Originally Posted by HBG (Post 9570759)

Did you know that Ann Robinson used to be a reporter for the North London Press? You're not her, are you?

Originally Posted by HBG (Post 9569801)

It's Friday night and I'm stuck indoors, in the heat, looking after two demanding dogs and a slightly less demanding wife. It wasn't always like that.

When I was much younger, Friday was pay day, get changed as quickly as possible and off to the pub to meet your mates, and go hunting for crumpet once the blood was roused.

In later years, it was still boys night out after a hard week's work, sometimes forgetting about family responsibility for a few happy hours.

And now? I can hear Eastenders starting next door, the dogs are getting impatient for me to play with them, and only a few glasses of wine on the hot terrace beckon.

If I had the bottle, I would put on my best gear, shorts and a vest, and wander around some local pubs to try and relive the Friday nights of the past.

Am I man or mouse? Well, I like cheese.

Originally Posted by Domino (Post 9570870)

the days when the pubs stopped serving at 10.30 so when the first bell went at 10.20 everyone made a mad rush to get in a couple more drinks to last until 10.45 when they came round ready to push you out

then on to the chippy

look how its all changed :thumbdown:

Originally Posted by fionamw (Post 9570878)

Yep, last orders was around when I worked at The Triumph at Friern Barnet:lol:

Originally Posted by johnnyone (Post 9570928)

We used to drive across from Leyton to Hackney as the pubs there didn't close until 11pm ( they opened 1/2 hr later). Much better pubs and more choice.
Plenty of live music pubs as well. Suited and booted in your tonic mohair suit on Saturdays.

Originally Posted by johnnyone (Post 9571569)

Lennie Peters used to perform at the Prince of Wales on Kingsland Road. I think I also saw him at a pub, the Unicorn? but I am not too sure.
He was quite a good turn.
The Old Blue Last in Great Eastern Street was another good venue for music.

Originally Posted by HBG (Post 9571550)

Friern Barnet? I know you won't be offended because you know what I'm referring to, but we always thought it was a place full of nutters.

Originally Posted by playamonte (Post 9571606)

Someone mentioned the program Eastenders & I belive that Facet (sic) square off Graham Road was used as the template for it.

Going back to Ridley Road market I can remember us all running along the roofs of the market lockups watching the Mosely riots in progress & I think (?) that Londons first wimpy outlet was in Kingsland High St.

Originally Posted by HBG (Post 9571644)

Looks like you'll get the telegram before me. I'm not jealous, good luck to you.

Originally Posted by playamonte (Post 9571661)

:D

Can you remember that name of that club in Kingsland High St opposite the pictures ?
If you were coming up Balls Pond & turned right at Dalston Junction it was down on the left above the shops, used to be a Mods hangout & the rockers used to use the hagerstone ?