The material on this page is organised chronologically, with the most recent additions at the top.
As well as the individually authored articles, there is also a series of 'brief histories', produced by the Society, to give a general introduction to the history of the local areas and buildings.
From Office Boy to Press Baron
The fourth article in our series – Hornsey Personalities of the Past
This is the classic ‘rags to riches’ story. The son of itinerant Polish immigrants, Elias went on to own a large property in Highgate called Southwood Court. [Read more…] about Julius Salter Elias, Viscount Southwood, 1873 – 1946
Another article in our series Church Buildings which have changed their Function
This imposing mid-1850s building is best viewed from Haringey Park N8 or whilst walking on Crouch Hill. Park Chapel has had a chequered 167 year existence; [Read more…] about Hymns and Rock Music: Park Chapel, Crouch End
This is the third article in our series – Hornsey Personalities of the Past
The capture of a Scottish sea captain by the French, another Scots’ decision to emigrate to Australia and his wife’s concern for her large family – all played a part in the foundation of David Greig Ltd. the first chain of grocery shops in the UK. [Read more…] about David Grieg (1861 – 1952): Hornsey’s educational philanthropist
A new adaptation of Jane Austen’s Persuasion is running at the Alexandra Palace Theatre until 30th April. [Read more…] about Persuasion at the Alexandra Palace Theatre
This is the third article in our 2022 series on Church Buildings which have changed their Function
Seeking your dream apartment in North London, modern but with a quirky difference? [Read more…] about St Luke’s Church, Mayfield Road, Hornsey
Fantastic news this week from Bruce Castle Museum & Archive – they’ve been awarded £588,900 by the Arts Council England (ACE) MEND Fund, part of the government’s Cultural Investment Fund. [Read more…] about Bruce Castle Museum Restoration Funding
Bulletin 63 appears after another difficult year for the Society during the continued pandemic, but one where we did at least manage to celebrate our 50th anniversary with cake and fizz at the Old Schoolhouse, undeterred by wild winds and rain. [Read more…] about The 2022 HHS Bulletin
This is the second article in our 2022 series – Hornsey Personalities of the Past
Charlotte Cowdroy earned a national reputation for herself as headmistress of the school she owned – Crouch End High School and College (1900-1974), which educated girls between the ages of 6 and 16 with a few staying on a year or two longer. [Read more…] about Charlotte Cowdroy (1864-1932): A Headmistress with Trenchant Educational Ideas
We resume our 2022 series on Church Buildings which have changed their Function with this second article.
On the corner of the Broadway and Princes Avenue N10 stands an imposing building with a corner tower surmounted by a copper spirelet, white flint walls, large tracery windows and Ruabon brick mouldings round the doors. The signs outside reads, ‘Miller & Carter Steakhouse’ but on the east wall is a tablet stating, ‘To the Glory of God. This Stone was Laid by Henry Robson Esq. 24th May 1902’. [Read more…] about Going?..Going? The Protracted story behind 87 Muswell Hill Broadway
Hornsey Journal 15th February 1952
SORROW FOR THE KING:
LOYALTY TO THE QUEEN
Standing in respectful silence, a full muster of the members of Hornsey Borough Council at a special meeting on Monday (11th Feb.) unanimously passed a resolution to send an address of condolence, sympathy and loyalty to the Queen and the Royal Family. [Read more…] about Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee 2022 – Accession Part III