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The Beatles in Hornsey Road

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ed Butler Jun 5, 2021. 21 Replies

 This is intriguing...…Back to Harringay Online

Cyclists on pavements

Started this discussion. Last reply by 1vut8bf3om5m9 Aug 13, 2017. 81 Replies

I've just almost had an eye taken out by an old lady cycling on the busy pavement at Crouch End Broadway with an umbrella up - there are so may cyclists dangerously  weaving in and out of startled…Back to Harringay Online

Crouch End's most blatant pigeon feeder

Started this discussion. Last reply by Bob Ruggles Aug 10, 2022. 11 Replies

l could well have been blinded by a pigeon ascending from the pavement and flying right into my face in front of the green space at Hornsey Town Hall recently, so I was quite incensed to see a middle…Back to Harringay Online

The Sir George Robey

Started this discussion. Last reply by Hugh May 1, 2019. 1 Reply

Teh tale of the ruin of the Sir George Robey, later the Powerhaus, in Seven Sisters Road, Finsbury ParkTHE BLUE FACADE OF FINSBURY PARK by Sarah LeoOnly a stone’s throw away from the busy Finsbury…Back to Harringay Online

 

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Christine Killick liked Ed Butler's discussion The Royal Ballroom, Tottenham
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John Shulver liked Ed Butler's discussion The Royal Ballroom, Tottenham
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Pete Reilly replied to Ed Butler's discussion The Royal Ballroom, Tottenham in the group History of Harringay and Neighbouring Areas
"Many a happy night spent there learning how to "dad dance"! The bar was always packed, but they were happy to serve under aged drinkers!"
Jan 30
Gary Smith replied to Ed Butler's discussion The Royal Ballroom, Tottenham in the group History of Harringay and Neighbouring Areas
"Yes, I am sure that it was 1969. I remember goig to a second concert with Des Dekker at Kilburn along with Lee Perry and others."
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Geraldine liked Ed Butler's discussion The Royal Ballroom, Tottenham
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Ed Butler replied to Ed Butler's discussion The Royal Ballroom, Tottenham in the group History of Harringay and Neighbouring Areas
"This is from 1969, I believe."
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John Lennon at Alexandra Palace 29 April 1967

"I WAS THERE and John Lennon walked between me and my mate as he came in through the doors...........couldn't believe it !!  Quite an entourage straggling behind, one strumming a guitar.  He arrived in a Rolls Royce, either white or…"
Sep 17, 2025
Lydia Walter commented on Ed Butler's photo
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The Beatles at the Finsbury Park Astoria

"Better late than never John. Nothing like seeing the original line up but I’m now feeling some Karma. I have tickets to see Paul McCartney at the O2 in December. Ticket price probably in the region of a few year’s rent payments…"
Sep 26, 2024
David Adrian Grant commented on Ed Butler's photo
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The Beatles at Astoria Cinema, Finsbury Park, 1963/64

"I don't know if it says something about me, but my mate Dave Earp and I were walking down Fonthill Road on one of our evening strolls, when we passed a large black Limo pulled into the side of the road. As we passed I had a quick look inside…"
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Brian Mahoney replied to Ed Butler's discussion Crouch End's most blatant pigeon feeder
"I saw a man fitting this description feeding a mass of pigeons at the bottom of Warham this morning. He knows he's doing the wrong thing but I didn't have the heart to say anything. The shopkeepers who do it are another story."
Aug 9, 2022
Richard Woods commented on Ed Butler's photo
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The Beatles at the Finsbury Park Astoria

"They had to be there in 1963 as I did a story in the HJ about kids playing truant to queue for tickets. I did a snatch interview wi8th George Harrison; barely worth it really. I said 'What do you think about kids truanting to0 buy…"
Dec 30, 2021
Lydia Walter commented on Ed Butler's photo
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The Beatles at the Finsbury Park Astoria

"Having seen them you are in a most enviable position Mr Shulver!"
Dec 30, 2021

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