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A Brief History of Highgate

The name Highgate has for centuries been taken as a simple statement of fact: ‘high-gate’, i.e. the former tollgate between the High Street and North Road at the highest point of the neighbourhood. [Read more…] about A Brief History of Highgate

A Brief History of Harringay

The name of the London Borough of Haringey and its relation to district of Harringay causes much confusion. [Read more…] about A Brief History of Harringay

A Brief History of Crouch End

Crouch End is situated at the junction of several ancient routes. One comes up from Islington over Crouch Hill and the other from Holloway over Crouch End Hill. [Read more…] about A Brief History of Crouch End

A History of Muswell Hill

By Ken Gay

The first complete chronological story of Muswell Hill, illustrated from the author’s personal collection. [Read more…] about A History of Muswell Hill

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This cookie and privacy policy is for the website hornseyhistorical.org.uk and governs the privacy of its users who choose to use it. [Read more…] about Cookie and Privacy Policy

Zooming on iOS devices

To enable zooming on images in the postcard and photograph galleries you will need to enable the zoom feature on your iOS device. This can be found in Settings>Accessibility>Zoom. [Read more…] about Zooming on iOS devices

Android Magnification

To enable pinch to zoom on postcards and photographs in the galleries, you will need to enable your android device’s special magnification setting. [Read more…] about Android Magnification

Enjoying Your Local Space: A Children’s Project About Priory Park

By Jennifer Bell and Janet Owen

The educational pack is targeted at School: Key Stage 2 Y5/6; Key Stage 3 Y7. At Home: 8-11 year olds with their parents. [Read more…] about Enjoying Your Local Space: A Children’s Project About Priory Park

A Brief History of Cromwell House, Highgate

Cromwell House on The Bank Highgate Hill, facing Lauderdale House and Waterlow Park, is one of two grade 1 listed buildings in Haringey (the other being Bruce Castle). [Read more…] about A Brief History of Cromwell House, Highgate

The Rookfield Estate – Muswell Hill’s Garden Suburb

By David Frith

This book traces the early history of the Rookfield Estate from when the site was first enclosed from Muswell Hill Common to its acquisition by W. J. Collins in 1899. It includes a history of the Collins family who were responsible for the development of the Estate. [Read more…] about The Rookfield Estate – Muswell Hill’s Garden Suburb

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