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Rohinton Ghandhi: November 27th, 2008 To City Noise Editors, I have recently begun writing articles for the Verdun Messenger's new English Corner segment. They cover Verdun's history and the people within it. I thought your group......

in response to: Verdun Neon by CE

Don USAF Retired: I was staioned at PBURG from june 1958 util may 1963 the real reason bases were closed was so x congress could send the money to other countries as a free b. they colsed GEORGE air......

in response to: Snafu at the Former Plattsburgh Air Force Base by EvilGentleman

pat barfoot: hi. to everybody who is interested in pearly kings and queens. my mother annie was the eldest child of george and emma dole they had 19 yes 19 children .alf dole was the second born......

in response to: The Pearly Kings and Queens by Jamie

Keith Bernstein: Hi Richie--a trifecta between two Tilden guys. My father took me to the St. George pool during the 1950s and once to Betsy Head pool around 1960 and to the Coney Island fireworks several times. Here's......

in response to: Eastern Parkway Memories by Unknown

Richie Rubin: Esther H;Dem St.Johns pl.buses*were powered by 2[two] overhead electric wires[`TRACKLESS TROLLEYS']the last one ran in 1960..WE[St.Johns Boys]usta`hitch'`em by hangin'on in back..& jump off @ OUR leisure! as far as I know,no kid was ever hurt doing this derring-do feat!..oh,&`SAM ASH'music......

in response to: Eastern Parkway Memories by Unknown

RICHIE RUBIN: Folks,da reason I typed in CAPS..yep:BIGGER & EASIER to READ!..no?but it seems `tis`illegal'on dis site[?] so I'LL continue w/dese teeny lower case stuff..dig? Richie Rubin..& ALAN K;`Jungle Jim's coconut whip' on Amboy st./Pitkin ave.was da best!in fact,I recall `Jungle Jim'wearing......

in response to: Eastern Parkway Memories by Unknown

Jo ggreat niece of George Dole & Emily Baker: Hi Diane, doing the family tree at the moment, and found out that George Dole, Pearly King of St Pancras is my Great Great Uncle (my GG grandparents are George DOLE and Annie TUTTLE), does......

in response to: The Pearly Kings and Queens by Jamie

Alan Kupperberg: Eastern Parkway Memories By Alan Kupperberg Searching the Internet for information on Dubrow’s Cafeteria and the Famous restaurant on Eastern Parkway at Utica Avenue, I discovered this wonderful site. It brought back many wonderful memories for......

in response to: Eastern Parkway Memories by Unknown

anon: you are a man of little vision, George. ...

in response to: Ideal Dinettes by Peter

sythero: WOW! this is my hometown too; infact the orange bicycles in the 3rd picture are custom made in Chatt by a friend's father named Mic George. About a year ago we bartered for one......

in response to: Principal, KCRW, LLC by Ann Coulter

upfromflames: [[img:29233]] George: sorry to see your shop go. but what the hell were you thinking? you could have sold that thing--iconic image that it is--and made better money for your family. And not destroyed a work......

in response to: Ideal Dinettes by Peter

Angela Bentley: Hi everyone I asked this question before didn't get a response but I grew up all over brooklyn, last years in the city I grew up in ridgewood area Palmetto ave, gates ave and onondonk......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

George: Sign is now scrap metal. bye...

in response to: Ideal Dinettes by Peter

CHRISSY-46: what a cool site. I can't even believe I found people that came from my childhood, teenage, neighborhood. I grew up on Melrose St. between Knickerbock and Wilson in the early 50's. ......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

George: I just removed the sign yesterday...

in response to: Ideal Dinettes by Peter

Annie Hills: Hi I live at Netherne, in the former Admin Building. I have copies for sale of the book "A Pictorial History of Netherne" written by George Frogley ( former manager of the hospital print works).......

