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Alexandra Palace – Heritage and Conservation – Still at risk!

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Found – Grey Parrot!

Started Jun 12, 2015 0 Replies 0 Likes

Grey parrot found this morning by the shops at junction between Alexandra Park…Continue

Local history - a brilliant book review!

Started Mar 15, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes

The current issue of the Hornsey Historical Society's Bulletin has a really good review of a local history book about New Southgate. It should be of interest to all Bowes and Bounds residents who…Continue

New Southgate as was - a response to Richard's welcome

Started this discussion. Last reply by PeterLen Turner Sep 6, 2017. 11 Replies 1 Like

Hello Richard, Thanks for your welcome! I am pleased to have discovered this Forum and now to be a member if it. I live in nearby in Muswell Hill, but my roots from many years ago were in N11. My…Continue

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Alexandra Palace – Heritage and Conservation – Still at risk!

WANTED: architects, planners, conservationists, historians – all with an interest in the heritage and conservation of Alexandra Park and Palace! This is because the Alexandra Park and Palace Conservation Area Advisory Committee (APPCAAC) wishes to expand its membership with appropriate skills. No formal qualifications are required – just an interest in the Park and Palace with an appetite to get involved! The role of the committee is to advise the council’s planning department on planning…See More

Mar 7

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Colin Marr replied to Richard McKeever's discussion The Derelict Dole Office of Clockhouse Junction

"I have only just picked up on this thread. I didn’t recognise the term “Clockhouse Junction” – that junction used to be known as “The Cock – Palmers Green”. The now derelict building you describe is…"

Nov 9, 2017

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At 12:19 on September 11, 2015, Richard Matz said…: Hi Colin - I will happily accept your challenge as it may provide some missing parts of the jigsaw as I research the history of the top end of Bounds Green (particularly the industrial history around Cline Road).

I've often thought that the estate opposite Homebase was the remnant of something bigger, and remember a pub there now long demolished (forgot the name tho).

Thanks in anticipation.

Richard Matz

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At 17:00 on August 26, 2011, Richard McKeever said…: Hello Colin

What a great profile picture! Welcome to Bowes and Bounds Connected. I hope you'll find it a useful way to connect with neighbours and learn about activities happening locally.

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