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Young HHS Bulletin Writer Wins Award
Music in Alexandra Palace internment camp by sixth-former Patrick Hegarty Morrish was short-listed in the ‘short article’ category by the British Association for Local History (BALH) in their awards for publications in 2018. His article came joint second out of about 500 entries which is a considerable achievement for an A Level student. [Read more…] about Young HHS Bulletin Writer Wins Award
David (Tec) Evans 1929-2018
David Evans, who died on 28 February 2018 as a result of leukaemia, was a long-standing member of the HHS. In addition to his family (wife Brenda and four daughters) David had two other great interests: the recording of local history and London traditions, and the Scout Movement. [Read more…] about David (Tec) Evans 1929-2018
Smithfield Square’s Fascinating Past: Part Three
We consider our bathroom and en-suite facilities and our plumbed-in washing machines to be everyday life necessities, but what happened in Hornsey’s past when many houses lacked these essentials? [Read more…] about Smithfield Square’s Fascinating Past: Part Three
Smithfield Square’s Fascinating Past: Part Two
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
The Hornsey Art School Occupation
The Hornsey College of Art occupation took place 50 years ago. Were you a student or a member of staff who was involved? Does the Hornsey Film of the occupation bring back any memories of those historic times? [Read more…] about The Hornsey Art School Occupation
Hornsey Students in Revolt
The Hornsey Journal, 31 May 1968
Aggrieved students of Hornsey College of Art who took control of the main college building on Crouch End Hill on Tuesday had reached such a stage in their “revolt” by yesterday (Thursday) afternoon that they were working out their own system of art education. [Read more…] about Hornsey Students in Revolt
Smithfield Square’s Fascinating Past: Part 1
This major building development on a 13 acre site in Hornsey High Street has radically altered the appearance and character of Hornsey Village. What was there before the bulldozers got to work? [Read more…] about Smithfield Square’s Fascinating Past: Part 1
Memories of Weston Park Shopping Parade
HHS member David Winskill shares his memories of the Weston Park shopping parade in the early 1960s. [Read more…] about Memories of Weston Park Shopping Parade
Memorial Board Names – Panel 4
Sherlock to Wright
This page contains details of the men listed on the fourth panel of the 1914-18 Memorial Board at St Mary’s Church Tower, Hornsey. [Read more…] about Memorial Board Names – Panel 4
Memorial Board Names – Panel 3
Lawen to Shaw
This page contains details of the men listed on the third panel of the 1914-18 Memorial Board at St Mary’s Church Tower, Hornsey. [Read more…] about Memorial Board Names – Panel 3