in response to: Netherne Mental Asylum by Simon Cornwell

john turvey: well done to diane dole. her and alf dole have the right to claim there pearly king status. i can vouch for that because george dole my grandfather was indeed the pearly king of st......

in response to: The Pearly Kings and Queens by Jamie

john turvey: my grandfather was george dole pearly king of st pancras boy dole elfy dole is the genuine articule. proper pearly king un like the plastics....

in response to: The Pearly Kings and Queens by Jamie

Violet Birchall: Hello Anne and Brian, Seems such a long time ago when we all went out for a drink together and such a suprise to find you on this site ,we are both enjoying retirement there is......

in response to: Irlam, Manchester by Andrew Smith

Anne - Ontario: Hi John Birchall, Did you live on New Moss Road and worked at the Tar Works? If you did then you will know Brian and I we used to go to the George with you and also......

in response to: Irlam, Manchester by Andrew Smith

CuriousGeorge: Anyone know what the neighborhood is like on Moffat St. b/n Central and Evergeen? Just off the L-Wilson stop. Looking for a new home in a safe area with modest conveniences -- grocery, dry cleaners,......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

Rob Tynan: Hi Norma, Regarding the last photo posted on the 27 April by Sue Taylor, I have a possible name for the chap playing in Cadishead Band. It could be George Lightfoot if thats any help. Rob...

in response to: These Things No Longer Exist by Andrew Smith

Gaynor Miller: I've just come back to this site after a year away and what a great load of memories. I used to live on Prospect Road just down from Lennie's. You all talk about the doctors......

in response to: Irlam, Manchester by Andrew Smith

george: san francisco hahaha...

in response to: Where in the World is Jack? by jack

jack: the earliest i remember is Staten Island in 1948, it was country then, i was 6, but there is a story i personally know is true, because i made it up so there, and it......

in response to: Staten: Once Upon a Line by CartLegger

Sheila Preston: Hi to Di, Pearly Princess of St Pancras - I was so saddened to read all these comments when I came across this webpage. I had such a great day with you, your Dad......

in response to: The Pearly Kings and Queens by Jamie

Jon Burgess: James Cashan, It would be great to start a thread dedicated to irlam and cadishead musicians and bands, there have been so many. My mates cousin from New Moss Road was the singer of a band......

in response to: These Things No Longer Exist by Andrew Smith

Rob Tynan: Hi Ron, This is a 1926 Map. The photo was taken at the junction of Whitfield Street and Atherton Lane. You can see the George on the corner of Liverpool Road and Atherton Lane [[img:27427]] ...

in response to: These Things No Longer Exist by Andrew Smith

David Warrior: Ron, I looked on an old 1917 map of Cadishead and Whitfield Street ran off Atherton Lane,(in the area where Anglers Rest is now) The George Hotel is still on the corner of Atherton and Liverpool......

in response to: These Things No Longer Exist by Andrew Smith

Ron Urry: Hi , seeking some more info... I have the 1901 census for Cadishead , RG 13 / 3662 / 113 / 15 with my grandmother on it. They were living at 64 Whitfield Street. Almost the next......

in response to: These Things No Longer Exist by Andrew Smith

Stan Hodgson: Hi Great site, was directed to it by Benny Hilton, I was born in Windsor Ave 1944 then moved to Carlisle Drive about 1963,along with my older sister Patricia and brother Bill, . We all......

in response to: Irlam, Manchester by Andrew Smith

The terrible disaster: This article has been republished as I was asked to supply the details a second time. --- We had walked on Cadishead Moss in the morning on Jean Dodd’s health walk with possibly 60 inspired walkers. When......

in response to: These Things No Longer Exist by Andrew Smith

Tex Re: Me: If you weren't so ignorant, you'd realize that once a group of people have power and control over a community, they won't give it up easily, no matter what the people say or think. ......

