Enfield, Lancaster Road c.1950
Photo ref:
E179011
Photo ref:
E179011
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Memories of Enfield, Lancaster Road c1950
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Remember Stammers the grocers. ? Also what was the name of the engine reborers on the corner of Kynaston Rd? Harvey & Cleverley butchers. (my mum bought rabbits there!)
I spent my childhood living in Hillside Crescent, and will always remember doing my mum's shopping in Lancaster Rd on a Sat morning. Down Browning Rd to Lyons the grocer, then often for a hair cut next door but one, from the Oil shop in Lancaster Rd, next door to the Seed & Pet shop, then Henry Waits the butcher, sometimes to the grocer next door. Across the road to the cake shop, then along the ...see more
I moved to Enfield in 1990, and lived just oppostie the Hop poles in Baker Street. Lancaster Road had a wide variety of shops even then. Three Greengrocers and a Butchers to start with, as well as several bakers. Next to the Co-op, an old lady sold eggs from a half barn door...nothing else, just eggs. I thought I had gone back in time. Chaplins video shop, The Art shop, dress shops and photographic ...see more
Henry Waits the butchers, small shops that sold sweets from a jar and fireworks. Penny for the guy, small children waiting at bus stops with the 128, 231 and 144B to try and pry a penny towards fireworks. Girlfriend (Rose Gritty) down Drake Street. Rag and Bone merchant towards 'The Hop Poles' pub. Doing the weekly shopping on my bicycle and taking everything home in a couple of shopping bags hanging on the ...see more
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