By Joan Schwitzer
A revised edition of a popular books describing one of our local landmarks. Now includes photographs. [Read more…] about Crouch End Clock Tower
Crouch End
Crouch End Postcards
Enjoying Your Local Space: A Children’s Project About Priory Park
By Jennifer Bell and Janet Owen
The educational pack is targeted at School: Key Stage 2 Y5/6; Key Stage 3 Y7. At Home: 8-11 year olds with their parents. [Read more…] about Enjoying Your Local Space: A Children’s Project About Priory Park
Ever Heard of the Local Architect and Surveyor John Farrer?
An article by Janet Owen
John Farrer (1843-1930), a self-made Victorian entrepreneur who lived in Crouch End for forty years of his life, was responsible for designing over eighteen hundred houses and shops for seventy three roads in our area and he laid out fifteen estates for local landowners and builders. [Read more…] about Ever Heard of the Local Architect and Surveyor John Farrer?
Hornsey Past
By Steven Denford
This comprehensive local history, covering part of Hornsey parish ie.Crouch End, Muswell Hill and Hornsey Village, is in the popular Historical Publications Ltd “Past” series format. [Read more…] about Hornsey Past
HORNSEY STUDENTS IN REVOLT
The Hornsey Journal, 31 May 1968
Aggrieved students of Hornsey College of Art who took control of the main college building on Crouch End Hill on Tuesday had reached such a stage in their “revolt” by yesterday (Thursday) afternoon that they were working out their own system of art education. [Read more…] about HORNSEY STUDENTS IN REVOLT
Hornsey Town Hall Tribute Ceremony
An interactive celebratory tribute to Hornsey Town Hall, to mark its transition from one stage in its life to another.
Songworks Community Choir
This ceremony is in collaboration with Crouch End’s vibrant and inspiring Songworks Community Choir, who will be singing some beautiful songs from their repertoire including ‘Days’ by The Kinks. Let’s end on a high note!
Shared memories
During the ceremony we will be sharing a selection of memories and stories as recorded by the public during the HTH Memories workshops on 9th and 13th June and collated on www.facebook.com/HTHMemories.
The ceremony is a celebration of the good memories and special stories we have of this iconic building that has played a part in the lives of many people.
We are gathering on the stairs in front of the Mayor’s Room.
Contact
If you’d like to play a part in the ceremony, please contact Rosalie on rosalie@ritualstoday.co.uk
Tickets
The event is free, but please book tickets so the organisers know how many people to expect.
Keith Fawkes on BBC Radio London
In case you missed it you can listen to Hornsey Historical Society Chairman, Keith Fawkes, being interviewed about Hornsey on the Robert Elms’ programme on BBC Radio London last month. [Read more…] about Keith Fawkes on BBC Radio London
Memories of Weston Park Shopping Parade
HHS member David Winskill shares his memories of the Weston Park shopping parade in the early 1960s. [Read more…] about Memories of Weston Park Shopping Parade
Our Northern Heights
Our much acclaimed first documentary written and directed by Andy Attenburrow. The film tells the story of Hornsey, Highgate, Muswell Hill and Crouch End through the years 1850 to 1939. [Read more…] about Our Northern Heights