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Newsagent on Bounds Green Road

Started this discussion. Last reply by John Liffen Jul 15, 2021. 1 Reply

In the 1950's there was a newsagent and sweet shop on Bounds Green Road, just to the left of Queens Road and almost opposite Bounds Green School, I think it was called Bailey's. I used to go there on…Continue

Wood Green and Southgate R.B.C.

Started May 4, 2021 0 Replies

Does anybody know anything about the Wood Green and Southgate R.B.C.I have recently found a lovely obituary to a relative in The Meat Traders Journal April 1st 1954.It refers to his time at…Continue

Any residents still from the 1950/60's

Started May 2, 2021 0 Replies

Hi,I lived in Queens Road Bowes Park from about 1946/1960.Is there anybody who is a member or do you know anybody who lived in the Queens Road area then and remains a local resident. Maybe went to…Continue

Bowes Park Station

Started this discussion. Last reply by Antonio Favata Feb 4, 2021. 6 Replies

As a child I used to spend time on the station with the station master in his office and having a cup of tea etc.I remember as ypou walked over the bridge (right next to the station) and got to the…Continue

 

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Roger Haynes replied to Calvin's discussion Footpath parallel to the railway
"Hi Calvin, Because they just do not care. Same as smokers chucking their butts on the floor or out of th3 windows of their car. Same as people dumping their Maccas rubbish anywhere or out the window of their car. It’s a malaise of self centred…"
Mar 9, 2023
Roger Haynes replied to Calvin's discussion Footpath parallel to the railway
"Hello, No as I now live in New Zealand but I can tell you, as a dog lover, that in the 1950s that entire pathway was known locally as Dog’s Paradise. You walked it at your own risk. There was dog poo everywhere along the length and it smelt of…"
Feb 24, 2023
Roger Haynes commented on Daniel Cowan's photo
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Summer Shaftesbury Hall

"1953 A not so elegant Shaftesbury Hall played host to a number of events to celebrate the coronation. This included a fancy dress competition for children. My sister and I were presented as Sir Walter Raleigh and Elizabeth 1st. I also remember near…"
Jul 15, 2022
Roger Haynes posted a blog post

QUEENS ROAD. BOWES PARK

I lived at this address late 1940’s ,1950’s to 1958. Went to Bounds Green Infants and Juniors. Is there anybody on here who lived in the area at that time or lives at 16 Queens Road now and has memories to share. I now live in New Zealand and have great childhood memories of the area even though times were hard. RogerSee More
Apr 23, 2022
Roger Haynes left a comment for John Liffen
"Hi John, I remember you !!!!! I lived at 16 Queens Road. My Parents had friends living in the last house on Bounds Green Road before the shops near the tube station.. We now live in New Zealand. Judy, the Daughter of my parent's friends also…"
Dec 6, 2021
Roger Haynes replied to Richard Matz's discussion Bowes, Bounds and Bombs – Brownlow Road during WWII
"That is amazing. We lived in Queens Road (I was born 1946 and lived there until 1958) and our little garden backed onto the flats. I had no knowledge of these being flattened. They must have built the flats very quickly after the war. Roger"
Dec 2, 2021
Roger Haynes commented on Richard McKeever's video
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Rock Making at Barratts Wood Green Factory (1957)

"Would be about this time I went to school next door to Barra tts. Bounds Green Juniors was closed and we had to get the train from Bowes Park to Wood Green each day aged about 11. All I can remember is the smell of them making Liquorish Allsorts.…"
Nov 6, 2021
John Liffen replied to Roger Haynes's discussion Newsagent on Bounds Green Road
"I too remember Bailey’s. In the 1950s my family lived in the house at the corner of Queens Road and Bounds Green Road. I must have spent many pennies, threepences and sixpences of my pocket money in Bailey’s on the products of the local…"
Jul 15, 2021
Roger Haynes posted a discussion

Newsagent on Bounds Green Road

In the 1950's there was a newsagent and sweet shop on Bounds Green Road, just to the left of Queens Road and almost opposite Bounds Green School, I think it was called Bailey's. I used to go there on Saturday Night to collect the Football Paper for an elderly neighbour and buy him 2ozs of Fruit Bon Bons. He would give me one when I got back with the newspaper. Can anybody tell me if a shop still exists there. Cannot check myself as I now live in New Zealand.See More
May 24, 2021
Roger Haynes commented on Daniel Cowan's photo
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Myddleton Road Planter

"The shop shown used to be Williams Brothers Grocers in the 1950's. My Dad worked there when we lived in Queens Road. Interesting the green tiles ( The company's colour) remain today. The shop seemed big to me in those days. The smell of…"
May 23, 2021
Roger Haynes posted a discussion

Wood Green and Southgate R.B.C.

