A long-awaited reprint in an attractive new format of this book, first published in 1982. Liza grew up in the Keeper’s Lodge of Queens Wood, Highgate (now an ecology centre and café).
Mark
Geology from a Churchyard – A Tombstone Trail Round St. Mary’s, Hornsey
This illustrated booklet, written by an eminent local geologist, provides an informative account of the materials, design and features of St. Mary’s churchyard and its 18th and 19th century gravestones and tombs.
Buried in Hornsey – The Graves of St. Mary’s Churchyard
This illustrated booklet gives a brief history of St. Mary’s Church and a conducted tour around the churchyard describing the tombs, gravestones and memorials of some of Hornsey’s famous former residents.
Gateway to the City – The Archway Story
Highgate Archway bridge was London’s (probably the world’s) first flyover, begun in 1812. This book celebrates the centenary of the building of the present bridge.
Wood Green Past
This is the first history of a district which began as an unpretentious hamlet and is now mainly residential but also an important shopping centre of north London. Wood Green’s past is surprisingly interesting and well recounted in this lavishly illustrated hardback book in a popular format.
Crouch End Clock Tower
A revised edition of a popular book describing Crouch End Clock Tower, one of our local landmarks. This edition now includes photographs.
The Story of Harringay Stadium & Arena
By Mike Ticher
In the 1920s and 30s Harringay became one of the most important sporting venues in London. While the Stadium pioneered the new sports of greyhound racing and speedway, the Arena popularised ice hockey for the first time in Britain and became the capital’s best-loved boxing venue.
Contributions Welcomed
We welcome contributions to the Bulletin from interested authors, who do not need to be members of the Society. Articles for inclusion should be concerned with Hornsey, its residents and its history. A length of about 2-3000 words is suggested, but shorter pieces such as letters or reviews of books about local history can also be accepted.
Muswell Hill – History & Guide
This book is published in a new format in which local historian Ken Gay illustrates his account of Muswell Hill’s unfolding story.