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Alan Taylor: Happy St GEORGES DAY to all...

in response to: Irlam, Manchester by Andrew Smith

alma: well, between flashing and a rape, there's a whole world. flashing, in purist america, really is overrated. and "blondes" overreact. "oh my god, he was doing "that" ya know" and stuff. a poor, clueless, lifeless guy,......

in response to: Pervert Masturbates on Subway by Peter

Deb Walker: Rob You're right about Atherton Lane. I lived on Atherton Lane for approx 2 years, round about 1988, in no.19 (next door to an older guy who frequented The George, morning,noon and night, it seemed)......

in response to: Irlam, Manchester by Andrew Smith

sicilian brookly gal: I grew up on wilson and george. big family building. every apt lived a relative. of course grandpa was the owner. went to st. jo's on suydam st. will never forget my......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

Diane Dole: Hi All, I have just finished reading the (hidden whistle and flute) stitch one by the pearly king of Peckham George Major. Fantastic read cant wait for stitch two the stolen whistle and flute. best of Cockney......

in response to: The Pearly Kings and Queens by Jamie

Dee McArdle: I was just going to mention that book by George Brennan. Kevin beat me to the punch. Bats, Brats and Stats is truly my favorite Yorkville based book....

in response to: Yorkville: A Neighborhood Recalled by Laura

george: i'm so sorry but the only place make pizza like NY is JOE'S PIZZA 16TH AND SAMSON...

in response to: NYPD Pizza by vz

Kevin: I would like to recommend a great new Yorkville book out by a Yorkville author,George Brennan,called Bats,Brats and Stats. It is about being among the last era of stickball players in Yorkville through the author's......

in response to: Yorkville: A Neighborhood Recalled by Laura

Andrew Smith: Wendy I'm sure you'll get to meet people soon enough. The pictures of the two signs above were actually taken up the moss from Cadishead, not Irlam. If you drive/walk all the way up New Moss......

in response to: Irlam, Manchester by Andrew Smith

j.smith: I do not think we have met, i have never been to the Dominion theatre i think you have the wrong Mr Smith. if you met my father some 15 years ago, you must be a......

in response to: The Pearly Kings and Queens by Jamie

Keith : Re j smith. I first met you john at the dominoin theatre tottemham court road on chas n daves 25th aneversary. you had a book out on pie and mash shops and......

in response to: The Pearly Kings and Queens by Jamie

Keith : I would just like to say congratulations to george major- Pearly king of peckham for writing such a fantastic book! The book is called ' The hidden whistle and flute' You should all go and......

in response to: The Pearly Kings and Queens by Jamie

Gav: real estate is a long slow thing. those properties are being amased by some developer that might be waiting for the last piece (little old lady)to fall into place. Think 20-25 yrs out,it's not that......

in response to: Abandoned Homes by JayEastsider

karen: hi, i have lived in Irlam pretty much all my life. I never knew where the town got its name from until today. I think the photos on here look excellent, possibly even making this......

in response to: Irlam, Manchester by Andrew Smith

Bob: I was born in Bushwick in 1950. I lived on Starr Between Wilson and Central, great place to grow up. We had to move in 1962 because the city wanted to knock down PS 53......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

j.smith: Shiny unhappy people All is not well in the world of pearly royalty. Beneath the peacock feathers and rhinestone finery is stirring a nasty battle for the soul of the kingdom. In Guildford county court this......

in response to: The Pearly Kings and Queens by Jamie

Joanne Amorello-minor: Anyway as far as memories from Irlam go I went to Irlam county primary and the endowed then to Irlam High I left in 1987,I lived on Ferry hill rd Harewood rd and The crescent.I......

in response to: These Things No Longer Exist by Andrew Smith

Bob Salmon: Hi rob Yes I remember Len Jackson; my mother got her daily pinta from him for a few decades. One of his employees on the milk round was a good friend of mine, his name was Ivor......

in response to: These Things No Longer Exist by Andrew Smith

george: i remember when the west side highway was still elevated that far down. past the intrepid. im 28 now but this was like 1983 maybe? that truck was still there back then but it had......

