Platinum Jubilee - Hornsey Historical Society

Celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s Reign … 70 Years Apart

Alderman W.J. Grimshaw on10 June 1953 Mildura Clinic Party

Bella Wilkinson’s excellent article last week focused on Hornsey’s 1953 Coronation street parties, the children’s fancy dress competition and party visits by Alderman William Grimshaw, Mayor of Hornsey. This week …

Adults and children at Hawthorn Road Coronation Party

As we mark Queen Elizabeth II’s 70th anniversary of her Coronation this weekend, we take a look back at local events celebrating this joyous event which took place on 2nd …

Sorrow for the King: loyalty to the Queen

Hornsey Journal 15^th February 1952

Hornsey Journal front page 8.2.52 mourning death of king

King George VI died in his sleep early in the morning of Wednesday, 6th February, 1952. Below are Hornsey Journal extracts of the 8th February edition of how the news …

Rosemary Martin on Hornsey: Birthplace Of Lotus Cars29th April 2026
Thank you for a brilliant website. My father was a member of the Metropolitan Police Traffic Division (‘50’s - early…
Timothy Emlyn Jones (known as Tim) on The Hornsey Art School Occupation12th April 2026
I was a member of the Student Action Committee that started the Sit In in May 1968 following a meeting…
Helene PANTEL on A Brief History of Highgate2nd April 2026
Very interesting article. Circa 1890 there was a 'convalescent home' at Langley Road, Highgate. Any information about it, please ?…
Cristina Howick on A Brief History of the Crouch End Clock Tower28th March 2026
Shame that, while everyone knows and loves the Clock Tower, no one remembers Henry Reader Williams. He deserves better. Why…

Celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s Reign … 70 Years Apart

Damp Streets, it’s Cold and Windy but the Partying Carries on!

Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee 2022 – Accession Part III

Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee 2022 – Accession