer in the eighties. Going back toward Hedge Lane on the North sideremember a chap who used to make basket work/wicker goods/walking sticks? Palmers Green was once a tiny hamlet in the parish of Edmonton, situated at the junction of Green Lanes and Fox Lane.
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