My first school was Pooles Park in 1961. I went to Tollington Park in 1967. Would love to know if they are still going. Was born and bred in Fonthill Road. My Parents bought our house when they married in 1949. It cost them just over £400! They found an old motorbike in the basement when they moved in. Wonder How much both of them are now worth?
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As a child in the 60's, we did not appreciate living in London, but you have set me thinking.Hope that this will whet your appetite. At the bottom of Fonthill road was the amazing Astoria Cinema. It was a masterpiece. Above the screen was what I can only describe as a Spanish or Mexican 'village'. It was built to look as if there were houses there, and I remember seeing a rug draped over a rail as if someone was living in there. It never ceased to fascinate me. and as a child I really wanted to visit this 'village' .
Does anyone out there remember Linda the Chimpanzee in the 60's?
Linda was housed in a cage, in a type of garage in Moray Road, with a talking Mynah bird for company. Linda however was considered to be a family member, and as such, used to spend time in the house of her owner. She escaped one day, which caused absolute chaos until she was caught.