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It was called something like The Rubber Mac shop!!!! . There was also Kate Riddle, a hat shop with a tasteful window display. I have lots of childhood memories about Palmers Green Railway Station. Best teacher was the top class with Mr Smith. Some of the musicians achieved International fame (not meI was on drums) . Its best to just have fond memories of how it was Sylvia. Barrowell Green pool was always on the cards in the summer! I have very clear memories of it. All had presentsmine was miniature guitarwere you at that party? Do you mean `Tom the flower man at the Triangle next door to Woolworths? Annyway I was bursting with fitness with all this pedalling on the Rudge when my time came to do National Service (Rifle Brigade. I have a friend who grew up in Palmers green and he says that there was no Tesco in Palmers green?!! Lovely doctor. Our Dad would pay the 2/6d, and pick us up 45 minutes later as he worked nearby. I also seem to remember that the path to Dr Baxters surgery had a pergola over it which used to be covered with blossom (? He used to fish the river during his leisure time, the only person in those days who could legally do so as the river was out of bounds to all. My mum had a job doing tailoring above Burtons and in school holidays I had to go in with her some days. My father, Bert Hart, worked for Allen & Appleyard making furniture. Fantastic David, thats amazing. FUFU - Chinese dining at its best in Palmers Green by Ellie Sales. Lived in New River Crescent during 60s and 70s. The garage was, or became Kennings opposite Camera Craft. I worked in that Bricks mens shop in1971. Getting my school blazer and cap at Isaac Waltons. Organising A Cremation Funeral In Palmers Green. Try putting dance hall into search, or I will find the link for you later! Ho for the old days, Mike, (have you still got the Roller!?) Inside, the shop was very long with a back section which you rarely ventured into, mainly sheets and towels and net curtaining, Down the middle of the shop, arranged on chairs were tatty cardboard boxes holding items like socks, childs vests etcspecial offers, I guess! We bought our first TV off him, black and white of course. The garage was Saul and Slatter Ltd. My first girlfriend used to go there, she was one of a pair of twins, the Bower girls. Well the years are rolling back! later..no rushsheep on the boil. I have so many memories of Palmers Green in the late 1940s [through to the present day] that I could be here all night, tomorrow and for the next month typing them up. If my memory is correct that represented .W.W. Sadly the open air pool no longer exists, I believe it has been replaced by our Council recycling centre on that site. Otherwise it was as you describe with the coffee grinding machine in the window and the aroma pervading Green Lanes. In 1914 he was commissioned into the Middlesex Regiment as a 2nd Lieutenant and was killed on 1st July 1916 at the Somme. Other fine dinin hexperiences in dear ol Palmers Greengeograffical-wise goin east. He also made excellent onion omelettes. These chairs had the smallest seats Ive ever seen and I often thought it was a miracle that my Gran ever managed to perch on one. I worked with a tall thin man who was the manager. 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. weve already ad enough laughs for the day over your conviction that The Sahara Desert is in the middle of Australia. They sold lovely solid, classy furniture. I can still remember how I felt when I saw it. in the 70s I delivered your free paper for a while. 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. His house and grounds backed onto the new river on the opposite bank to ours which was in Lynbridge gardens. He must have spent a lot of time fixing kids injuries as my memory of him was from when I fell off my scooter whizzing round the garden and I damaged a tendon in my leg. 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. Any idea of what it was called? In 1961 the company was acquired by Car Mart Sales Ltd, but retained its name. Janes & Adams, Wendy. Sylvia. He was a bit of a nifty jiver down Wood Green Jazz Club. He even used to ask children for a tip! remember the milkman coming round with his horse? It was owned later by a mate of mine Bruno. Hello again, I posted a question about your possible father Fred Rann, but I now realise I meant Sid Rann, was he your father? Remember the minicab office at the top of Hedge Lane in the 1970s. Yes..most definitely, I have a memory of a house flattened at the bottom of Park Avenue near to NRC. A unique way to experience Palmers Green's places, Walkfo allows you to explore Palmers Green as you would a museum or art gallery with audio guides. I can say that Victor enjoyed every minute of every day. Can someone confirm the existence of a Tesco store in Palmers Green at this time? Then out agin on bike round to Patricias house and on to Capitol Winchmore Hill (if in money) or Queens, Palmers Green. Yes, very tall, Scottish doctor with elderly receptionist and very noisy gas fire. I havent been back for many years but believe the Doms cafe is still there. Was this the Barbers that was in a room behind Glossops the sweet and tobacco shop. Miss Gibbs. The Dance Hall suffered badly but most of the fatalities were caused by the wrecking of the shop premises opposite on both corners with Sidney Avenue. Richard Franklin. Remember John Menzies where I used to buy records in early 70s. 