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Jennifer Bell

Edwin James Lovegrove 1861-1948: Shouldn’t we honour him?

Edwin Sloper Tablet

HHS members and readers probably know a lot about John Farrer and his contribution to Hornsey’s housing. He was honoured when a road was named after him. But who now …

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Enjoying Your Local Space: A Children’s Project About Priory Park

Priory Park Pack

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.

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Layers of London: Mapping the City’s Heritage

Imagine being able to peel back the layers of London’s history all the way to the Roman period, and explore interactively – wherever you are – the story of London’s …

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Memories of Tenants of Margaret Hill House

Memories of Margaret Hill House

These are collected life stories from a selection of people living at Margaret Hill House in Hornsey, North London. In total, eight people recounted their stories.

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Latest HHS Book

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

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  1. 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…

  2. 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…

  3. 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…

  4. Christine Syers on The Hornsey Art School Occupation29th May 2025

    Hello. My friend, Stan Sharman taught ceramics during the 1960s at Hornsey. He died a few years ago age 98…

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