In 2019 a marble tablet or plaque was discovered in a garden in Muswell Hill. Research has shown that it is almost beyond doubt that it belonged to Hornsey Church. [Read more…] about Public Notice – Faithful Servants Tablet
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Public Local History Surgeries
John Hinshelwood is restarting the local history surgery. 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
A Hornsey Mystery
The HHS features in this week’s Ham and High in an article about the tombstone of Harriet Long and Jacob Walker in the St Mary’s Churchyard in Hornsey. [Read more…] about A Hornsey Mystery
HHS Talks 2020 – Update
We have been in discussion with the Union Church on the corner of Weston Park and Ferme Park Road N8, regarding hire of the church hall where we hold our lectures and meetings. [Read more…] about HHS Talks 2020 – Update
The Centenary of a Former Crouch End Resident
Sunday, 17th May, was the centenary of Frank Matcham’s death, probably the most creative theatre architect the UK has produced. He was responsible for designing 150 spectacular buildings all over the country, of which 26 survive. For nine years, between 1895 and 1904, he lived at 10 Hazelmere Road, Crouch End. [Read more…] about The Centenary of a Former Crouch End Resident
Once Upon a Time in Crouch End – Exhibition Postponed
Once Upon a Time in Crouch End 1860 – 1980 is a Shared Learning Project organised by the Crouch and District University of the Third Age and Hornsey Historical Society. The planned display of this project, which was to be very generously accommodated by the ArtHouse Cinema in April and May has, unfortunately, had to be postponed but do look out for details in the Autumn.
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The Old Schoolhouse – Closed until Further Notice
Unfortunately the Old Schoolhouse will be closed until further notice. We will post here as soon as we can with information on re-opening. [Read more…] about The Old Schoolhouse – Closed until Further Notice
HHS Talks 2020 – Postponed
With the wellbeing of our Members our highest priority, and in line with the latest advice from the Government and Public Health, we regret to announce that all HHS lectures and events/outings are postponed until further notice. [Read more…] about HHS Talks 2020 – Postponed
Public Local History Surgeries Suspended Until Further Notice
In light of the government’s latest advice on social distancing we have taken to the decision to suspend the Local History Surgeries until further notice. If you have any online queries please do email hornseyhistoricalsurgery@gmail.com. [Read more…] about Public Local History Surgeries Suspended Until Further Notice
FoHCT Towers and Turrets Tour – Postponed
Unfortunately the Friends of Hornsey Church Tower trip that was scheduled for Saturday April 25th, the Towers and Turrets Tour, has been postponed because of the Coronavirus.
This is a precautionary measure and the trip will be reorganised in the future.