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by Steeveetee
Sun Dec 04, 2016 7:50 pm
Forum: Lesney Matchbox regular wheels 1-75
Topic: Lee conservancy road
Replies: 27
Views: 3068

Re: Lee conservancy road

Broadwalk, Winchmore Hill.
Mr Smiths home for many years until his passing.
Now replaced with two smaller houses occupied by notable residents.
A great pity, it was a beautiful house.
by Steeveetee
Sat Dec 03, 2016 10:41 pm
Forum: Lesney Matchbox regular wheels 1-75
Topic: Lee conservancy road
Replies: 27
Views: 3068

Re: Lee conservancy road

Well, that's another piece of Lesney history gone. The sign has been stolen. By a thief No doubt by a Lesney "collector" as it would not be of interest to anybody else. If it's anybody reading this, then I hope you get no pleasure from "owning" it at all. I hope you feel appropri...
by Steeveetee
Sun Nov 27, 2016 10:15 pm
Forum: Lesney Matchbox regular wheels 1-75
Topic: Lee conservancy road
Replies: 27
Views: 3068

Re: Lee conservancy road

The wall and the sign are from around 1970 when the East Cross Route bridge was built. They have managed to survive the 22 years since the Lee Conservancy Road factory was demolished. I took photo's of them a couple of years ago and spoke with Hackney Museum about them. If anybody is tempted to remo...