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Frances Rust

All Highgate is a Garden – A History of Highgate Horticultural Society

All Highgate is a Garden

By Elizabeth Cunningham and Frances Rust

Founded in 1859, Highgate Horticultural Society played a major role in the life of Highgate Village. A portrait of Highgate life over a period of 130 years. 

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Abyssinia: Hornsey's Lost Village
ABYSSINIA: Hornsey's Lost Village
by Hugh Flouch

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  1. S Fitzpatrick on A Brief History of Alexandra Palace and Park22nd June 2025

    I sat Law Society exams there in 1970's together with low flying pigeons! None of this was mentioned!

  2. Eileen Brennan on The Collins Family9th June 2025

    I was looking for some information on 29 Firs Mansions where my friends dad was born. Was wondering if this…

  3. Don Ford on Memories of Mountview?31st May 2025

    Dear Barry. The fact that you were at Mountview Theatre Club or School in any capacity is important. Would be…

  4. Don Ford on Memories of Mountview?31st May 2025

    Ah! Judi Dench. The magic words, One of the cavalcade of well known personalities that Peter Coxhead brought to Mountview…

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