Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
Who lived in your house in 1935?
When we first moved into our house, we found a Kelly's post office directory from 1935 in the attic which I unearthed again today. It lists all the addresses in the then Hornsey borough and who was the head of household.
Our house was occupied by Arthur Jackson for instance. What is also fascinating is that there was a synagogue on Wightman Road (the current church opposite the mosque) and a lot of residents with German or jewish names living on the ladder (remember, this was 1935).
The unfortunate resident of 26 Priory Gardens N6 was one Mrs Hitler, who I'm sure changed her name by 1939.
If you want to know who lived in your house or anyother address in 1935, just let me know.
Tags for Forum Posts: history of harringay, who lived in your house
Replies to This Discussion
-
Permalink Reply by John Shulver on
-
Thanks Michael, great shame. I hadn't seen this reply earlier. I got quite excited about the possibility of knowing. "Can't please all the people all the time..." as is said but you've sure made a lot of others happy. Such an interesting post. I imagine Stanley Road, N15 (?) is also out of area ?
-
Permalink Reply by Hugh on
-
John, see below. I've posted the information you're after - 1 page of Kelly's 2 electoral registers
-
-
Thanks for reply Michael. I've only just seen it. That is a pity, I was really interested to know but "You can't please all the people...." as has been said. A very interesting post and one that has filled much curiosity in others. Can I assume that Stanley Road (N15?) is also out of area ?? Many thanks.
-
-
The Tottenham records I have can be a bit sketchy. I can offer you the 1923 Kelly's and the 1930, 34 and 39 electoral registers. I tried to find the 1939 National Register record, but to no avail.
-
Permalink Reply by Michael Anderson on
-
Don't I know it. I'm allowed 30 minutes for meals and a couple of hours kip a night.
There were two seperate properties then. 54 was Stills & Herbert butcher's shop and 56-58 Burgoyne Service station - it's still a garage now isn't it.
-
-
Could you let me know who lived in the School House in Falkland Road?
(btw, I think Mr Grandee who lived in Frobisher Road would have been an assistant caretaker as this house has always been occupied by the head caretaker).
I've got a 1901 census record for Fairfax, Falkland and Frobisher Roads so if anyone wants that information just let me know (or should I start a new thread?)
Thanks
-
-
Careful what you offer Angela (see my previous post to Moonta!).
The school house occupant is a bit confusing. The entry for no.19 says Regnald Fisher, North Harringey Council School, Charles Palmer (School House). Not sure if that means Mr Fisher was the Headteacher and Mr Palmer the caretaker with Mr Grandee as his gopher.
-
-
Many thanks Michael.
I think Palmer would have been the caretaker, and Fisher a classteacher - iirc the Head was a Mr Spilman then.
-
-
NOTICE TO ALL.
I'll be going on holiday next week and won't be back until almost the end of September and I am absolutley not taking Kelly's directory with me!
I'll close the thread on Sunday evening and reopen again when I'm back so there aren't a lot of fretful historians waiting on a reply.
-
Permalink Reply by Judith on
-
I'm impressed with your committment to local history. Pls could you let me know about 215 Wightman?
Many thanks
-
-
Something a bit odd here Judith. It goes 213 then 217. It was either vacant at the time of the book or did not exist!!!!!!!
© 2025 Created by Hugh.
Powered by
