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Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!

Burgoyne Road from the New River, c1905

This photo was shot from the west bank of the New River looking north towards the backs of 27 and 29 Burgoyne Road.

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Albums: Historical Images of Harringay, 1885-1918, 3 of 3

Comment by Richard Woods on June 21, 2024 at 16:02

Strange how things happen but at school I had a friend who lived in Burgoyne Road. We visited each others home. But it was not until one day on HoL that I saw an address with looked familiar so I went on Google to have a look. Sure enough it was Davids's home - and for the first time I discovered he had the New River beside his garden! He never mentioned it and I never noticed!

Comment by Hugh on June 21, 2024 at 16:41

Was it one of these two, Richard?

Comment by Richard Woods on June 22, 2024 at 16:00

I am not sure but when I Googled the site I found this house and its has a basement. It is possible that my friend's family lived in a basement flat and that may be why the river never impacted on me - it wasn't their garden! But memory at this distance is a strange thing. For sure if it had been one of the others I could hardly miss it so either I am dreaming or...  heigh ho!

Comment by andrew simmonds on June 24, 2024 at 6:46

Like Richard I grew up, played and rode my bike exploring the ladder but it was only recently ,through Hol, that I discovered the existence the " New River". I wonder if my Parents kept it quiet so as not to tempt me exploring it. If so they did the right thing because I almost certainly would have. Strange.

Comment by Hugh on June 24, 2024 at 8:57

In those days, I’m sure kids had great fun dodging the New River walksmen.

Comment by Richard Woods on June 24, 2024 at 12:21

With dog I am startled to note!

Comment by Hugh on June 24, 2024 at 12:48

Richard, re the dog and the fates boys suffered from it, read the comments below that photo. 

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