Cornwall Avenue 1970s

Mon, 01/27/2025 - 01:27

I believe this photo was taken between 1973-1976, by comparing the sign boards in 1972 and 1977 photos

Date picture taken
1970s

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The right side of the street in the photo have even numbered street addresses.

Behind the white sign board of the Top Hat Restaurant & Bar on the extreme right is a partial view of the signboard of the galleon of the Ship Inn at 4 Cornwall Avenue, which indicates the preceding restaurant/bar was located at 2 Cornwall Avenue. 

Seem to recall the signboard of the "fish" (cannot clearly discern the lettering) but given its position on the street, it may have been related to the "Ship Inn" establishment.

Thanks. I remember now the takeaway "Hasty Tasty". An English-style fish n chips outlet. Food wrapped in newspaper with a copious amount of dark malt vinegar. Those were the days when parking was not a problem on Cornwall Avenue when waiting for a takeaway.

A 1975 photo of the "Hasty Tasty" takeaway on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=316239085516314&set=ecnf.100050026496355 and Blue Lotus Gallery: https://bluelotus-gallery.com/greg-girard, next door to the "Ship Inn".