This publication, which celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Hornsey Historical Society, presents a selection of over one hundred and twenty 19th and early 20th Century photographs from the North Middlesex Photographic Society’s survey and record of Middlesex. [Read more…] about A Vision of Middlesex
As the Old Schoolhouse is closed for the time being, we thought we’d share some extracts from HHS publications on over the coming weeks and months. [Read more…] about A Vision of Middlesex-Part One
This time, we follow a lively discussion from past HHS Newsletters led by John Hinshelwood about the origins of the names of the streets on the Harringay Ladder. It’s never too late to join an historical discussion so if you have any further information please add a Comment at the end of this article.[Read more…] about How did the ‘Harringay Ladder’ Roads Get Their Names?
This 47-page well-illustrated paperback describes the late 19th century urbanisation of the formerly rural Green Lanes to later become the Harringay district of North London. [Read more…] about How Harringay Happened
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 remarkable, diverse and sometimes turbulent history over 2,000 years and its evolution into the city it is today.
John Hinshelwood is restarting the local history surgery. This is an opportunity for all members of the public, as well as members of the HHS and the Crouch End and District U3A to get advice and assistance on their own personal local history research. [Read more…] about Public Local History Surgeries
Dust Destructor chimney towering over Hornsey High Street
Recycling a new idea? No, over a hundred and fifty years ago our Hornsey predecessors had organised the recycling of their domestic waste in an impressive way on part of what is now Smithfield Square.[Read more…] about Smithfield Square’s Fascinating Past: Part Two
