Hornsey In The 50s

A Memory of Hornsey.

I grew up in Tottenham Lane. I remember well the police station, fire station and public library with Scara's fish shop opposite. (Cod and chips for 11d) I went to North Harringay Infants and Junior Schools .... walking .... and then to Stationers. We used to play in Rathcoole Avenue, or go to Priory Park. Summer days were often spent at the outdoor pool in Park Road, Queen's Woods or Ally pally. The fair at Ally Pally was also a great attraction during the summer. It was a great place to grow up, with plenty of green space and never any trouble. I left London in 1975. My brother still lived there but I would never want to move back, it has changed far too much.

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