Palmers Green, Broomfield House, Broomfield Lane c.1965
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Photo of Palmers Green, Broomfield House, Broomfield Lane c.1965

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The London Borough of Enfield will not be remembered for its sympathetic approach to the conservation of its historic buildings. Whilst in its care, the building has been a museum and a café, among other things, but owing to a series of fires in 1984, 1993 and 1994 it has been reduced to a sad remnant. Only by the grace of God were the Lanscroon paintings rescued. At the time of writing no certain use has been found for this inevitably deteriorating building, which is of considerable architectural importance.

A Selection of Memories from Palmers Green

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Palmers Green

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I came across the stories related to Palmers Green and was immediately taken back to my early years at Franklin House school in the 50's and 60's. I smiled when I read about the visits to Dom's Cafe, just a five minute walk from the school. My entire lunch money would be spent on a Cola float, Coke and ice cream with a cherry and a fruit pie for dessert! How everyone stayed so skinny in those days I have no idea! The ...see more
I lived in a flat over Walton, Hassell & Port in Alderman's Hill. Situated on the corner of Groveland's Road opposite Broomfield Park. Spent a lot of time in the park, on the swings etc & collecting conkers. I was living there from 1948 - 1956 (4 years old till 12 ). I went to Hazelwood Lane School. The headmistress was Miss Belfontaine. Walked there & back four times a day! Buying three pennyworth of ...see more
Hello everyone. I lived at 409 Green Lanes in1960. Does anyone know of an old folks home in Lakeside Road around that time, possibly number 59? Any help on how to find out would be much appreciated.
I fondly remember "Barrowell Green swimming pool. After the war it was on weekly visit. Now hears a thing opposite the pool was a old derelict house who lived there? and what happened to the house?