in response to: Ugliest Building in New York? by Peter

anon (cache-dtc-ad08.proxy.aol.com): My husband & I have eaten @ the diner for years, & now that it is under NEW OWNERSHIP it is not the same as it was with George & Mrs. Engelsson. yes they......

in response to: New Ideal Diner by EvilGentleman

bl0gh8tr: Place went to shit after George and Richie sold...

in response to: Park Slope Glass & Windows by sine

Michael Worsley: In Bushwick Brooklyn In The Early 1970's When I Was Growing Up All I Heard Was Music Marvin Gaye,Stevie Wonder,Earth,Wind & Fire,Herbie Hancock,Grover Washington,Jr.Antonio Carlos Jobim,Astrud Gilberto,George Benson,I Use To Go To A Thrift Shop......

in response to: A Rare Ruin in Bushwick by upfromflames

Peter: thats an absurd generalization, george. i live in new york, and i dont live like an animal at all; quite the opposite, actually. where do you live?...

in response to: Garbage Cans: by Peter

George: It is disgusting! people live worse than animals in New York!...

in response to: Garbage Cans: by Peter

anon (79-75-205-114.dynamic.dsl.as9105.com): HI to all you good people alf and mary diane george major and may davidson. The list of names go on and on good people all of them .ME AND MY MATE have had some......

in response to: The Pearly Kings and Queens by Jamie

Rob Tynan: Natalie Waterworth My great grandfather John Tynan, ran School Farm which was on the corner of Springfield Lane,opposite the endowed school. It was demolished approx. 1918??. He also used to drive the coach for......

in response to: These Things No Longer Exist by Andrew Smith

Bill: Saturday Nights in the Early Fortys. 7PM Start out at the Utica Pool Hall(132 Utica Av)for a few games with Mickey, Danny, George and Jimmy 8PM Pickup come Camels at Goldman's Candy Store (145 Utica Av) On......

in response to: Eastern Parkway Memories by Unknown

Chris: Washington Baths, Tilyou's Steeplechase Park [the fan blowing up the skirts , the giant slide, the spinning circle, the round ticket with George's face on it] Wonder Wheel's sliding car, Nathan's fried shrimps in......

in response to: Coney & Surroundings by kricket

Keith Smith: Hi Cadisheaders,I used to live on Atherton lane behind the George hotel,and spent years down the bamas fishing on the newt pond,had a great bonfire every year on the bamas,shooting slug guns on the railway......

in response to: Irlam, Manchester by Andrew Smith

coastagirl66: i have an herritage to be a princess but have not put a suit on for years. i have met many many pearlies but one pearly stay's in my mind george pearly king of peckham;......

in response to: The Pearly Kings and Queens by Jamie

Roger Whitfield: Hi Guys and Girls from Cadishead I was born and bread there and fetches back memories, first time on this site the George Hotel was built and run by my family and the street at......

in response to: Irlam, Manchester by Andrew Smith

J.Smith: 22 October 2002 "Pearly King" Jailed for Fraud - George Major, 64, the self proclaimed Pearly King of Peckham was jailed after he was convicted of eleven counts of defrauding benefits. Major was caught after a......

in response to: The Pearly Kings and Queens by Jamie

Anonoymous: I will try to be succinct with my words. The symbols, ideology, artwork, whatever you prefer to call it serves one grand purpose, and this purpose, I will reveal in the conclusion of this......

in response to: Airport Scenes 1 by aer suzuki

Stephen: I called in the Nags Head when I was in Irlam and I had a pint of best bitter and it was very nice and I had the buffet lunch and it was nice.......

in response to: These Things No Longer Exist by Andrew Smith

Doug Burdette: Although I have traveled the world several times I still live in Aberdeen. The Ideal diner is probably the one place in town that constantly reminds me of my youth and of a great era......

