Sad to hear that Clarks in Muswell Hill will be closing down in February, leaving yet another space on the high street.
https://www.hamhigh.co.uk/news/fears-over-muswell-hill-high-street-...
https://www.hamhigh.co.uk/news/fears-over-muswell-hill-high-street-...
"Very interesting to get a glimpse of the final scheme, which I understand was years and years in the pipeline. There's lots we can learn from this. I really hope it brings some relief from rat-running and that it encourages more people to take to th…"
"I find this completely fascinating. I'd love to find some images of The Mansion on Alexandra Park Road. Interestingly, when I looked at the website of the Hornsey Historical Society earlier today, Alexandra Park isn't included as a local area.
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"I found this old photo of St Saviour's Church. Apparently it was built between 1903 and 1906. Which makes me wonder what was on that site before the church was built. The church seems very large to me. I had assumed it got bombed in the war and was…"
"I came home to find that mine has been taken away. Unlike you, I didn't chop it up as requested (couldn't face it I'm afraid). Maybe yours will be taken away a bit later this week..
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"It's cards only. But you can leave a tip in cash."
"If you can wait a few more days, I have a delivery arriving on Weds 9th which will undoubtedly be wrapped in copious cardboard."
"Here's more about Tim's co-operative bookshop plan:
https://www.thebookseller.com/news/big-green-bookshop-co-founders-p...
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https://www.thebookseller.com/news/big-green-bookshop-co-founders-p...
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"Thank you - this is so interesting. I'd love to hear more reminiscences from Brian and any other long-standing local residents. I also wonder what was on that section of Alexandra Park Road before St Saviour's Court was built. It intrigues me when I…"
My son and I had a very good experience on our first visit to Korto, a new cafe on Alexandra Park Road (near the top of The Avenue and Grove Avenue). We had lunch and the food was excellent with a middle eastern flavour to it. I also noticed that…
"Thanks for posting, Nick. I heard about this a few days ago and it is worrying."
"Useful to know - thank you."
I have a brand new string of 200 multi-coloured LED christmas lights from Robert Dyas available to anyone who wants them. Collection from the Alexandra Park area.
https://www.robertdyas.co.uk/robert-dyas-mains-operated-led-string-...
https://www.robertdyas.co.uk/robert-dyas-mains-operated-led-string-...
"Thank you Fiona and Janice - I am very grateful for both your suggestions."
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Great, Susie - thanks for getting things going! Will need a proper welcome message sometime ...
Annabel