Hoping someone might remember this place as fondly as myself!!! As a young child between the years 1975 and 1986, my parents and myself would often be seen in La Fontana restaurant at 11 Halliwick Court, Colney Hatch Lane N12 most Saturday evenings. I have the most fond memories of this lovely restaurant and have my fingers crossed that someone else out there remembers it too. Does anyone have a photo of the exterior of the restaurant? Obviously it's not there any more - I believe it's now a takeaway? Does anyone remember the owners, Mary & Angelo? I wonder so much if any information, photographs, memories that other people might have of this place. Anything at all would be very grateful received. Please help me to re-kindle my youth and memories. My father has now passed away and it would be so lovely to hear from anyone else that used to go there. Many thanks.

Cannells? Sweet Shop, Station Road

Does anyone remember this shop and who owned it? It was about 2 shops before Garfield Road, walking towards the gasworks. I remember it from the early 60s and was told that they were relations. The couple who ran it were quite elderly. Thanks

Found on your site an entry regarding the Coal Merchant in Oakleigh Road South. This was originally in the name of my grandfather Thomas William Cox. After he died in 1934 it was run by my grand mother Isabella Cox. For some years she also ran a shop at the corner of the alleyway linking The Avenue to Oakleigh Road. My Aunt Cis (Caroline Clifford nee Cox) lived at number 33 The Avenue and helped her husband with what was then illegal betting from the front room prior to the opening of Betting shops in 1963. I went to St Paul's school from 1952 to 1955 and I remember quite a few of the other kids from that time. One was Richard Scrivener whose mother ran a shop in Friern Barnet Road near Barclays Bank. We were a big class as born just after the war. I recall the Batchelor twins Irene and Eileen and the Taylor twins. My cousin Chris Cox was also there but in another class and he ran a motor repair business at the top of The Avenue in the sixties. Our favourite place to play was the railway embankment at the bottom of the Avenue. We often used to watch the trains from the line path at the side of the Railway Hotel (Turrets). Micky Warner was a friend of my brother who lived in the railway cottages at the bottom of the line path.

A group of us (ex Friern Barnet County pupils who left there 1963) have been trying to find Jenny Hartley with whom we were friends. Jenny married a soldier, became Jenny Whyte, moved near Salisbury. Jenny's original home was 11 Pollard Road, N20 and she had a younger brother. I think her Dad was into electrics - messing about with radios or something, and I believe her parents retired to Bournemouth

I am researching an accident than happened on the zebra crossing close to the junction of Hampden Road and Colney Hatch Lane in November 1954. Can any one help me in pinpointing where the zebra crossing was exactly located at that time, and where the bus stop for buses towards Muswell Hill Broadway (where buses waited while the crew changes took place) Thank you. Thank you

My family came from the Hampstead area, St Johns wood, Springfield Gardens,Granville Road Kilburn plus many other addresses. During the second world war my Uncle Fred was killed in action at Cassino. The address at the time of the family home was 49 Severn Way Willesden. What war memorial would his name be on? FT Hobbs

Looking for photos of 58 Carlton Vale before it was demolished in the 1960s

What happened to Spedan Tower and Holly House which was once a part of Edgware General Hospital's nurse training facilities when I was a student nurse in 1963? No old photos of them on the site. I have a photo of each if anyone is interested in including them in the archives. Just let me know.

For several decades I have re-watched All Passion Spent. It remains at the top of my list. This is from Mr. Cooks days. I will be visiting Hampstead one day the last two weeks in August. My visit will be an all day excursion from London. Is the house rented from Mr. Bucktrout in Hamstead and how might I find it, simply to say I've been there. It is what I do, visiting sites from my favorite BBC programs. My last visit I went to Chatsworth and Sandringham. I also intend to visit Keats' home and sit in the Heath to view Constable's trees. Please Advise. Thank You

Does anyone know where Hampstead Police Station would have been in 1946 ? My grandfather Edward Albert Giles was a constable there until July 1968 when he was dismissed for not turning up for work. From that day, he has disappeared from the records.
A photo of the building would be wonderful.
Thank you

I used to live at 53 Eaton Avenue.. Loved the time I spent living in the Hampstead area... I would love to be able to afford to live there again... Now living in Norwich Norfolk..

Hi, I was just Googling some census info on the Kelly family and found your website. My husbands grandmother was Emily Kelly born 1934 in Wood Green, Middlesex. Fantastic to see some more very informative connections and relatives

