These are collected life stories from a selection of people living at Margaret Hill House in Hornsey, North London. In total, eight people recounted their stories.
Books
Hornsey Historical Society is very proud of the number and high quality of the books it has published, many written by our members. We sell a wide range of titles related to the history of our area. They are mostly HHS publications, but also include titles from other publishers. Books include a very popular series of local walks, along with books about different areas, buildings and people.
They are arranged here alphabetically by title, but can also be found on the main Books Page organised by topic.
All books can be ordered online or bought in person at the Old Schoolhouse.
Model for London: Victorian Farm School To Modern Primary
by Joan Schwitzer This pioneering case study shows how environmental and social concerns have been at the centre of the evolving educational system. The author, switched to the history of …
Muswell Hill – Four Walks
Muswell Hill – Four Walks is a new walk booklet that replaces our popular 2003 publication, A Walk Around Muswell Hill, by Ken Gay.
Muswell Hill – History & Guide
This book is published in a new format in which local historian Ken Gay illustrates his account of Muswell Hill’s unfolding story.
Muswell Hill Revisited
Muswell Hill Revisited contains 126 pages of old and recent views of Muswell Hill in the Tempus “Images of London” format. It includes many previously unpublished archive photos recording life in the Edwardian suburb over the past century or so.
Palace on the Hill
With a unique collection of photographs, this book tells the true story of the “People’s Palace”, as well as the facts and the legends from its origins on rural Muswell Hill to the present time.
People and Places – Lost Estates in Highgate, Hornsey and Wood Green
The history of twelve lost estates written by ten distinguished local historians. People and Places contains over 60 rare illustrations and maps, this book has been highly praised in national reviews and by local people.
People and Places – William Jeakes
As the Old Schoolhouse is closed for the time being, we thought we’d share some extracts from HHS publications over the coming weeks and months. People and Places ; Lost …
Rails to the People’s Palace
Rails to the People’s Palace is a revised and updated edition of this popular book by railway enthusiast Reg Davies which tells the story of the railway line which once ran between Finsbury Park and the Alexandra Palace from 1873 to 1954.
Stroud Green – A History and Five Walks
Stroud Green – A History and Five Walks is in a new format. The book describes the growth and development of Stroud Green from a wet and marshy wasteland in mediaeval times to the present-day cosmopolitan suburb.