Does anybody know anything about the Wood Green and Southgate R.B.C.I have recently found a lovely obituary to a relative in The Meat Traders Journal April 1st 1954.It refers to his time at Smithfield Market where he was clearly held in high esteem.It states that he was shaken by an air raid in 1940 and moved to Reading.A few years later he moved back to London and had a post with Wood Green and Southgate R.B.C.He lived in Myddleton Road for some years prior to going to Reading.Thank you.RogerSee More
May 4, 2021
Roger Haynes posted a discussion

Any residents still from the 1950/60's

Hi,I lived in Queens Road Bowes Park from about 1946/1960.Is there anybody who is a member or do you know anybody who lived in the Queens Road area then and remains a local resident. Maybe went to Bounds Green Schools, Belonged to Bounds Green Scouts.Is the newsagents still there on Bounds Green Road almost opposite the school??Thanks, RogerSee More
May 2, 2021
Roger Haynes commented on Colin Marr's photo
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Trinity Bounds Green Road

"Hi Colin, Is this the old Bounds Green School??? Roger"
May 2, 2021
Antonio Favata replied to Roger Haynes's discussion Bowes Park Station
"Hi Roger, I took some pictures of the area. I hope you enjoy them…"
Feb 4, 2021
Caroline Simpson replied to Roger Haynes's discussion Bowes Park Station
"Here is a photo from about 1962 of this end of Myddleton Road.  Now in the Haringey Archives in Bruce Castle."
Jan 14, 2021
Caroline Simpson replied to Roger Haynes's discussion Bowes Park Station
"On the right hand corner as you look from the station is Mum's Bistro - formerly Mum's Lounge.  It's a family-run Greek food and drink establishment."
Jan 14, 2021

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Hello all,

I lived at 16 Queens Road from 1946 to 1958.

My Dad worked at Williams Brothers Grocers in Myddleton Road for many years.

As a child I would love to go and spend time with the station master at Bowes Park.

We used to have tea and bicuits and he was happy for me to watch him at work.

Later I would go Train Spotting on the main line at Wood Green.

We were poor but I have so many happy memories of going to Durnsford Road Swimming Pool and playing in Durnsford Park in the holidays.

Hours playing football and cricket.

Remember the street party for the Coronation in 1953.

My sister and I were dressed up as Sir Walter Raleigh and Queen Elizabeth for the Fancy Dress at the local village hall (The name escapes me now).

Leading up to Bonfire Day we would make a guy and go and collect pennies at Bounds Green Tube Station.

I now Live in New Zealand. Whoever would have thought it in the early 1950's !!!!

No Bathroom, Outside Toilet  WOW.

Roger

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QUEENS ROAD. BOWES PARK

Posted on April 23, 2022 at 23:30 0 Comments

I lived at this address late 1940’s ,1950’s to 1958. Went to Bounds Green Infants and Juniors. Is there anybody on here who lived in the area at that time or lives at 16 Queens Road now and has memories to share. I now live in New Zealand and have great childhood memories of the area even though times were hard. Roger

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At 9:27 on July 15, 2020, Deirdre Stowell-Smith said…

Hi Roger,

I grew up in Alexandra Park and remember going swimming at Durnsford in the 1970s/1980s.  I volunteer for the Hornsey Historical Society and we're always interested in people's memories.  

Have a look at the Bounds Green and Bowes Park section on our website and get in touch.  hornseyhistorical.org.uk

At 1:55 on July 14, 2020, Roger Haynes said…

Hi All,

i lived in 16 Queens Road, Bowes Park from 1946 - 1958.

Anybody still around who lived there at the same time.

went to Bounds Green Infants and Seniors.

used to spend time on Bowes Park Station with the station master.

great fun, mugs of tea etc. Roger Haynes coverworldnz@yahoo.com

 
 
 

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