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Coburn & Hughes
Started this discussion. Last reply by Peter Sep 2, 2025. 11 Replies 1 Like
HelloI have bought a Honda Superdream, W reg could be 1980. The licence plate says 'Coburn & Hughes 449 Green Lanes Harringay' I thought I recognised the name so had a look on Google Maps. 449…Back to Harringay Online
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Post Office Telephone Shop, 14 Topsfield Parade, Crouch End | Interior, March 1932
"Hmm. we got our ubiquitous device in 1968. They existed before this of course, but that was when we could afford one, there were various colours although I don't believe black was one?"
Station Place, Finsbury Park May 1939
"Nice picture, just look at those telegraph poles! How many insulators were installed on each of the twin poles? As for the 'bus' with the external stairs, was that in service even then, or a static advert sign?"
Green Lanes Early 1960
"Not that it matters, but this photo looks post war, that scooter looks late fifties? Nice to see the trolly is heading to Winchmore Hill so must be heading North"
The train to Herford North at Finsbury Park, 1976
"In the 1980s Finsbury Park became a regular jumping off point for me. Either rushing it catch a Piccadilly Line train having just arrived on the Victoria Line or the other way round. I even changed at Holborn for the Aldwych branch sometimes to get…"
"Thanks for that Hugh
Looking through the website I sort of miss the community spirit, rose tints maybe..
Peter"
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"Hi
Appear to have a comment by Jennifer Gilbert regarding my post about Coburn & Hughes. Unfortunatley I can't find it. Perhaps it's been deleated?
Peter "
Coburn & Hughes, c1970
"Coburn & Hughes. I think this photo answers all my questions about C&H.
Many Thanks Hugh"
"Thanks for this.
My CB400N is red although I suspect the frame is from a 250. If it is bland then that suits me well, being of advanced years. Perhaps the rear licence plate was originally attached to a 250? Did C&H always have their name on the…"
"I bought a Honda CB250 from C&H in 1978, I think. Looked good in blue, and was reliable, if bland. Chopped it in for a Ducati 350 Mk 3 after becoming influenced by the brother of a friend who had a Ducati 250 24 Horas."
"No, the 250N came from Bol D'or Motorcycles when they were in Portland Road.
My present 250N came from a well-known online auction site!
Roy"
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- At 18:34 on October 16, 2025,
Admin for testingHugh said… She was a spammer, Peter. She's been banned and her comments deleted.
- At 14:04 on October 16, 2025,
Peter said…
Hi
Appear to have a comment by Jennifer Gilbert regarding my post about Coburn & Hughes. Unfortunatley I can't find it. Perhaps it's been deleated?
Peter
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