HoWard GRAHAM and Emma FOX had: 1) William John GRAHAM b. June qtr 1874 Edmonton Essex Middlesex . d. 1940s; 2) Sidney Charles GRAHAM b. Dec qtr 1875 Edmonton Essex Middlesex. William John GRAHAM and Sidney Charles GRAHAM were well known having the first taxi cab company The Graham Bros. 1897 established a cycle shop which became a garage then a taxi cab business. They patented the sidecar and sold the patent in 1904. William John Graham became a Freeman of the City of London on 14 Feb 1923. He was also Master Serjeant (sic) of the 1/1st Hertfordshire 852 Yeomanry with distinctions, also a member of a London Livery Company (the Worshipful Company of Poulters) 14 Oct 1924. I cannot find his death anywhere and I think it is in the 1940s. IF he was such a bigwig why can't I find him! William John Graham m. Grace Jane ROBINSON. Grace was born 1874, Camberwell, London. Her parents were Albert and Julia M Robinson. Alfred was an Architect and Surveyor, St Pauls, Greenwich. They had 4 children: 1)Leslie T. GRAHAM had : Carl Graham; marries Maxine HEYWARD, 08 Dec. 1973, Tauranga, NZ. CANT FIND THEM! 2)John W. R. GRAHAM b. 1913 Edmonton, Middlesex, England, went to Germany post WWII, m, Margaret G. HILLYER, Peterbro, UK. June 1947. 3)Freda E. GRAHAM b. Dec qtr 1917, m. Norman J. WEBSTER at Rochford, UK., Dec 1939 4)4) Basil GRAHAM b. 05 Jan 1920, d. Feb 1990 aged 70.m. Margart M. LLOYD, Pontypridd, Dec 1945. Meanwhile: Sidney Charles GRAHAM was an Enfield Volunteer Firemen from 1891-1920 and was presented with an engraved gold hunter watch. His funeral was huge, 80 firemen and Police were in attendance and he was given a firemans funeral. Sidney Charles GRAHAM m. Beatrice Maud PETERS 1906 Enfield and had 3 children: 1) Vera Aileen Beatrice GRAHAM b. March 1908 Edmonton 2) Edna Sylvia Violet GRAHAM 3) Royce Douglas GRAHAM Looking for any descendants, any leads

Looking for any information for Frederick William Walker (given name after adoption) born 1 April 1945. His parents are believed to be Fred Walker and Rose. Frederick W married Brenda Joyce Lawman 1967 and then married Linda J Hackett in 1979, Enfield, London. Finding it hard to trace the adoptive parents, as I have little information. If anyone is tracing or has traced this family, I would love to hear from you

I am looking for Information on my 2 half brothers KEVIN LURTON and KERRY LURTON who were adopted in Enfield in 1959 and 1962. In 1966 my mum and dad emigrated from England to Australia with four daughters. Three years ago after my dear mum passed away, my sisters and I were informed that we had two older half brothers. We have no idea who their father(s) were but we do know that they were both born at Chase Farm Hospital in Enfield Middlesex UK in the 50's The eldest was registered as Kevin Charles Lurton and was born on the 22nd January 1966 and the second son was Kerry Charles Lurton born the 20th March 1971. I am of the understanding that the first boy was privately adopted through our family "Dr Jones" and the surname "Hedges" was mentioned by my father. The second adoption could have been through the hospital. They could have resided in the Waltham Cross or Walthamstow area later in life Any help with any sort of information would be truly appreciated. Thank you

Im trying to trace the children of the late Louis Jenkins. Louis was born in Dublin, moved to England just before WW 2 and was employed by London Transport. He died on 13th February 1973 whilst residing in Tottenham. His death was registered by his son Terence Michal Paul Jenkins, who was living in N.22. I beleive Louis also had three elder daughters

Please present more of the Herald archives of the 1970s periods

Seeking information on this family who used to live at 247 West Green Road, Tottenham Arthur William Cole and wife Lucy Nee: Pantling both born abt. 1910 and married in Edmonton in 1939 children: William Cyril born 1967 Doreen Veronica born Sept 12 1960 (my mum) living children of William Cyril Patricia Ann Cole born 1971 Seeking any information on William Cyril and daughter Patricia Ann Cole(married name unknown) for my mum, as she has had no contact in 45 years and this is her one wish now. Can anyone help me Thank-you

I am looking for information on two WOODCOCK families. Henry WOODCOCK b 1921 in Edmonton married (1) Sarah Ann MASON (2) Emma MASON on 3 April 1966. Following his marriage Henry & Emma lived in Tottenham. Particularly looking for details of any children from his first marriage. Charles WOODCOCK believed to have been born circa 1949 married Louisa ALLSOP. Date of marriage not known. Charles died before 1981, & Louisa is found living in Tottenham. The families are linked by marriage thru' thePENNETT family, also found in Tottenham & Edmonton

Im searching for any references to the Davison families who settled in Tottenham from about 1920 onwards. The main areas are in Roseberry Avenue, Ermine Road and Poynton Road. My own afther, William Stanley Davison originated from Tottenham and was born in 1961.His cousins also lived in the area and I am partricularly looking for any descendants of Thomas Albert Davison and Albert Edward Davison.

I AM RESEARCHING THE HAWKINS FAMILY TREE AND HAVE COME ACROSS THE NAME SAUNDERS THEY LIVED AT TEWSKBURY ROAD TOTTENHAM MIDDLESEX IN 1958 AND 1961 I HAVE A PICTURE OF THE SAUNDERS MEN PHIL AND TOM (THOMAS) IF ANY BODY IS RESEARCHING THE SAUNDERS FAMILY I WOULD BE GLAD TO SEND YOU A COPY ALSO WOULD LOVE TO FIND OUT IF ONE OF THE SAUNDERS MARRIED A HAWKINGS PLEASE LET ME KNOW THANKS