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
News
Bruce Castle Museum Restoration Funding
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
Floral Hall, 132 Crouch Hill – HHS Response to Planning Application
Application HGY/2022/0118
Objection by the Hornsey Historical Society
The history and development of this site is explained in great detail in the application and it can be seen that there was originally a single storey building which was almost fully glazed. [Read more…] about Floral Hall, 132 Crouch Hill – HHS Response to Planning Application
Tribute to Albert Pinching
Many of us were familiar with the work of our colleague Albert Pinching who sadly passed away in July. [Read more…] about Tribute to Albert Pinching
HHS 50th Anniversary Celebration ***Postponed***
We had intended to celebrate the HHS 50th Anniversary on Saturday 17th July in conjunction with the Crouch End Festival. [Read more…] about HHS 50th Anniversary Celebration ***Postponed***
The Reopening of the Old Schoolhouse
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.
Hornsey Historical Society, Old Schoolhouse, 136 Tottenham Lane, Hornsey, London N8 7EL.
The Old Schoolhouse is on the corner of Tottenham Lane and Rokesley Avenue and can be reached by Nos. 41 or W3 bus. We are open between 10.00am and 2.00pm on Thursdays and Fridays and 10.30am to 2.30pm on Saturdays.
We’re really looking forward to welcoming everyone back.
Mayor marks 50th anniversary of the HHS

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
“Paul the Paper” leaves Crouch End

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
Under the Floor Boards
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
Public Local History Surgeries
The latest Lockdown might provide time for some long-delayed research projects, so just a reminder that the local history surgeries have restarted. This is an opportunity for all members of the public, as well as members of the HHS and the Crouch End and District U3A to get advice and assistance on their own personal local history research. [Read more…] about Public Local History Surgeries