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Late Obituary for a Local Artist and Man of Culture

Started this discussion. Last reply by Liz Mar 17. 1 Reply

Sadly I read of the death some time ago of Peter Gosnell who lived in Rowley Gardens. I did on occassions speak to him on his (amateur) radio, but wasn't aware of his interesting background as a…Back to Harringay Online

A Crouch End Pub Tour

Started this discussion. Last reply by Martin (Woodside) Oct 12, 2024. 4 Replies

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Beware House Calls from Passing 'Jobbers'.

Started this discussion. Last reply by tigha Mar 10, 2023. 1 Reply

I've had two house visits recently from men telling me that my roof needs attention due to missing or damaged cement, it doesn't. Both times it was a small white vans with two men and sets of…Back to Harringay Online

Richard Matz RIP

Started this discussion. Last reply by Hugh Aug 16, 2022. 1 Reply

Just to let you know that one of our local transport history contributors Richard Matz sadly passed away in hospital last night after a progressive illness. He will be sadly missed.Back to Harringay Online

 

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Martin (Woodside) replied to Bethany Anderson- ELL's discussion Haringey Green Party Manifesto 2026
"Open borders and legalisation of all drugs, what could possibly go wrong?. No thanks."
Mar 24
Liz replied to Martin (Woodside)'s discussion Late Obituary for a Local Artist and Man of Culture
"Thanks for posting Martin. A remarkable life. "
Mar 17
Martin (Woodside) posted a discussion

Late Obituary for a Local Artist an Man of Culture

Sadly I read of the death some time ago of Peter Gosnell who lived in Rowley Gardens. I did on occassions speak to him on his (amateur) radio, but wasn't aware of his interesting background as a blind civil servant and artist.https://www.theguardian.com/politics/article/2024/aug/07/peter-gosn...See More
Mar 17
Martin (Woodside) replied to HoL Site Admin's discussion Historian's book is "full of discovery and surprises"
"Great work Hugh!."
Mar 12
Martin (Woodside) replied to Michael Anderson's discussion Bank telephone scam warning
"Scammers also know when huge sums of money are about to be transferred and get in first to divert it (this nearly happened to my daughter). Despite a general denial, I have little doubt that most of this type of fraud emanates from the banking world…"
Mar 11
Martin (Woodside) replied to SnazzyBangles's discussion Just Bitten By Vicious Dog. Please Help: Do You Know This Lady?
"Maybe it developed a taste for human flesh after chewing her ears off."
Feb 28
Martin (Woodside) replied to Justin Guest's discussion Water Bills...
"Our water DD doubled to £72 per month, last year's dry summer didn't help. I'm very concious about wasting water now, even to the extent of chucking bathwater into the WC to flush it. Every little helps."
Feb 20
Martin (Woodside) replied to Alan Stanton's discussion ... And What About the Noam Chomsky revealed in the Epstein Papers?
"It was four lines Alan, not 'an awfal lot'. I'm happy for Jamie to explain it to you, I thought that it was clear enough not to be misinterpreted."
Feb 12
Martin (Woodside) replied to Alan Stanton's discussion ... And What About the Noam Chomsky revealed in the Epstein Papers?
Feb 12
Martin (Woodside) replied to Alan Stanton's discussion Local Council Elections. Should We Check Facts We Post on this website?
"From what I remember, 2035 was a year Boris apparently plucked out of the air rather than being of any scientific grounding. Heat pumps are not practical in many circumstances (although technology can change with this), and where replacing a…"
Feb 3
Martin (Woodside) replied to Audreyp's discussion Kindness of strangers
"Sorry to hear of your situation and the uplifting 'kindness of strangers', but it has made me think. Although we still keep a landline, I cannot remember any other mobile number other than my own, which, with the loss of a mobile and its…"
Jan 28
Martin (Woodside) replied to Alan Stanton's discussion Free Palestine Demo Yesterday on Thames South Bank, No violence.
"A good article, not forgetting the same luvvies who fawned over Alaa Abd el-Fattah."
Jan 15
Martin (Woodside) replied to Alan Stanton's discussion Free Palestine Demo Yesterday on Thames South Bank, No violence.
"Colonisation Alan, as you must know is a very subjective and often complex thing. Even the Alamo, some may argue that the land may well have originally belonged to an indigenous tribe. While watching Zulu on TV some years ago, a young nephew walked…"
Jan 15
Martin (Woodside) replied to Alan Stanton's discussion Free Palestine Demo Yesterday on Thames South Bank, No violence.
"A new cause has just been found for the protestors, Venezuela. In anticipation, the Chinese production lines will be printing Venezuelan flags and posters as we speak. Soon, another huge demo in London where Ed Davey and Jeremy Corbyn can share a…"
Jan 4
Martin (Woodside) replied to Liz's discussion A Brief History of The Langham Working Men’s Club in the group History of Harringay and Neighbouring Areas
"Having paid a vist to the Langham club yesterday it reminded me of the Constitutional Club opposite at 657. I did go in there a couple of times in the eighties, you went through the main door and turned left into it where the bar was. I know it was…"
Dec 20, 2025
Martin (Woodside) replied to Clive Carter's discussion RAW sewage from Park Road Crouch End, surfaces in Lordship Rec; council complacency
"It's a common problem. Largely down to 'plumbers' who don't understand, or ignore the difference between storm drains and sewers. The dark side to cheap, unskilled labour."
Dec 13, 2025

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At 13:41 on June 8, 2015, Michael Cosgrove said…

Hi Martin Just noticed your 'Hi' on Folkmoot today!  Hope you are well Michael

 
 
 

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