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. When he retired (1956 ish), I was 11 and my family were transferred onto Dr Stewarts list. When you entered the shop there was another door immediately opposite the entrance door. Okay Pennie. 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? Palmers Green LI FE www.palmersgreenlife.co.uk. In 1967 I became the signalman there. Grouts the haberdashers on the corner of Green Lanes and a small side road the name of which I cant recall and then a little further down, near Fox Lane and on the other side a huge white post office. I really love this website for bringing back all those memories stored in the depths of our brains. 2023 Palmers Green Jewel in the North, Palmers Green history, people and community, The twentieth century and urban life in literature, Palmers Green Baptist Church, Green Lanes, Palmers Green United Reformed Church, Fox Lane/Burford Gardens, St Georges Presbyterian Church, Fox Lane / St Georges Road (demolished), Palmers Green and Southgate Synagogue, Brownlow Road, Palmers Green Mosque and Education Centre, Oakthorpe Road, Local dignatories, bigwigs and characters, Improbably famous in Palmers Green #5: Jack Hargreaves, Intimate demolition plans: Just a minute says Nicholas Parsons. Haveyou and your family lived or worked inthe Palmers Green area for donkeys years? Sylvia Gambin. Where to Eat in Palmers Green - Eater London In the last few years Windsor Rd closed and we had to go to W Hill. Miss Hughes was head of the infant school. Here in Cornwall too warm and damp this week for me as a farmer. 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. People were lying everywhere because a bus had been crushed, and there had been a dance going on in the hall above Pitmans College which had been bombed. And a bycycle from J&A (Rudge) set me free on those open roads, YHA and the romances. Was that called Pritchards or am I mixing it up with somewhere else? Hope this helps. Stephen Woodward I recall Miss Bellefontaine Im exactly ten years younger that you and started at Hazelwood in 1963. 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. She showed us the brick steps built under the ground floor windows. roses) at certain times of the year and was very beautiful. I also remember going to the Intimate Theatre with my mother every Tuesday evening. The buildings opposite however, which was the bombed out Princes Dance Hall, were rebuilt in a totally different style. The garage was called Saul and Slatters. Memories Of Palmers Green & Winchmore Hill - a nostalgic memory of Palmers Green Memories Of Palmers Green & Winchmore Hill 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. 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. This was run by a short tubby lady. Also, as memory has been shown to be reconstructive in nature, Loftus and Palmer predicted that the wording of a question could influence recall. Its population was very small, and there were no more than a few isolated houses in the mid-17th century. So my story really jumps forward to 1944. The ice cream was served from a sliding glass hatch facing the street, so you didnt have to go inside if an ice cream was all you wanted, in the summer the servery was always open otherwise a light tap on the glass and brother or sister would serve you with beautiful soft ice cream in a cone and a smile all for threepence. Regards David. We lived in Hamilton Crescent and the kids played in the Rec but it was short for Recreation Ground.lol. The mention of Grouts brouht back many memories. Think pool is still there. The chemist at the top of Hazelwood Lane was called Cross & Herbert. Mr. Music Baggarley, S.County did not think much of my voice, a judgement echoed by Regimental Sgt.Major, Rifle Brigade, on the Square, Winchester. But then came THE GIRLS. for Joe Hart at Tottenham Muni and Manor ouse Finsbury P, Dick Davis an Billy Cotton etc. James what year were you at Ambrose Fleming , I was there from when it first opened in 1962 [ I think ] until 1965 . Happy days at Nans. He was a brilliant dancer and he and his partner won many competitions in the old days. You just came up in conversation and I Googled you. Nostalgic memories of Palmers Green's local history Share your own memories of Palmers Green and read what others have said For well over 10 years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken.