Harcourt Road had a reputation of for drugs and sex workers. The houses nearby the park was considered as the nicer side, with families living there. The other side was a bit more rundown.

夏慤道當時有毒犯、性工作者喺度住同埋流連。靠公園一邊嘅屋睇落就好些少，因為有家庭住喺度 ，但另一邊就殘啲、差啲。

[from interview with Jacki Rowley]

1987-1992: Poll tax was introduced by Margaret Thatcher’s government in 1987

“Anti-Poll Tax Group” on Harcourt Road was formed in response

戴卓爾政府於1987年引進人頭稅 夏慤道有街坊組織「反人頭稅小組」

[from interview with Simon Ogden]