Hornsey Historical Society Bulletin 59 contains articles with a wide chronological range, covering aspects of the history of our part of London from the Middle Ages to the present day.
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The latest articles and news from the Hornsey Historical Society.
St Mary’s Tower Memorial Boards
Inside St Mary’s Tower in Hornsey High Street on the north wall of the ground floor room are four panels mounted as one memorial board listing the names of 136 …
The Priory Park Philosophers
The Friends of Priory Park N8 are working with a company to design a sundial to be placed in The Philosophers’ Garden in the park. But why does the garden …
The Early History of Muswell Hill Library
Muswell Hill Library was recently threatened with closure. After a huge local campaign, it was eventually kept open. This is the early history of what would have been lost. Why …
The Changing Face of Hornsey
Further reflections by local film maker David ‘Tec’ Evans of Hornsey’s ever changing scene in a double DVD. This is a 13 minute clip from the DVD. Details Format: DVD …
HHS Bulletin 58
This issue includes a timeline for 1917, a continuing look at Hornsey during the First World War and a survey of the shops on Quernmore Road from 1900-2016.
HHS Bulletin 57
A continuing look at Hornsey during the First World War including local conscientious objectors who refused to fight.
HHS Bulletin 56
This issue continues our look at the First World War, including articles about the role of local churches during the conflict.
HHS Bulletin 55
Issue 55 of the Bulletin starts our look at the experience of the area during the First World War.
HHS Bulletin 54
Bulletin 54 includes two articles which focus on the history of Hornsey Cottage Hospital along with others looking at the Hornsey Enclosure Act, 1813, and 1902 Education Act.