Bulletin 66 contains as usual a very varied selection of articles, two by new contributors: Leatrice Bailey and Brian Parry.
What's New?
The latest articles and news from the Hornsey Historical Society.
Lecture Note: Christmas Comes Early for HHS Members
Hornsey Historical Society Members received an early Christmas Bonus this year as November’s lecture featured not one, but two top notch speakers.
Hornsey Historical Society Wins Two Prestigious LAMAS Awards
We are pleased to report that Hornsey Historical Society has won two prestigious awards from LAMAS (London and Middlesex Archaeological Society). The awards were presented at the 59th Local History Conference, held by LAMAS at the Museum of London Docklands on 15th November 2025. John Price, Chair of LAMAS Local History Committee, presented the awards.
Lecture Note: The Peasants’ Revolt of 1381 and Hornsey
October’s HHS lecture about the Peasants’ Revolt was one of the most interesting the Society has ever hosted.
Lecture Note: Curious Muswell Hill
This month’s HHS lecture was a bit of a hybrid. Delivered by author Andrew Whitehead, it was a joint event with The Muswell Hill and Fortis Green Association and chaired by our Secretary Vicky Peters.
Oral Histories Needed !
Calling all women over 65 with memories of working in or near Haringey from the 1960s to 1970s, we want to hear from you!
Lecture Note: Making an Entrance by Ray Rogers
Another terrific, well researched talk by Ray Rogers, Hornsey Historical Society’s Conservation Officer, at the Union Church on 13th May.
VE Day Display
A new VE Day (Victory in Europe Day) display on show at the Hornsey Historical Society display board outside the Old Schoolhouse.
Hornsey Celebrates VE Day
Reproduced from the Hornsey Journal, 11 May 1945
Profound relief was the dominant note in Hornsey’s rejoicings on the morning of VE Day.