in response to: New Ideal Diner by EvilGentleman

suzanne robinson: no i have no relations who lived on essex gardens i had relations that lived on fir street i lived down atherton lane the back of the george hotel i was born down there at......

in response to: Irlam, Manchester by Andrew Smith

John Cooper - john.cooper@airspaceinfo.com.au: Whoops, That's not Prospect road, it is New Moss Road opposite the George. I have been away too long. John....

in response to: Irlam, Manchester by Andrew Smith

george: i heard they extended the CHA redevelopment plans to 2015 from end of 2009. Is that right? what is the extra time for exactly? any updates on the gentrification of the area? is the transitioning......

in response to: Cabrini Green [whats left of it] by corsakti

anon (host86-156-88-225.range86-156.btcentralplus.com): I have known George Major as The Pearly King of Peckham for many years, so I can write with true knowledge of this good man. I am writing in full defence of him as I know......

in response to: The Pearly Kings and Queens by Jamie

John Cooper - john.cooper@airspaceinfo.com.au: [[img:24335]] George Hotel on left, Prospect Rd on right. Working mens club was the Salvation Army hall when I was young. [[img:24336]] Early picture of the George Hotel. ...

in response to: Irlam, Manchester by Andrew Smith

Bob Salmon: Re the Bobs Ferry Accident: As remembered by Bob Salmon, an Inquest Witness. On the morning in question, I was awoken by a neighbour in Lytherton Avenue Cadishead, saying that she thought there was a gas leak......

in response to: These Things No Longer Exist by Andrew Smith

sperlimail@gmail.com: Boo hoo! :( Third bike in 3.5 years! I am still deciding if I believe in Karma... Anyway, for those of us on the hunt, if you happen to come across this sweet......

in response to: A Picture of My Bike by Walks now

j smith: so you met a pearly by the name of george major its a shame you were hoodwinked by this man. mr major is not a real pearly king and never as been, sure he can......

in response to: The Pearly Kings and Queens by Jamie

Parkour 4ever: Salut numele meu este George am 12 ani si sunt din botosani . scopul meu este sa devin cat mai pun in arta miscarii ( parkour ) . Visul meu este sa ajung pe......

in response to: Istoria Parkour by EXElent

Sue B from Colorado Springs: Last saw the castle about 10yrs ago, and alot has been added since then! It is truly AMAZING to see what one man can do if it is his heart's desire. We enjoyed......

in response to: Bishop Castle: Another Self-Made Masterpiece by Jim Bishop

LeYto ParKour: Salut numele meu este George sunt din Constanta si practic accest sport din luna Martie a anului 2007 si imi place la nebunie...Este o arta pe care noi toti trebuie sa o stim in cazuri......

in response to: Istoria Parkour by EXElent

rose colored glasses: its coming back, but it still has a long way to go. The area from Willoughby to george st from evergreen ave to st. nick ave is still one of the worst areas in the......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

EvilGentleman: Georges, The predominant prejudice in Montreal is still language. As an English-speaker, I seldom notice anti-Americanism among the French Quebecers. This may be due in part to my not being to understand most of what......

in response to: Yankee Go Home by EvilGentleman

Yersinia: The symbol is very prevalent around the Blackfriars Road Area - you see it on the Blackfriars Foundry on Blackfriars Road, on various small metal wall plaques in that area, which I guess may be......

