This is where you will find the latest additions to the website, with the most recent material at the top. Future events are listed separately in the “What’s On” section.
HHS Visit to “The Secret Palace”
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From Our Archive
Newsletter 60 : November 1992
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With visits to all public venues, including Alexandra Palace, postponed for the foreseeable future as a result of the current coronavirus pandemic, we can read about an HHS outing to ‘The People’s Palace’ which provides an intriguing and evocative glimpse into the past.
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Once Upon a Time in Crouch End – Exhibition Postponed
Once Upon a Time in Crouch End 1860 – 1980 is a Shared Learning Project organised by the Crouch and District University of the Third Age and Hornsey Historical Society. The planned display of this project, which was to be very generously accommodated by the ArtHouse Cinema in April and May has, unfortunately, had to be postponed but do look out for details in the Autumn.
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The Old Schoolhouse – Closed until Further Notice
Unfortunately the Old Schoolhouse will be closed until further notice. We will post here as soon as we can with information on re-opening. [Read more…] about The Old Schoolhouse – Closed until Further Notice
HHS Talks 2020 – Postponed
With the wellbeing of our Members our highest priority, and in line with the latest advice from the Government and Public Health, we regret to announce that all HHS lectures and events/outings are postponed until further notice. [Read more…] about HHS Talks 2020 – Postponed
Public Local History Surgeries Suspended Until Further Notice
In light of the government’s latest advice on social distancing we have taken to the decision to suspend the Local History Surgeries until further notice. If you have any online queries please do email hornseyhistoricalsurgery@gmail.com. [Read more…] about Public Local History Surgeries Suspended Until Further Notice
DEATH OF G O BARRATT
From the Bowes Park Weekly News, 6th October 1906
DEATH OF G O BARRATT, Sen
GRAND OLD MAN OF CONFECTIONERY
DIES AT GREEN OLD AGE
We regret to have to report the death of Mr Geo. Osborne Barratt, who passed away on Wednesday last, at 2.30pm, at the age of 78, at his residence, “Holly Mount” Crouch Hill. [Read more…] about DEATH OF G O BARRATT
FoHCT Towers and Turrets Tour – Postponed
Unfortunately the Friends of Hornsey Church Tower trip that was scheduled for Saturday April 25th, the Towers and Turrets Tour, has been postponed because of the Coronavirus.
This is a precautionary measure and the trip will be reorganised in the future.
The Saga of Cromwell House
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From Our Archive
Newsletter 38 : December 1986
Newsletter 40 : August 1987
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Cromwell House on Highgate Hill is the only Grade 1 listed building in the former Borough of Hornsey. [Read more…] about The Saga of Cromwell House
The 2020 HHS Bulletin
Hornsey Historical Society Bulletin 61 has just been published. It is a long issue this time, full of interesting and varied articles, three of them by new contributors: [Read more…] about The 2020 HHS Bulletin
BUILDING OPERATIONS IN MUSWELL HILL
An editorial from the Muswell Hill Record, 14th February 1908
It is gratifying to notice on all sides a distinct revival in the building trade, so far at least as Muswell Hill is concerned. [Read more…] about BUILDING OPERATIONS IN MUSWELL HILL