Hornsey Journal, 15 February 1952
The royal body passes through Hornsey
Silent crowds watch the train go by
Newspaper Archive
Press cuttings from the Hornsey Journal and other local newspapers covering historic events and other items of interest.
The Late Mr Sainsbury
Hornsey Journal, 5 January 1928
The death occurred at his residence “Bishopsfield” Broadlands-road, Highgate on Tuesday of Mr John James Sainsbury, the founder of the well-known firm of provision merchants. He was 83 years of age.
Wood Green Snowbound
North Middlesex Chronicle, 10 February 1940
The snowfall at Wood Green last week caused great losses to shopkeepers, and never has there been weather so bitter.
No Meat for Meeting
Bowes Park Weekly News, 17 February 1939
Sonny Boy, who is now past six, and is in the important position of having had his bicycle stolen, has long been curious as to where I go for “meetings” and what I do there – as were his brothers before him.
Safe Robbers Fail, Note Left For Police
Bowes Park Weekly News, 12 January 1940
Thieves broke into the Crouch End branch of the Westminster Bank during the week-end, and tried to blow open the safe in the strong room but failed.
Television Hopes and Fears
North Middlesex Chronicle, 13th January 1940
The fact that the Alexandra Palace television studio is closed continues to be a very sore point with the founders of the system.
Wood Green Schools Reopened
Bowes Park Weekly News, 5th January 1940
The six Wood Green elementary schools were re-opened on Tuesday on the terms recently reported, and in spite of wintry weather, the attendance of children was very good.
Shaftsbury Hall – Nineteenth Anniversary
Bowes Park Weekly News, 14th January 1905
The Rev. Winston Haines presided last Wednesday evening over the nineteenth anniversary of Shaftesbury Mission Hall, Bowes Park Station.
Suffrage Leaders at Muswell Hill
The Muswell Hill Record, 22 May 1908
Uproarious Meeting!!
Countess Russell and Miss Christabel Pankhurst have a lively time