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Haringey's 61st Birthday

Tottenham as separate Borough ceased to exist on 31 March 1965. From 1 April it became part of the London Borough of Haringey along with th…

Started by StephenBln

Late Obituary for a Local Artist and Man of Culture

Sadly I read of the death some time ago of Peter Gosnell who lived in Rowley Gardens. I did on occassions speak to him on his (amateur) rad…

Started by Martin (Woodside)

Historian's book is "full of discovery and surprises"

New article in the Ham & High. (Click image to enlarge). Buy the book at https://hornseyhistorical.square.site/product/abyssinia-by-hug…

Started by HoL Site Admin

From the archive: When the Arena was potteries

Before the Shopping Park, the Arena and Stadium, there was Williamson's Potteries. Click here to see what Harringay looked like back then.

Started by Liz

Why Women Teachers Break Windows: The Teacher who Hid Her Identity to Become a Militant

This hunger strike medal awarded to Pleasance Pendred is due up for auction at Bonhams towards the end of next month with a bidding estim…

Started by Hugh

Women’s History Month Events at Bruce Castle (FREE)

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Stallan family from the old Tottenham Fire Brigade

Hi all! I was wondering if anyone knows much about the Stallan family that lived in the old Tottenham Fire Brigade at Conway Rd until 1925.…

Started by Sam

Anyone know what used to occupy this plot behind Conway Road?

I walked down Conway Road yesterday evening and saw an entrance to a site which I imagine must have been a workshop/light factory. It's now…

Started by Hugh

Happy 100th birthday Priory Park!

Lovely Priory Park will be 100 this year. The park was created in two sections. Two parcels of land at the eastern and southern ends were p…

Started by Liz