Why you should PROBABLY never ask your neighbour to go to Finsbury Park - Harringay online2024-03-28T22:09:58Zhttps://harringayonline.com/forum/topics/why-you-should-probably-never-ask-your-neighbour-to-go-to-finsbur?commentId=844301%3AComment%3A503763&feed=yes&xn_auth=noIt used to be Cockfosters bec…tag:harringayonline.com,2013-06-23:844301:Comment:5052462013-06-23T19:52:31.215ZRichard Woodshttps://harringayonline.com/profile/RichardWoods
<p>It used to be Cockfosters because that was the end of the line...? 2BPH Fins Pk makes no real sense. But it used to be a red light district in my day (50s/60s).</p>
<p>By the way, how do we like 24 Hours From Tulse Hill by Gene Pitney?</p>
<p>It used to be Cockfosters because that was the end of the line...? 2BPH Fins Pk makes no real sense. But it used to be a red light district in my day (50s/60s).</p>
<p>By the way, how do we like 24 Hours From Tulse Hill by Gene Pitney?</p> Yes, there was a putting cour…tag:harringayonline.com,2013-06-21:844301:Comment:5039302013-06-21T00:50:34.017ZAlysonhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/AlysonBradley
<p>Yes, there was a putting course, I can remember going with my parents and uncle! In fact I think there were two - one straightforward, and a 'crazy golf' with little ramps, bumps and spirals. Up near the running track I think.</p>
<p>Yes, there was a putting course, I can remember going with my parents and uncle! In fact I think there were two - one straightforward, and a 'crazy golf' with little ramps, bumps and spirals. Up near the running track I think.</p> I hope your enjoyment wasn't…tag:harringayonline.com,2013-06-20:844301:Comment:5039552013-06-20T17:20:44.685ZBen Adam Sohawonhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/BenAdamSohawon
<p>I hope your enjoyment wasn't hampered</p>
<p>I hope your enjoyment wasn't hampered</p> Not only a "putting course" b…tag:harringayonline.com,2013-06-20:844301:Comment:5038712013-06-20T16:53:37.765ZFrances Hollowayhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/FrancesHolloway
<p>Not only a "putting course" but a delightful model village was there for all to admire when I was a gel.</p>
<p>Not only a "putting course" but a delightful model village was there for all to admire when I was a gel.</p> I went to Finsbury Park with…tag:harringayonline.com,2013-06-20:844301:Comment:5038022013-06-20T16:26:01.569ZJohn Dhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/JohnD
<p>I went to Finsbury Park with a lady.</p>
<p>We had a picnic <img src="http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad93/ucsycybersmiley/106.gif"/></p>
<p>I went to Finsbury Park with a lady.</p>
<p>We had a picnic <img src="http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad93/ucsycybersmiley/106.gif"/></p> Finally after many decades th…tag:harringayonline.com,2013-06-20:844301:Comment:5039492013-06-20T16:20:22.115ZOld-Age-Emporium(OAE)https://harringayonline.com/profile/OldAgeEmporiumOAE
<p>Finally after many decades the hidden gems of Betjeman's '<em>The Cockney Amorist</em>' begin to reveal themselves to me:</p>
<p><strong>"Oh when my love, my darling,</strong></p>
<p><strong>You've left me here alone,</strong></p>
<p><strong>I'll walk the streets of London</strong></p>
<p><strong>Which once seemed all our own.</strong></p>
<p><strong>I will not go to Finsbury Park</strong></p>
<p><strong>The putting course to see</strong></p>
<p><strong>For these and all the other…</strong></p>
<p>Finally after many decades the hidden gems of Betjeman's '<em>The Cockney Amorist</em>' begin to reveal themselves to me:</p>
<p><strong>"Oh when my love, my darling,</strong></p>
<p><strong>You've left me here alone,</strong></p>
<p><strong>I'll walk the streets of London</strong></p>
<p><strong>Which once seemed all our own.</strong></p>
<p><strong>I will not go to Finsbury Park</strong></p>
<p><strong>The putting course to see</strong></p>
<p><strong>For these and all the other things</strong></p>
<p><strong>Were part of you and me."</strong></p>
<p></p>
<p>Now just what did the old railway buffer mean by <em><strong>"the putting course to see"</strong></em>? Suggestions, please.</p> You should also be cautious o…tag:harringayonline.com,2013-06-20:844301:Comment:5036722013-06-20T13:04:53.945ZA C Stonehttps://harringayonline.com/profile/ACStone
<p>You should also be cautious of suggesting a change at Baker Street to any fellow traveller...<br/><a href="http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Change+at+Baker+Street" target="_blank">http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Change+at+Baker+Street</a></p>
<p>You should also be cautious of suggesting a change at Baker Street to any fellow traveller...<br/><a href="http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Change+at+Baker+Street" target="_blank">http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Change+at+Baker+Street</a></p> Skip the spanking??? Over my…tag:harringayonline.com,2013-06-20:844301:Comment:5037632013-06-20T12:48:03.114ZJeremy Browninghttps://harringayonline.com/profile/JeremyBrowning
<p>Skip the spanking??? Over my bare botty.</p>
<p>Skip the spanking??? Over my bare botty.</p> Never heard of the term mysel…tag:harringayonline.com,2013-06-20:844301:Comment:5033232013-06-20T07:04:14.200ZColinloveshttps://harringayonline.com/profile/Colinloves
<p>Never heard of the term myself. But that park is known for its casual sex</p>
<p>Never heard of the term myself. But that park is known for its casual sex</p> What can I say. Never heard o…tag:harringayonline.com,2013-06-19:844301:Comment:5034062013-06-19T23:42:50.134ZHughhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/hjuk
<p>What can I say. Never heard of this before, but found it rather amusing.</p>
<p>What can I say. Never heard of this before, but found it rather amusing.</p>