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.
John Hinshelwood
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 …
How did the ‘Harringay Ladder’ Roads Get Their Names?
This time, we follow a lively discussion from past HHS Newsletters led by John Hinshelwood about the origins of the names of the streets on the Harringay Ladder.
Layers of London: Mapping the City’s Heritage
Imagine being able to peel back the layers of London’s history all the way to the Roman period, and explore interactively – wherever you are – the story of London’s …
Lost Houses: Stapleton Hall, Stroud Green
We continue the series on Lost Houses of the Hornsey area with this important Stroud Green addition. There is not much left of Stapleton Hall, but what there is became …
Public Local History Surgeries
John Hinshelwood is restarting the local history surgery. This is an opportunity for all members of the public, as well as members of the HHS and the Crouch End and …
Public Local History Surgeries
The latest Lockdown might provide time for some long-delayed research projects, so just a reminder that the local history surgeries have restarted. This is an opportunity for all members of …
Smithfield Square’s Fascinating Past: Part Two
Recycling a new idea? No, over a hundred and fifty years ago our Hornsey predecessors had organised the recycling of their domestic waste in an impressive way on part of …