Post by: Domestos on Thursday 14-Nov-2019, 21:52*
Turning to central Twickenham there are tram tracks indicated on Heath Road, King Street, London Road, York Street and Richmond Road. Clifden House sat alongside Heath Road on the corner of Clifden Road, until it was demolished in 1974. Fortescue House is prominent in London Road (later replaced by the Regal Cinema and in turn by Regal House). On the other side of London Road was Twickenham Junction as the railway station was then called. At this time it was located on the western side of London Road until it was rebuilt in 1954 on the eastern side.
Twickenham Junction was the confluence of roads in Twickenham, King Street, London Road and Richmond road. There was a large traffic island where the three roads converged, with a underground public lavatory down the steps.
Post by: Mayor West on Thursday 14-Nov-2019, 21:47*
Post by: Fearless Fred on Thursday 14-Nov-2019, 18:13*
I also miss the old Mulled Wine stand in the winter months, where you could get a large flask of mulled wine for £12, with the flask part of the price. It was great for those cold winter months to sit in the stand with some hot mulled wine you could drink during the game to warm you up!
Post by: Comet on Thursday 14-Nov-2019, 17:50*
cheese and sweet potato pie was great! Now they have the pasty corner. Which means me 'enjoying' the odd combination of Thai curry vegetables in thick Cornish pastry! Nice!
I used to brag to my guests and opposition fans about the excellent choice and really good quality grub over the last few seasons. This season? Hmmmmmmm.
P.s. My dad, son and nephew are all meat eaters and are a bit disappointed with the fare this season too.
Post by: TomBuckQuin on Thursday 14-Nov-2019, 15:34*
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Post by: dinsdale on Thursday 14-Nov-2019, 14:24*
So the pies go but the macaroni cheese stand survives...The Macaroni Cheese. The only food I have ever written to complain about in my life.
Sub school food standard
Post by: never sleep on Thursday 14-Nov-2019, 11:58*
I have only lived in the area since the turn of the century - so, for interest
Where is this area and what are/were the pubs?
Post by: guest694 on Thursday 14-Nov-2019, 09:38*
Most grandads seem to work on a basis of 1.5 trips to the gents for every pint... you must have a huge bladder! :)Or a prostate like a bowling ball!
Post by: Quinky on Thursday 14-Nov-2019, 09:36*
Pint in “The Albert” by Twickenham Green
Walk up to “The Junction” as it was once known
Swing a left where the Birds Nest use to be…
Pint in the Eel Pie
Pint in The Fox
Swing a right for a pint and leak in the Webb Ellis
Pass train station, swing a left…
Chippy for Saveloy, mushy and chips
Stoop Kings bar for pint to take to seat (yes, well before ko unlike some)
Half time… Jolly Hog
Full time… walk back to Prince Albert
Sorted!
Most grandads seem to work on a basis of 1.5 trips to the gents for every pint... you must have a huge bladder! :)
Post by: Mayor West on Wednesday 13-Nov-2019, 17:53*
Pint in “The Albert” by Twickenham Green
Walk up to “The Junction” as it was once known
Swing a left where the Birds Nest use to be…
Pint in the Eel Pie
Pint in The Fox
Swing a right for a pint and leak in the Webb Ellis
Pass train station, swing a left…
Chippy for Saveloy, mushy and chips
Stoop Kings bar for pint to take to seat (yes, well before ko unlike some)
Half time… Jolly Hog
Full time… walk back to Prince Albert
Sorted!
Five pints before the game , how many after! I must be a total lightweight .
Post by: Salisbury Plain Drifter on Wednesday 13-Nov-2019, 12:48*
Post by: raedarius on Wednesday 13-Nov-2019, 12:29*
Kicked out in favour of Quins new branded outlets and DJ booth. Barnaby Sykes are still operating elsewhere.
So the pies go but the macaroni cheese stand survives...
Post by: deadlyfrom5yardsout on Wednesday 13-Nov-2019, 12:23*
Post by: Perdita on Wednesday 13-Nov-2019, 12:17*
Post by: Rocker on Wednesday 13-Nov-2019, 11:13*
We tend to buy something on the way, or eat before we leave home.
Post by: guest694 on Wednesday 13-Nov-2019, 09:06*
I have told you all before.I’ve said to the boy that in future we’ll grab something at Waterloo in future.
Bring a bacon sandwich from home.
It grates because I believe supporting your club and generating revenue, but they always tend to try to pull your pants down.
Post by: Quintessential on Wednesday 13-Nov-2019, 00:21*
, watching people who didn't pay joining that queue
Yes I clocked that a few times as well. Maybe Mr Sykes went bankrupt?!
Post by: Domestos on Tuesday 12-Nov-2019, 21:04*
Have you not considered paying £7 for chips with 3 lowly chicken goujons served by someone that pro-actively tries to look insulted at having to serve?
It’s a 90 minute journey across town for me to feel like I’m in Ilford in the SWC.
I have told you all before.
Bring a bacon sandwich from home.
Post by: raedarius on Tuesday 12-Nov-2019, 20:55*
How I enjoyed queuing for ages to pay, then being sent to a separate queue to get the food, watching people who didn't pay joining that queue, then finally getting to the front of the second queue and finding they'd sold out...
Post by: guest694 on Tuesday 12-Nov-2019, 20:47*
The 5 stages of grief and loss are: 1. Denial and isolation; 2. Anger; 3. Bargaining; 4. Depression; 5. Acceptance.Have you not considered paying £7 for chips with 3 lowly chicken goujons served by someone that pro-actively tries to look insulted at having to serve?
Not sure I'll ever get beyond #2 - Anger at the loss of the best pies ever to grace the stoop.
Chips (£3)+grubby sausage (£4) now stand in the way and I for one can't accept it.
Bring back Barnaby Sykes?
It’s a 90 minute journey across town for me to feel like I’m in Ilford in the SWC.
Post by: J Scott on Tuesday 12-Nov-2019, 20:15*
Post by: Perdita on Tuesday 12-Nov-2019, 19:38*
Not sure I'll ever get beyond #2 - Anger at the loss of the best pies ever to grace the stoop.
Chips (£3)+grubby sausage (£4) now stand in the way and I for one can't accept it.
Bring back Barnaby Sykes?