Burgoyne Road from the New River, c1905

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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