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Local Historical Points of Interest?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Barrie Birch Dec 5, 2025. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Hi Everyone,I’m a musician beginning a small sound project. I am researching the old turnpike toll gate that used to be around Turnpike Lane and I’m trying to track down any traces or memories of it.…Back to Harringay Online
Loud music around Fairfax 4th November
Started this discussion. Last reply by vaneska Nov 4, 2022. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hi Harringay, Can anyone hear very loud music around Fairfax Rd, sounds like a festival? Anyone know what it is? Thanks,Alice Back to Harringay Online
Fairfax Road gridlocked with idling vehicles
Started this discussion. Last reply by Giles Nov 4, 2019. 68 Replies 0 Likes
The Thames water works have begun and Fairfax road is choking in the pollution caused by the idling, gridlocked traffic that has been diverted from Wightman rd. Can anyone tell me who I can write to…Back to Harringay Online
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Trees Fairland's Park being killed/removed
Started this discussion. Last reply by Nick G-T Jun 6, 2019. 19 Replies 1 Like
Two healthy cherry trees were recently cut down in Fairland's park, and I see today that the chainsaws are out again and that further cherry trees have been severely pruned, possibly to the point…Back to Harringay Online
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Local Historical Points of Interest?
Hi Everyone,I’m a musician beginning a small sound project. I am researching the old turnpike toll gate that used to be around Turnpike Lane and I’m trying to track down any traces or memories of it. I’m particularly interested in things like:- Any physical remnants e.g., old posts, animal feeding points, boundary stones, unusual paths or older buildings that might have been toll-keeper cottages- Local stories or photographs that show anything relating to the toll gate.- Old signs, or plaques —…See More
"It's absolutely insane to me that the council allows parking in what could be a bus and cycle lane. The whole stretch is a constant traffic jam nightmare because of this. It's like Haringey council are living in 1991 - beyond time for…"
"I agree, it's unbelievably dangerous. If interested and you haven't already, you can join Haringey Cycling Campaign who are trying to improve things in the area for cycling: https://haringeycyclists.org/news/campaigning/"
"So many trees cut down on Fairfax! Will they ever replace them?"
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