Palmers Green, The Triangle, Green Lanes c.1965
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Photo of Palmers Green, The Triangle, Green Lanes c.1965

More about this scene

The buildings here reflect the early 20th-century origins of Palmers Green; the triangle is all that remains of the original green. The A1004 swings right into Alderman's Hill past the railway station, and the outstanding building facing the camera is of 1904. On the right the anthemion-dominated free Classical building, by Evans and Davies, and the roughcast upper stories to Hamells, provide a very acceptable streetscape.

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?