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The Turrets, 43 Friern Barnet Road
43 Friern Barnet Road. "The Turrets" opened in 1856 as the Railway Hotel and was rebuilt in 1887. The local landmark has been empty since 2003
Picture added on 19 November 2009 at 21:30
Believe it or not, as a young child I genuinely thought this pub was the 'Disney castle' shown with the fireworks as the intro to the 'Wonderful world of Disney'. My Grandparents Mary and Percy Cheek, lived in Brunswick Crescent until they sadly passed away. Anyone remember them? The best times of my young life were spent in New Southgate.
Added by Andy Cheek on 03 May 2015
I remember your grandparents and also Janet Cheek. Was a great place to grow up in during the 50s and 60s. Sadly now ruined. I also used to think The Turrets was a fairy tale castle! Went to Brunswick Park Primary School from 1957 to 1963. Great school.
Added by Patricia Lucas on 22 January 2019
Andy...are you related to a Martin Cheek who went to Friern Barnet County School in the 70s?
Added by PETER BROOKS on 10 May 2020
Not as far as I know,sorry.
Added by Andy Cheek on 10 May 2020
Thanks Andy
Added by PETER BROOKS on 11 May 2020
New Southgate
