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Hornsey Historical Society Wins Two Prestigious LAMAS Awards

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We are pleased to report that Hornsey Historical Society has won two prestigious awards from LAMAS (London and Middlesex Archaeological Society). The awards were presented at the 59th Local History Conference, held by LAMAS at the Museum of London Docklands on 15th November 2025. John Price, Chair of LAMAS Local History Committee, presented the awards.

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Our Side of the Bridge
by David Seton

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LATEST COMMENTS

  1. 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…

  2. 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…

  3. 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 ?…

  4. 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…

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