Hornsey Journal, 7 February 1919
The housing problem is becoming more acute. Building fell off about nine years ago, and it ceased altogether on the outbreak of war.
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The Manor and Sub-Manor of Hornsey
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The Parish of Hornsey
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What Future for Haringey?
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Women and the Vote in 1919
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Wood Green (1974-1976)
A British Pathe report about the difficulties faced by Haringey Council developing Wood Green in the 1970s.