Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
Alexandra Palace Lakeside Railway
A recent issue of the Hornsey Historical Society Bulletin has a fascinating article by John Liffen about the almost legendary Alexandra Palace Lakeside Railway. My friend Mick Berg who lives in California is passionate about railways including that one. I emailed him a copy of the article and he immediately replied with links to some charming film clips, which I think have only just come to light. See below:
https://www.gettyimages.ca/detail/video ... /450032314
https://www.gettyimages.ca/detail/video ... /450032320
https://www.gettyimages.ca/detail/video ... /450032318
https://www.gettyimages.ca/detail/video ... /450032322
https://www.gettyimages.ca/detail/video ... /450032316
https://www.gettyimages.ca/detail/video ... /450032312
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Permalink Reply by Richard Woods on
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I remember riding it - 50s I assume. I seem to recall that the A4 Mallard Class streamlined engine featured in a cutaway in the Eagle comic which added excitement for us kids. I also think I spotted at least one Stationer's School cap on a boy! Day off so must have been a first former.
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Permalink Reply by maggie on
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Great footage. I love the clothes, the hats and caps and a great example of 1940/50s head scarf tying, but most of all I'm bewitched by the engine drivers 'fag' which never leaves his mouth.
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Permalink Reply by Bob Ruggles on
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That takes me back
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