September 1928, aged five, my mother took me across Cranley Gardens to St. George’s Hall for my first day at school. At that time there were no nursery or play schools to help prepare a child for this big day.
Crouch End
Memories of Crouch End High School: Part Two
The headmistress and founder of the Crouch End school was Miss Charlotte Jane Howarth Cowdroy. She was born on January 5, 1864 and died on September 22, 1932.
Memories of Weston Park Shopping Parade
HHS member David Winskill shares his memories of the Weston Park shopping parade in the early 1960s. If it jogs any of your own memories please share them with us …
My Apprenticeship at the Hornsey Journal
In the first of an occasional series of personal reminiscences, journalist Richard Woods shares his memories of writing for the Hornsey Journal in the 1960s.
Once Upon a Time in Crouch End 1860-1980
This 6 month “Once Upon a Time in Crouch End” project brought together members of the Crouch End & District University of The Third Age (U3A) and the Hornsey Historical …
Our Northern Heights
Our much acclaimed first documentary written and directed by Andy Attenburrow. The film tells the story of Hornsey, Highgate, Muswell Hill and Crouch End through the years 1850 to 1939.
Paul the Paper Leaves Crouch End
In a fast changing world, elements of stability and continuity are treasured. Crouch End lost one of its favourite and most enduring landmarks at the end of February 2021 when …
Peter Barber and the HHS on BBC Television
For the second time in a few weeks the HHS has featured on the BBC. Peter Barber, our president, was interviewed in the Old Schoolhouse for the BBC1 documentary Pubs, Ponds …
Platinum Jubilee Celebrations 2022
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Images of the Jubilee celebrations courtesy of David Winskill
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.