An Armistice had ended the Great War on 11 November 1918. The peace treaty between the Allies and Germany was signed on 28 June 1919, exactly 5 years after Archduke Franz Ferdinand’s assassination triggered the conflict. The other Central Powers signed separate treaties. What was Hornsey’s response to these events and why were the children involved? [Read more…] about Hornsey’s Response to the Treaty of Versailles and to Peace Day
We are hoping to add to our Lockdown Gallery of images with a collection of people’s written accounts of their experiences during the Lockdown period. In this way we hope to have a written as well as a visual record of these months. [Read more…] about Lockdown in Muswell Hill
In a new format local historian Ken Gay uses some 150 views, most previously unpublished, to illustrate his account of Muswell Hill’s unfolding story. [Read more…] about Muswell Hill – History & Guide
In 2016 Muswell Hill Library was threatened with closure by Haringey Council. This is the Hornsey Historical Society objection to the closure submitted as part of the official public consultation. It was by written by HHS Conservation Officer, David Frith. [Read more…] about Muswell Hill Library Submission
126 pages of old and recent views of Muswell Hill in the Tempus “Images of London” format with many previously unpublished archive photos recording life in the Edwardian suburb over the past century or so. [Read more…] about Muswell Hill Revisited
An Advantage to Muswell Hill An article from the Bowes Park Weekly News, 26 May 1906
For many months there has been an agitation for an entrance to the Alexandra Palace and Park from the top of Muswell Hill, and we are now informed on quite reliable authority that such an entrance is about to be opened. [Read more…] about NEW ENTRANCE TO THE PALACE
