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

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Latest Comments

  1. iain armstrong on Memories of Mountview?16th August 2025

    Well hello Molly ....Fantastic trip .. remember Ralph pulling the bus over so we could fill all our empty bottles…

  2. iain armstrong on Memories of Mountview?16th August 2025

    Regards Linda .....Iain .

  3. iain armstrong on Memories of Mountview?16th August 2025

    Hi Molly ...I think I know the one you mean ...Ive still got it ....regards to you ..

  4. Liam Mooney on 1895: Women’s Football Makes its Official Debut in Hornsey31st July 2025

    Hi Janet, Thank you for this lovely article, and very informative it is, too. I have been doing some work…

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