This book is a fascinating collection of stories that highlight the range of material held by the HHS in its unique archive.
Books
Hornsey Historical Society is very proud of the number and high quality of the books it has published, many written by our members. We sell a wide range of titles related to the history of our area. They are mostly HHS publications, but also include titles from other publishers. Books include a very popular series of local walks, along with books about different areas, buildings and people.
They are arranged here alphabetically by title, but can also be found on the main Books Page organised by topic.
All books can be ordered online or bought in person at the Old Schoolhouse.
A Goldmine of Memories
David Winskill reviews “Memories of Tenants of Margaret Hill House”
Margaret Hill House on Middle Lane has always brought to mind a large German Schloss! I think that is because of the big round tower on the corner of Palace Road and the broad, low pitched roof.
A History of Muswell Hill
A History of Muswell Hill is the first complete chronological story of Muswell Hill, illustrated from the author’s personal collection.
A Park for Finsbury
by Hugh Hayes for The Friends of Finsbury Park For over 250 years the site of Finsbury Park has entertained Londoners. Originally there was just a Teahouse next to a …
A Vision of Middlesex
A Vision of Middlesex was published to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Hornsey Historical Society. The book presents a selection of over one hundred and twenty 19th and early 20th Century photographs from the North Middlesex Photographic Society’s survey and record of Middlesex.
A Vision of Middlesex – Part One
As the Old Schoolhouse is closed for the time being, we thought we’d share some extracts from HHS publications on over the coming weeks and months. A Vision of Middlesex : …
A Vision of Middlesex – Part Three
As the Old Schoolhouse is closed for the time being, we thought we’d share some extracts from HHS publications over the coming weeks and months. A Vision of Middlesex : The …
A Vision of Middlesex – Part Two
As the Old Schoolhouse is closed for the time being, we thought we’d share some extracts from HHS publications over the coming weeks and months. A Vision of Middlesex : The …
Abyssinia: Hornsey’s Lost Village
Unravel a Hornsey Mystery
Built up from the late 1860s, Abyssinia ‘village’ was a part of Hornsey Vale in Hornsey. Within a hundred years of being established, this mysterious little enclave had been completely demolished and replaced by the Hornsey School for Girls.
Alexandra Palace and People
These stories are from Fred Clark’s reminiscences of the interesting people he met, and of some of the problems and pleasures which came to him and his growing family.