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The Worst Street in London Between the Wars (Campbell Road, Finsbury Park)

Synopsis from Amazon.co.uk From the 1880s to World War II, Campbell Road, Finsbury Park (known as Campbell Bunk), had a notorious reputati…

Started by Hugh

1 May 26, 2008
Reply by StephenBln

10-year Old Conducts Liverpool Philharmonic at Harringay

Harringay's London Music Festival in 1947 inclued the hugely popular debut of Pierino Gamba. 10,000 people watched this ten year old boy co…

Started by Hugh

1 May 25, 2008
Reply by Liz

Harringay Stadium

A quick post to let you know that I've upgraded the Wikipedia entry on the Stadium.......and couldn't help myself from also writing an entr…

Started by Hugh

1 May 7, 2008
Reply by StephenBln

Proposing Blue Plaques in Harringay

If you know of an address in Harringay where a public figure lived, why not propose a blue plaque? The selection criteria. He or she has be…

Started by Liz

0 Apr 29, 2008

Harringay's Lost Cinemas on Wikipedia

Following the recent discussions about our cinemas on this site, I've written an article on Wikipedia called Harringay's Lost Cinemas.

Started by Hugh

1 Apr 26, 2008
Reply by Liz

More Biking History in Harringay

Dave Davey was the manager of the Harringay branch of Claud Butler at 71 Grand Parade (See Claud Butler Racing Cycle Shop on Grand Parade).…

Started by Hugh

1 Apr 19, 2008
Reply by Hugh

Electric Coliseum Cinema, Green Lanes

A little more info: The Electric Coliseum Cinema was built in late 1912, and opened early 1913. Located on Green Lanes at Salisbury Corner…

Started by Hugh

1 Apr 19, 2008
Reply by Liz

The Racecourse at Alexandra Palace

In the Alexandra Park broadsheet there was a bonus this week, it is attached. Enjoy.

Started by John McMullan

2 Apr 19, 2008
Reply by StephenBln

Reflecting on 1968 (Nothing to do with Harringay...until Liz showed us that of course it did)

Given that members of this group may have an interest in history that goes beyond this area, I found this article and thought some of you g…

Started by Hugh

3 Apr 17, 2008
Reply by Hugh

History of the Harringay Passage

Attached is a PDF for the posters Paul McKay referred to in his post Local Community Noticeboards. All posters were paid for with a Making…

Started by Hugh

2 Apr 16, 2008
Reply by empyrean_aisles

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