The story of a man from rural Cumbria, who trained as an architect and surveyor, and played a vital part in creating a large part of the built environment of Hornsey. The author tells the story of John Farrer utilizing much archival material to illustrate his personal and professional life in this well illustrated book.
Book details
Paperback: 80 pages
Publisher: HHS (2009)
ISBN 978-0905794402
RRP: £11.99
Sale Price £10.00 +p&p
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About the author
Janet Owen has lived in Hornsey all her working life, spent in London schools as a teacher and schools inspector and adviser. She joined the HHS in 1981 and is currently HHS Publications Manager and a member of the General Committee. Janet has written several HHS Bulletin articles and two books, one with John Hinshelwood.