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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."
Jan 23
Gary Smith liked Ed Butler's discussion The Royal Ballroom, Tottenham
Jan 23
Gary Smith commented on Hugh's photo
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Mackenzie Gardens, Finsbury Park, 1910

"I guessed that it was Finsbury Park but I have never seen it looking so beautiful."
Dec 7, 2023
Gary Smith replied to Audrey's discussion Snatch Thieves on Wightman Road
"I am so sorry to hear about your experience. Unfortunately it is happening throughout the country. We walk, talk, surf the net, text etc with our heads down and unaware of our surroundings. It is now no longer safe to do so.  Walking and using…"
Dec 1, 2023
Gary Smith replied to Agatha's discussion Plumber warning - Neil Protheroe
"A nice response but you mixed up your "I"s and "We"s. If you are, as a plumbing company, going to post reviews for your own busines, please make them believable."
Jun 16, 2023
Gary Smith replied to Agatha's discussion Plumber warning - Neil Protheroe
"A nice response but you mixed up your "I"s and "We"s. If you are, as a plumbing company, going to post reviews for your own busines, please make them believable."
Jun 16, 2023
Gary Smith replied to HoL Site Admin's discussion More Memories Of The 50's-60's in Harringay in the group History of Harringay
"It does make you realise that standing on your own two feet shapes a person. I am a great believer in the safety net of the welfare state but as a last resort. A young person working to contribute to the household finances was not uncommon (I have…"
Jun 4, 2023
Gary Smith commented on Hugh's photo
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Manor House Corner & Wayfinding Post circa 1930

"As soon as I saw the entrance, I thought Manor House. I don't remember the way post so, if it was there in the '60s, I would have thought it was in the very early '60s though I am usually wrong about these things.  Diagonally…"
Mar 31, 2023
Gary Smith replied to Hugh's discussion Old Eel Pie House (The Sluice House Tavern) in the group History of Harringay
"I dislike coincidences but was intrigued to see that the first licensee was one William Allen. The other William Allen , the Quaker and anti slaver, arrived a couple of generations later and noted that the establishment was close to Wilberforce…"
Jan 12, 2023
Gary Smith replied to Hugh's discussion Edward Henry Chapman of Harringay House – Harringay's City merchant ‘prince’ in the group History of Harringay
"Thank you very much for this fascinating article,. The research that has gone into this must have taken many hours."
Jun 17, 2022
Gary Smith joined Hugh's group
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History of Harringay

For members interested in sharing and learning more about the history of Harringay and neighbouring areas, including Hornsey, Manor House, Crouch End and Wood Green.Register for membership to view (must be a member of HoL). Join by clicking the button to the right above the thumbnails of member avatars.See More
Jun 17, 2022
Gary Smith liked Hugh's discussion Edward Henry Chapman of Harringay House – Harringay's City merchant ‘prince’
Jun 17, 2022
Gary Smith replied to KP's discussion Macbook website issues
"You will need to visit the Apple Support site where they will list the supported versions. This affects all Apple devices including iPhone and iPad. It isn't so much the type of web site, it is the web sites using this underlying software…"
May 6, 2022
Gary Smith replied to KP's discussion Macbook website issues
"A couple of months ago, Apple stopped supporting certain of their software components. Since April 14th, the FCA rules regarding online security (in particular checkouts) kicked in. This has particularly affected Mastercard, John Lewis and M&S…"
May 5, 2022
Gary Smith commented on Hugh's photo
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Lordship Park Model Traffic Area, 1947

"Just Googled Tottenham Lido, that was in Lordship Lane on Broadwater Farm. That disappeared in the '80s. I think that is what I was thinking about."
Mar 18, 2022
Gary Smith commented on Hugh's photo
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Lordship Park Model Traffic Area, 1947

"I so remember this as a very young child. Do I remember an outdoor swimming area, a lido nearby? This would have been early to mid '60s."
Mar 18, 2022

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