There had been talk of the need for a local history society in Hornsey as long ago as 1909 but despite early efforts nothing was achieved until 1971. On 29th April that year, in response to a poster designed and distributed by Margaret Gellay, a young local teacher, about fifty people attended a meeting in Hornsey Library. [Read more…] about A Brief History of Hornsey Historical Society
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A Brief History of the Bulletin
The Bulletin first appeared in December 1973, only two and a half years after the Society was founded. It was a quarterly publication intended to reflect members’ research and lively interest in Hornsey’s past. The name was chosen for its association with brevity and urgency. [Read more…] about A Brief History of the Bulletin
A Brief History of the Old Schoolhouse
Erected in 1848 as Hornsey Infants’ School for St. Mary’s Parish, the Old Schoolhouse, designed by architect John Henry Taylor, is now the home of the Hornsey Historical Society. Although the society moved into the building in 1981, the Old Schoolhouse has a long history. [Read more…] about A Brief History of the Old Schoolhouse
Can you Crack the Code – Solution !
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From Our Archive
Newsletter 104: September 2005
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In June 2005 readers of the HHS newsletter were presented with a puzzle – a postcard from 1906 written in code. Here is the solution presented in the following Newsletter, number 104, together with some members’ responses. [Read more…] about Can you Crack the Code – Solution !
From Our Archive : Introduction
2021 will be the 50th anniversary of Hornsey Historical Society. One way in which we intend celebrating the remarkable progress of our well respected local history society is by highlighting important items in our Archive. [Read more…] about From Our Archive : Introduction
HHS Talks 2020 – Postponed
With the wellbeing of our Members our highest priority, and in line with the latest advice from the Government and Public Health, we regret to announce that all HHS lectures and events/outings are postponed until further notice. [Read more…] about HHS Talks 2020 – Postponed
HHS Visit to “The Secret Palace”
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From Our Archive
Newsletter 60 : November 1992
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With visits to all public venues, including Alexandra Palace, postponed for the foreseeable future as a result of the current coronavirus pandemic, we can read about an HHS outing to ‘The People’s Palace’ which provides an intriguing and evocative glimpse into the past.
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Hornsey Historical Society Wins New Award!
At the annual conference of the London and Middlesex Archaeological Society (LAMAS) held at the Museum of London on Saturday 18th November, HHS won the award for the best London local history society Newsletter of 2016. [Read more…] about Hornsey Historical Society Wins New Award!
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
LAMAS award for HHS Bulletin 58
Bulletin 58 won the 2017 London & Middlesex Archaeological Society (LAMAS) Journal Prize, having secured this accolade two years previously also. [Read more…] about LAMAS award for HHS Bulletin 58