What was it like, you might wonder, to live in Palmers Green before the roar of traffic filled the air? Palmers Green, a place that was once a sleepy hamlet, barely a dot on the map. By 1801, it had blossomed, but only just, with 54 buildings, including a couple of welcoming inns. Imagine those quiet lanes, the clip-clop of horses’ hooves echoing through the centuries. The arrival of the railway in 1871, snaking its way from Wood Green to Enfield, heralded a change. Although the Palmers Green station stood a good half-mile from the heart of the village, it whispered of progress. It wasn’t until 1902, however, that Palmers Green truly awakened. The grand estates, once tightly held, began to release their land, like secrets whispered on the wind. The Old Park Estate, nestled between Fox Lane and Aldermans Hill, unfurled, along with the Hazelwood Park Estate. Even now, echoes of that era endure. Picture the Hazelwood Infant and Junior Schools, their foundations laid in 1908, a testament to the growth that was sweeping through Palmers Green. Today, this village, drawn into the embrace of London yet retaining a unique character, stands proud, a testament to its intriguing past.
Southfields Methodist Church
Curiosity stirred within the heart of Southfields as a new chapter began. Southfields Methodist Church held its first public service