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The latest articles and news from the Hornsey Historical Society.

Hornsey in History: Pin’s or (Muswell) Hill

Painting of the view down Muswell Hill by T M Baynes 1794 - 1852

A 1972 series of Hornsey Journal articles by Ian Murray, first Chairman of Hornsey Historical Society and Haringey Council Archivist. The HHS gratefully acknowledges the kind permission of Archant/Ham and …

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100 Stories From The Archive

100 Stories from the Archive cover

Edited by Janet Owen

This new book is a fascinating collection of stories that highlight the range of material held by the HHS in its unique archive.

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Lost Houses: Woodlands, Muswell Hill

Woodlands from Muswell Hill Road taken on 10 June 1890

This is the fifth article in the series on Lost Houses of the Hornsey area. This mid-19th  century house and grounds was situated on Southwood Lane (now Muswell Hill Road …

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Tribute to Albert Pinching

Albert Pinching

Many of us were familiar with the work of our colleague Albert Pinching who sadly passed away in July. It was really interesting to read more about his life in …

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Hornsey in History: South of Hog’s Back

Ally Pally from Hogs Back, 1972

A 1972 series of Hornsey Journal articles by Ian Murray, first Chairman of Hornsey Historical Society and Haringey Council Archivist.   Part of the southern boundary of Hornsey is neatly marked …

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Hornsey in History: Crowche Ende Hamlet

Open Fields, 1878, where Crouch End is now

A 1972 series of Hornsey Journal articles by Ian Murray, first Chairman of Hornsey Historical Society and aHaringey Council Archivist. The HHS gratefully acknowledges the kind permission of Archant/Ham and …

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