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 …

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