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.
We have previously looked at Southwood Hall in Highgate as part of the Lost Houses series and reference was made to two important 19th century occupants, Henry Virtue Tebbs and John Cathles Hill. This article focuses on the life of HV Tebbs (1797–1876).
[Read more…] about Lost Houses: Henry Virtue Tebbs of Southwood Hall
We’re delighted to announce that the shop at the Old Schoolhouse will reopen on Thursday 13th May. We’ll be observing the usual COVID restrictions – social distancing, a limit of two people inside at a time and compulsory mask wearing except for those who are exempt.
Shop hours are as follows : Thursday 10am – 2pm; Friday 10am – 2pm; Saturday 10.30am – 2.30pm. Researchers are welcome on Fridays between 10am and 2pm by appointment only.
We’re really looking forward to welcoming everyone back.
A 1972 series of Hornsey Journal articles by Ian Murray,
first Chairman of Hornsey Historical Society and Haringey Council Archivist.
The HHS gratefully acknowledges the kind permission of Archant/Ham and High for this reproduction
No.8: Hornsey in Tudor and Stuart Times
From 1603 the court rolls of the Manor of Hornsey have fortunately been preserved. They tell us a great deal about the topography of the area – roads, fields, bridges, woods and so on – as well as about owners of property. [Read more…] about Hornsey in Tudor and Stuart Times
After the departure in 1905 of the last occupants, John Cathles Hill and family, the house became a girls’ school run by the Misses Rowe who moved it from Sussex House, Bishopswood Road, Highgate. Their school was ‘for the daughters of Gentlemen’. [Read more…] about Southwood Hall School 1905–1930: Two Memories
This is the second article in the series on Lost Houses of the Hornsey area. This house has such interesting connections that a number of articles in the future will focus on its occupants and their connections.
Southwood Hall was built on the ancient Highgate or Southwood Common, used in medieval times for grazing animals; by the end of the 18th century about 4 acres had been cleared and two properties built. Southwood Hall was subsequently built on this plot. [Read more…] about Lost Houses: Southwood Hall, Highgate
The HHS hit the news stands last week when Haringey Mayor Cllr Adam Jogee and Councillor Elin Weston visited the Old Schoolhouse to mark the Society’s 50th anniversary. [Read more…] about Mayor marks 50th anniversary of the HHS
In a fast changing world, elements of stability and continuity are treasured.
Crouch End lost one of its favourite and most enduring landmarks at the end of February 2021 when Paul Saxton clicked the padlock of his kiosk for the last time. [Read more…] about “Paul the Paper” leaves Crouch End
A 1972 series of Hornsey Journal articles by Ian Murray,
first Chairman of Hornsey Historical Society and Haringey Borough Archivist
No.6: Danelaw, manor and parish
For 12 years, from 874, Hornsey was part of the Danelaw, that part of the country under the control of the Danes, until it was liberated by Alfred the Great. [Read more…] about Hornsey in History
This article by Pamela Jefferys links with two previous ones on the history of the Archway Road and Highgate which were written in connection with the Archway Road Inquiry 1973. This had been prompted by a proposal to develop a motorway-standard dual carriageway road from the Wellington pub junction, north of Highgate village, and the old London County Council boundary at Archway Bridge. That proposal would have meant, (i) the demolition of about 170 houses and shops, (ii) increased deterioration in the environment, (iii) a blight on property and on the lives of many people in the area. [Read more…] about The Archway Inquiry: A First Hand Account
Crouch End man Nigel Moore was recently told by his father he remembered that back in 1968 (when gas pipes were being installed) he had spotted some items in the cellar space underneath the hallway. [Read more…] about Under the Floor Boards