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Platinum Jubilee

Damp Streets, it’s Cold and Windy but the Partying Carries on!

Adults and children at Hawthorn Road Coronation Party

As we mark Queen Elizabeth II’s 70th anniversary of her Coronation this weekend, we take a look back at local events celebrating this joyous event which took place on 2nd …

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Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee 2022 – Accession

Hornsey Journal front page 8.2.52 mourning death of king

King George VI died in his sleep early in the morning of Wednesday, 6th February, 1952.  Below are Hornsey Journal extracts of the 8th February edition of how the news …

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Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee 2022 – Accession Part II

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Hornsey Journal, 15 February 1952

The royal body passes through Hornsey

Silent crowds watch the train go by

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Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee 2022 – Accession Part III

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Sorrow for the King: loyalty to the Queen

Hornsey Journal 15th February 1952

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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. 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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