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Year: 1940s
Oakwood park
I was born in Southgate in 1938 and lived near Oakwood Park until my teens. In the early years we were often taken to the Park to play on the swings etc. I remember the boating pond, and the tea house where, when the war had ended, we were able to buy ice creams which were delicious! Later on I played tennis on the courts in the Park. I also remember the wonderful poplar trees which were all along the paths. I also recall that there was an 'ice house' somewhere in the Park near the tea house Oakwood Park was a great place and we spent many happy times there. Posted: 14/09/2008 10:59 by Sue Jones |
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Year: 1950
growing up in Southgate
We moved to Southgate from Muswell Hill when I was 3. I remember going into Lees Stores (I think that was the name of the shop) in Chase Side where we needed ration books to buy sweets. I went to St Andrews primary school which was very old and rather frightening! For Junior school I went to Eversley Junior School and then to Oakwood Secondary Modern. My sister passed the 11 plus and went to Minchenden Grammar School- I remember feeling very inferior! I also have memories of the annual flower show held in Broomfield Park - walking in Arnos Park and playng in Oakwood Park which was a few hundred yards from where I lived. There were 2 ponds in Oakwood Park the "dirty"pond and the new pond where you could paddle. and swings and roundabouts. Also a rather grand refreshment building where we bought ice creams. The shop B Davis & Co in Ashfield Parade was owned by my Grandfather. The Mayfair Coffee Bar in Chase Side and later the Wimpey Bar were the places to hang out in your teens. Very happy memories! Last edited: 06/02/2008 18:06 by Susan Hayward |
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