Anthony Salvin
Anthony Salvin (1799-1881) was one of the most successful British architects in the first half of Queen Victoria’s reign. The reason why we note Salvin today is because of his …
Architects
Ever Heard of the Local Architect and Surveyor John Farrer?
John Farrer (1843-1930), a self-made Victorian entrepreneur who lived in Crouch End for forty years of his life, was responsible for designing over eighteen hundred houses and shops for seventy …
John Farrer: The Man who Changed Hornsey
As the Old Schoolhouse has been closed, we’ve been running an occasional series sharing extracts from HHS publications. John Farrer: The Man who Changed Hornsey by Janet Owen was published …
The Centenary of Former Crouch End Resident, Frank Matcham
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 …