Music in Alexandra Palace internment camp by sixth-former Patrick Hegarty Morrish was short-listed in the ‘short article’ category by the British Association for Local History (BALH) in their awards for publications in 2018. His article came joint second out of about 500 entries which is a considerable achievement for an A Level student. [Read more…] about Young HHS Bulletin Writer Wins Award
Articles
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.
David (Tec) Evans 1929-2018
David Evans, who died on 28 February 2018 as a result of leukaemia, was a long-standing member of the HHS. In addition to his family (wife Brenda and four daughters) David had two other great interests: the recording of local history and London traditions, and the Scout Movement. [Read more…] about David (Tec) Evans 1929-2018
Smithfield Square’s Fascinating Past: Part Three
We consider our bathroom and en-suite facilities and our plumbed-in washing machines to be everyday life necessities, but what happened in Hornsey’s past when many houses lacked these essentials? [Read more…] about Smithfield Square’s Fascinating Past: Part Three
Smithfield Square’s Fascinating Past: Part Two
Recycling a new idea? No, over a hundred and fifty years ago our Hornsey predecessors had organised the recycling of their domestic waste in an impressive way on part of what is now Smithfield Square. [Read more…] about Smithfield Square’s Fascinating Past: Part Two
Smithfield Square’s Fascinating Past: Part 1
This major building development on a 13 acre site in Hornsey High Street has radically altered the appearance and character of Hornsey Village. What was there before the bulldozers got to work? [Read more…] about Smithfield Square’s Fascinating Past: Part 1
A Goldmine of Memories
David Winskill reviews “Memories of Tenants of Margaret Hill House”
Margaret Hill House on Middle Lane has always brought to mind a large German Schloss! I think that is because of the big round tower on the corner of Palace Road and the broad, low pitched roof. [Read more…] about A Goldmine of Memories
Hornsey: Birthplace Of Lotus Cars
Colin Chapman, founder of Lotus Cars, started the business here in Hornsey. [Read more…] about Hornsey: Birthplace Of Lotus Cars
St Mary’s Tower Memorial Boards
Inside St Mary’s Tower in Hornsey High Street on the north wall of the ground floor room are four panels mounted as one memorial board listing the names of 136 men from Hornsey who died in the First World War. These were found in a skip! How was the mystery of their origin unravelled? [Read more…] about St Mary’s Tower Memorial Boards
The Priory Park Philosophers
The Friends of Priory Park N8 are working with a company to design a sundial to be placed in The Philosophers’ Garden in the park. But why does the garden have the name it has? [Read more…] about The Priory Park Philosophers
The Early History of Muswell Hill Library
Muswell Hill Library was recently threatened with closure. After a huge local campaign, it was eventually kept open. This is the early history of what would have been lost. [Read more…] about The Early History of Muswell Hill Library