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Georges: "The simple reality is, Americans are welcomed warmly by most Montrealers, and generally disliked but tolerated by the rest. And that dislike is often because they are getting mistaken for Torontonians, or other English-speaking Canadians. " Jeez,......

in response to: Yankee Go Home by EvilGentleman

sue george: my grandfather was assistant warder circa 50,s his name was Thomas Curry Cook would like to hear from anyone who knows any of my family in Canada. Lived in Bellevue as far as I know. E-Mail......

in response to: Kingston Penitentiary by EvilGentleman

EvilGentleman: You know the great irony here is that the graf reads "Yankee Go Home", yet it actually directed towards George W. Bush, who is not a Yankee, but a Texan. But then again, he was......

in response to: Yankee Go Home by EvilGentleman

Bobs Ferry Accident: We had walked on Cadishead Moss in the morning on Jean Dodd’s health walk with possibly 60 inspired walkers. When the walk had ended I had a chat with Mrs Heap the ‘Irlam Historians’......

in response to: These Things No Longer Exist by Andrew Smith

bob slezak: any body remember joe crimmins ..he belonged to the post ..he was my best man at my wedding .in 1961...his brother was george hoboken police chief ...........

in response to: Disused VFW Hall by mike a

Cjjones: im actually building the george washington bridge for a project in school ...

in response to: The Bridges of New York City by Peter

EvilGentleman: The Hall Building of Concordia University's Sir George Williams Campus: [[http://maps.google.ca/maps?ie=UTF8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&q=&t=k&om=1&ll=45.497128,-73.578948&spn=0.001831,0.003616&z=18]]...

in response to: Drunken Love, or Beer My Valentine by EvilGentleman

Deb Walker (nee Ormandy): Hi, Just browsing and came across this site - pics are amazing - we lived just off Dudley Road Cadishead - my parents are still there to this day. When I got married we moved......

in response to: Irlam, Manchester by Andrew Smith

.nanotech.: they all have occult & N.W.O meaning, Also, the are images that trigger Monarch mind control slaves.. the CIA has hi-jacked our country, the are heavy in to black operations, that use german (nazi) scientists.......

in response to: Airport Scenes 1 by aer suzuki

EvilGentleman: Nancy, Nancy, Nancy. I was not attempting to belittle you in any way, I just happened to find the name to be extremely funny, due to the **very** different meaning of the word "bimbo" in......

in response to: Bimbo Daycare by EvilGentleman

EvilGentleman: As far as the location goes, all I can recall was that it was on Sherbrooke Street between Honore-Beaugrand and Georges-V. I also remember the pavement in this picture is about 4 to 6 feet......

in response to: Grocery Graf by CE

Gaynor Miller: The other things i remember were the Bank holiday fair's at Irlam Park do they still have them they used to be on the August bank holiday! Also walking day I have a few black......

in response to: Irlam, Manchester by Andrew Smith

Jeff: These bridges are beautiful my favorits are the brooklyn,manhattan,george washington or (the G.W.)and the verazino narrows or simply put the narrows bridge. New York City is my faverit place to be and i plan on......

in response to: The Bridges of New York City by Peter

.nanotech.: [[img:18457]] [[img:18458]] [[img:18459]] [[img:18462]] [[img:18463]] [[img:18464]] [[img:18465]] [[img:18466]] [[img:18467]] [[img:18468]] [[img:18469]] [[img:18470]] [[img:18471]] * The Queen of England has reportedly been buying up property in Colorado under a proxy. * There is a lot of "secret society" symbology at the airport,......

in response to: Airport Scenes 1 by aer suzuki

procyon: sort of; important but not too important. the '33 world's fair was there, and it was the site of mayor daley's famous, ridiculous late-night bulldozing in 2003. from the next day's Trib: "Mayor Richard Daley launched......

in response to: Adler, 12th St. Beach and the Former Meigs Field by procyon

nell: http://www.answers.com/topic/sarnia-cherie "Sarnia Cherie is used as the anthem of the Bailiwick of Guernsey, one of the Channel Islands. 'Sarnia' is a traditional Latin name for the island, hence, the title translates as 'dear Guernsey'. George Deighton......

in response to: the warm fuzzy view from my window by hool

iR: Thanks for the visual memories. I to grew up in Fredericton and lived on the north side up on Highland Ave. I can recall as a teen getting up in the......

in response to: Northside Fredericton by CE

Guy McLaren: George Bush?...

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