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Hornsey Library

Hornsey Library – An Unsung Municipal Gem

Hornsey Library 1965

A talk at the Crouch End Festival by Ray Rogers. An illustrated talk telling the story of how the beautiful and important Hornsey Library building was designed and built exactly …

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

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  1. HHS Archive Volunteers on Lost Houses: Southwood Hall, Highgate5th December 2025

    Hi Christopher, thank you for your comment. Really exciting to hear that you have photographic materials. Our archives team have…

  2. Tim Cook on Woodside House, Wood Green, What was there before?29th November 2025

    We live in what I'm told were gardeners cottages, in Truro Rd. I'm curious if it's the same cottage?

  3. Christopher Dent on Lost Houses: Southwood Hall, Highgate25th November 2025

    Thank you for this article! Past resident William Holloway mentioned above was my great great grandfather. He had five children…

  4. HHS Volunteers on Phospherine: A Proven Remedy21st November 2025

    Hi Hilary, thank you for your comment. We don't think phospherine tonic is widely available anymore, however after a quick…

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