Crouch End

Memories of Weston Park Shopping Parade

David Winskill outside the family shop in 1963

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

Once Upon a Time in Crouch End 1860-1980

This 6 month project brought together members of the Crouch End & District University of The Third Age (U3A) and the Hornsey Historical Society (HHS) who have an interest in the history of Crouch End but little or no experience of local history research. [Read more…] about Once Upon a Time in Crouch End 1860-1980

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

Peter Barber and the HHS on BBC Television

For the second time in a few weeks the HHS has featured on the BBC. Peter Barber, our president, was interviewed in the Old Schoolhouse for the BBC1 documentary Pubs, Ponds and Power: The Story of the Village.

Record your memories of Hornsey Town Hall

What are your best memories of the Town Hall? What stories can you tell about this landmark building in the heart of Crouch End? Record and share them! [Read more…] about Record your memories of Hornsey Town Hall

SAFE ROBBERS FAIL, NOTE LEFT FOR POLICE

An article from the Bowes Park Weekly News, 12 January 1940

Thieves broke into the Crouch End branch of the Westminster Bank during the week-end, and tried to blow open the safe in the strong room but failed. [Read more…] about SAFE ROBBERS FAIL, NOTE LEFT FOR POLICE

Telling a story of Crouch End using pictures from the HHS archive

This Shared Learning Project with the University of the Third Age (U3A) will produce an exhibition about Crouch End in the past using pictures from the HHS Archive.

The 2018 HHS Bulletin

Hornsey Historical Society Bulletin 59 contains articles with a wide chronological range, covering aspects of the history of our part of London from the Middle Ages to the present day. [Read more…] about The 2018 HHS Bulletin

Crouch End

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From Our Archive

Newsletter 109: December 2006

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From Our Archive

Newsletter 110: March 2007

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