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Kevin Nairn commented on Hugh's photo
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St Ann's Hospital c1905

"Yes, I remember the school crossing man. Didn't know what "all aboard" meant. Obviously a naval expression. Sorry for any delays answering but I lead an incredibly busy life, and can't always check my emails; texts; Watsapps;…"
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Kevin Nairn replied to Maddy's discussion How much to paint a house?
"Contact John Walker, painter & decorator. 45 years' experience and specializes in exterior decorating. He is NOT cheap, but gives a no quibble guarantee. 07528 754415. Warning: John is a professional decorator, it's not how good it…"
Apr 4
Kevin Nairn replied to Alice B's discussion Tough times for Green Lanes?
"Re: How do the shops / restaurants with practically no custom survive? Never mind them, how do all the jewelry shops with NO customers stay open and make a profit. Every time I pass them, there's no one in there, sometimes including staff. I…"
Mar 21
Kevin Nairn replied to HoL Site Admin's discussion Vintage Bus Running Day - Wood Green - this Sunday, 23rd March 2025
"In the early 70s, I went to Wood Green and saw a crowd of people opposite Wood Green tube station. I went to have a look at what was going on, and saw Reg Varney maneuvering a green bus on the forecourt of the Eastern National bus garage, which used…"
Mar 21
Kevin Nairn replied to Hugh's discussion Memories of living in Harringay from 1962 to 1965 in the group History of Harringay and Neighbouring Areas
"The school in Black Boy Lane (now La Rose Lane) was Woodlands Park Infants and Primary School, I was there from 1958 to 1964. They failed their Ofsted and changed names to Chestnuts after Chestnuts park, also known as Woodlands park."
Mar 7
Kevin Nairn commented on Hugh's photo
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Old Park Chapel Crouch End, 1863

"Why is Haringey Park spelt that way, and not Harringay? I thought that Harringay was changed to Haringey when the borough expanded to include Hornsey? Is Haringey the original spelling?"
Feb 24
Kevin Nairn commented on Hugh's photo
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St Ann's Hospital c1905

"Woodlands Park Junior School, 1958 - 1964: Headteacher Mr Haywood, other teachers Mrs. Parrot, Mrs. Rudge the dates I was there. There was also a Mr Lamb or Laum or something like that. My sister Beryl Nairn went to South Grove in the early 60s, she…"
Jan 29
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St Ann's Road Station / Seven Sisters Road, c 1910

"Fantastic picture as I live round the corner. After the brick building was demolished, a hut was erected as a newsagent. I was a paper boy there in the late 60s, it was run by a guy called "Nobby". There were 7 paper boys working there at…"
Jan 28
Kevin Nairn replied to Robin's discussion needing a cleaner
"I can recommend Femme 07519 217157. She cleans all over Haringey, is reliable, trustworthy and punctual. She has many checkable references, and loves cats and dogs!"
Jan 28
Kevin Nairn commented on Hugh's photo
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Pink Floyd in Wood Green 1968/69

"You've also left out The Club Noriek? Opposite Seven Sisters station, at the junction of Seven Sisters road and Tottenham High road. It later became Apex House and now apartments. It used to be full of hippies lying on the floor, probably…"
Dec 9, 2024
Kevin Nairn replied to Jacky Darville's discussion CLEANER
"Hi, my cleaner is Femme and she's been working for me for about 5 years. She's trustworthy, reliable, efficient and punctual. She cleans all over Haringey and can supply references. She has a pleasant personality and greets you with a…"
Nov 15, 2024
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"Hi, can you text me on 07368 430574"
Oct 9, 2024
Kevin Nairn commented on Hugh's photo
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Hornsey Rise (Other Side of Crouch End Hill), c1905

"Lewis Collins, who lived in Crouch End,  wouldn't get out of bed in the morning, and was always late getting to the studio. Answer? The studio came to him! That's why lots of episodes of The Professional are shot around Crouch End.…"
Sep 30, 2024
Kevin Nairn replied to Cml's discussion Double glazed sashes in Harringay?
"Muswell Hill Joinery in Hornsey High street, used to fit thin double glazed sealed units in sash windows at a reasonable price. Don't know if they still do that. You can buy kits for sash windows to stop drafts and heavy lined curtains for the…"
Sep 30, 2024
Kevin Nairn replied to Jacky Darville's discussion HMO's for Family houses
"All bedrooms, front and back doors should have thumb turn Euro Locks in case of a fire. Toilets must not be lockable but have a bolt or other device to turn by hand. Bathrooms can have a bathroom sashlock with a thumbturn. No other rooms should be…"
Sep 30, 2024
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Western Road Swimming Pool, Wood Green

"Interestingly, that when you're a child (primary school age) you can really smell the chlorine strongly. But as you get older..."
Jul 5, 2024

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At 13:07 on December 2, 2020, John Shulver said…

Hello Kevin,  following on from a previous message of yours:

You mentioned there was a lad named Jackson living next door at sometime. 

I just noticed in todays "Update, New Members" there is a Ian JACKSON-Reeves joined.

Could possibly be a connection ?   Let me know out of interest if so.

Cheers mate.

At 12:21 on November 7, 2020, John Shulver said…

Hello Kevin.   The name Beryl rings a bell but your surname unfortunately doesn't. Mind you that is no surprise really cos I don't recall any girls surnames.  Boys and girls were segregated at South Grove SM.  I was there 1960 - 64.

Be interesting to know when your sister attended and names of any acquaintances she had there, girls and boys.   

Where did you live Kevin ?

At 11:24 on November 13, 2018, StephenBln said…

Hey Kevin, yes..  will contact.

 
 
 

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