‘Our Side of the Bridge’ tells the story of how a steep hillside south of Hornsey Lane became what is now known as the Whitehall Park Conservation Area.
Book details
Paperback: 52 pages
Publisher: HHS (2026)
ISBN: 978-0-905794-58-7
RRP: £10.00
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Using extensive archival sources, historian David Seton – who lived in the locality for many years -traces the area’s evolution from a patchwork of fields in the 1600s to the distinctive tree-lined terraced streets that largely define the neighbourhood today.
The construction of the new Archway Road in 1811 marked a significant development but major urbanisation did not come until the 1880s and 1890s. The grand finale was the absorption of the Whitehall Park estate into this development after the construction of some of the largest and grandest houses in the area.
This expert and engaging account tells the story of an attractive corner of north London: from rows over sewers to a royal visit, with a vivid and touching account of the Alexandra Orphanage which once stood on Hazellville Road.
About the Author
David Seton was a longstanding resident of the Whitehall Park Conservation Area. He spent many years researching its history and telling its stories through local walks and lectures. David died in 2023 and his wife Rosemary Seton has prepared this book for publication.