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I have no memory of the houses in Park Lane, what year did they come down?
I have no memory of the houses in Park Lane, what year did they come down?
I can recall the houses in Paxton Road too...they used to have 'LEB OFF' painted on them. I used to think it was a swear word!. That would have been early 1970's i think.Absolutely no idea mate. My memory is shot to pieces.
They were there when i started going as well(76). Got told once that they were grounds man's houses.Makes sense.I can recall the houses in Paxton Road too...they used to have 'LEB OFF' painted on them. I used to think it was a swear word!. That would have been early 1970's i think.
I'd discovered beer by 76 Sean so like NN my memory has now been addled. I used to use the British Queen but had a soft spot for the Whitehall Tavern. Graduated to the Vic and the Brewers over the years.They were there when i started going as well(76). Got told once that they were grounds man's houses.Makes sense.
The park lane ones up where it meets Worcester ave lasted until the late 80s i think.
My first spurs local was the Milford,and still my favourite, closely followed by the BQ.Drank in the Whitehall for a while as well. Use the Vic these days or the two brewers ,or if up the other end of the high rd the Coach & horsesI'd discovered beer by 76 Sean so like NN my memory has now been addled. I used to use the British Queen but had a soft spot for the Whitehall Tavern. Graduated to the Vic and the Brewers over the years.