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Edwin James Lovegrove 1861-1948 Shouldn’t we honour him?
HHS members and readers probably know a lot about John Farrer and his contribution to Hornsey’s housing. He was honoured when a road was named after him. But who now remembers Edwin Lovegrove and his contribution to Hornsey’s housing, sanitation and health? [Read more…] about Edwin James Lovegrove 1861-1948 Shouldn’t we honour him?
MEN WHO HAVE MADE MUSWELL HILL: JAMES EDMONDSON
An Extract from a profile in the Muswell Hill Record, 8th May 1908
If the man who makes two blades of grass grow where one grew before is a benefactor, surely the man who builds a beautiful town, and builds it well, is equally so.
[Read more…] about MEN WHO HAVE MADE MUSWELL HILL: JAMES EDMONDSON
Shaftesbury Hall in Bowes Park
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From Our Archive
Newsletter 116: September 2008
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Situated in Herbert Road N11, Shaftesbury Hall was registered in 1885 and became an Infants School in the early 1900s. It was still used by the Baptists in the late 1930s but closed in 1954. It is owned by the Samaritans and Hornsey Housing Trust who want to sell it and redevelop the site and put up a block of three one-bed flats. [Read more…] about Shaftesbury Hall in Bowes Park
The Centenary of a Former Crouch End Resident
Sunday, 17th May, was the centenary of Frank Matcham’s death, probably the most creative theatre architect the UK has produced. He was responsible for designing 150 spectacular buildings all over the country, of which 26 survive. For nine years, between 1895 and 1904, he lived at 10 Hazelmere Road, Crouch End. [Read more…] about The Centenary of a Former Crouch End Resident
How did the ‘Harringay Ladder’ Roads Get Their Names?
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From Our Archive
Newsletters 87-90 & 91: July 2001 to March 2002 & June 2004
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This time, we follow a lively discussion from past HHS Newsletters led by John Hinshelwood about the origins of the names of the streets on the Harringay Ladder. It’s never too late to join an historical discussion so if you have any further information please add a Comment at the end of this article. [Read more…] about How did the ‘Harringay Ladder’ Roads Get Their Names?
VIEWS OF THE MAN AND WOMAN IN THE STREET
Extracts from the Hornsey Journal 11 May 1945
Profound Thanksgiving that so Much is Over
Our representatives have been out and about in Hornsey and gathered the following cross section of views which typify the feelings of those spoken to about the war: [Read more…] about VIEWS OF THE MAN AND WOMAN IN THE STREET
CHILDREN HAVE THE TIME OF THEIR LIVES
An article from the Hornsey Journal, 18th May 1945
VE night celebrations were more or less spontaneous while Saturday’s festivities were well planned and catered-for parties, especially for children. Our reporter set out to visit a number of them and here are his impressions: [Read more…] about CHILDREN HAVE THE TIME OF THEIR LIVES
HORNSEY CELEBRATES VE DAY
An article from the Hornsey Journal, 11 May 1945
Profound relief was the dominant note in Hornsey’s rejoicings on the morning of VE Day. Then as the day advanced people’s feelings found fuller vent and they let themselves go with whole-hearted joyfulness. [Read more…] about HORNSEY CELEBRATES VE DAY
Reflections on Tottenham Wood
During the coronavirus lockdown and the fine weather that accompanied it I took the opportunity to sit on my terrace in the New River Village to focus on the view of Alexandra Palace and its surrounding Park. [Read more…] about Reflections on Tottenham Wood
Life During Lockdown: a Photographic Record
Alexandra Park Road on 11th April – what would usually be a busy Saturday. [Read more…] about Life During Lockdown: a Photographic Record