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Permalink Reply by Lindsey Berthoud on April 8, 2013 at 14:49

Hi Terry - what a wonderful idea! 

Richard wrote a fantastic blog post on here about the Jazz Club. Not sure if it will give you any leads on posters through: 

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Permalink Reply by Terry Bailey on April 8, 2013 at 15:35

Hi Lindsey

Thank you for coming back to me.

I hope that Richard sees this and maybe has a clue to follow up

Although I dont live in your area, I know it quite well and thought it was the countryside when I visited my cousins in Oakwood, Arnos Grove and Cockfosters! We lived in Holloway so I am pleased now to live in Hampshire

Thanks again

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Permalink Reply by Richard McKeever on April 8, 2013 at 16:56

Thanks for you kind review of my blog Lindsey!

Terry:

I tracked down bits of information from quite a few sources however, there is an online forum with reminicences from WG Jazz Club which might produce a few leads. 

Additionally I understand that some local authority money supported the Wood Green Jazz society back in the late 50s  ... it's a bit of a longshot, but Bruce Castle - the Haringey local history museum may have some records - and possibly posters?

Another possibility is the Hornsey Historical Society. It would be fascinating to know about any material you uncover.

Good luck.

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Permalink Reply by Terry Bailey on April 9, 2013 at 9:43

Thank you very much Richard. I will let you know if I do find anything.

As part of my search I have co-opted another cousin who runs an internet book service, so I have feelers out everywhere.

My only concern is that, if I find what I'm looking for, I wont be able to afford it!

Thanks again and I will visit your web site regularly to see what goes on in my old 'stamping ground'

Terry

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Permalink Reply by Sue on April 8, 2013 at 15:36

Hi Terry

The big house you are talking about is still there but has been boarded up for some time now.   Sometime last year I went to a consultation evening about developing it into an aparthotel - nothing seemed to come of that though.  Such a shame it is a lovely building which has been extended quite a bit at the back.

Good luck with your poster search!

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Permalink Reply by Terry Bailey on April 8, 2013 at 16:10

Thank you Sue

Yes, that is a shame. I can still walk round it in my mind, but I guess it will look a lot different now.

I've just passed your site details on to yet another cousin who lives in Enfield, so you might get another member!

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Permalink Reply by Richard McKeever on April 8, 2013 at 17:04

Sue / Terry

As I understand it Forrester House, was initially one of three similar houses along that stretch - the other two were damaged beyond repair when Bounds Green Tube Station was bombed during the early part of the Blitz in 1940. 

And yes, Sue -  there was a proposal to redevelop the house - including (IMHO) a pretty ugly extension at the back entirely out of keeping with the original structure. The planning docs are still online including floor plans and photos - but there is no sign of any work starting yet.

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