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Then & Now

A series of articles comparing how places are now, and how they were in the past.

Smithfield Square’s Fascinating Past: Part Two

Dust destructor chimney

Recycling a new idea? No, over a hundred and fifty years ago our Hornsey predecessors had organised the recycling of their domestic waste in an impressive way on part of …

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Smithfield Square’s Fascinating Past: Part One

Hornsey High Street circa 1910

This major building development on a 13 acre site in Hornsey High Street has radically altered the appearance and character of Hornsey Village. What was there before the bulldozers got …

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Hornsey: Birthplace Of Lotus Cars

Colin Chapman in a Lotus

Colin Chapman, founder of Lotus Cars, started the business here in Hornsey.

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  1. Linda Fitzgerald on Memories of Mountview?23rd May 2026

    Hi to all who remember me - nee Linda Sherratt - so many I remember well from those lovely days…

  2. 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…

  3. 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…

  4. 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 ?…

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