Turnpike Lane, early 1970s

Comment by Lydia Walter on February 21, 2025 at 11:58

I remember Turnpike Press - think they moved to Edmonton/Enfield. Anyone remember Tunnys? I recognise the name but can’t remember what they sold. 
Can’t read the names of the other shops. 
Love this photo - part of my childhood home. 

Comment by Bill South on February 21, 2025 at 14:28

Tunny's  was a toy/model shop.

Comment by John Shulver on February 24, 2025 at 18:33

Love the architectural features and not an empty shop in sight.

Comment by Alan Blunden on March 1, 2025 at 15:35

The Turnpike Press (far right of photo) was run by Harry Kardo (Kardonovitch).My brother, Malcolm, served his apprenticeship there, to become a compositor. My father was a builder and decorator and Harry was one of his best customers.

Comment by Hugh on March 1, 2025 at 16:04

Hi, Alan. Harry seems to have advertised regularly for the sort of roles Malcolm took at the Turnpike Press. I suppose it would be too much of a coincidence to imagine that one of these ads fits the date he started there.

Holloway Press, 7 June 1946

Holloway Press, 22 January 1954

Hampstead News, 24 February 1961

Comment by Dan Rose on March 7, 2025 at 9:48

Fascinating! Does anyone recall Topaz Jewellers which, in the mid to late 70's, was situated at number 8, I think? Any photos would be amazing 

Comment by e on March 14, 2025 at 9:03

I had my ears pierced in a jewellers along this bit of Turnpike Lane, would have been about 1974/75

Comment by Alan Blunden on March 14, 2025 at 12:08

Not at all, Hugh. Malcolm was working there at the time the ad was posted. The position was filled by a Mr Jocelyn.

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