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The Archway of Highgate

Have you ever wondered exactly where the Archway name came from? By the late 18th century Highgate was a prosperous village with a tollga…

Started by Hugh

Frederick Dean - Oakfield Road

I've been doing some family research and found out my great grandfather Frederick Dean lived in Oakfield road in the 60s-70s(?) and wanted…

Started by cavendishmark

Helena Fedorowicz memorial, Finsbury Park.

Does anyone know who Helena Fedorowicz was, and why there is a memorial to her in Finsbury Park ?  I've looked online and there is not a l…

Started by David Clark

McKenzie Garden (potentially), Finsbury Park 1950s

Started by cavendishmark

A Tudor Garage (amongst others) in Crouch End

The other day I stumbled across this picture of an odd confection of the Tudor Garage in Crouch End. This business used to stand next to…

Started by Hugh

A&E courtyard statue? (Gate post relic from St. Mary's Infirmary, Highate Hill)

Anybody having the misfortune to visit A&E in Archway may have noticed this statue come shrine in the central courtyard looking down f…

Started by keith

New grant for young people interested in London archaeology

The City of London Archaeological Trust (CoLAT) has announced the launch of a new grant for young people interested in London archaeolog…

Started by Hugh

Stroud Green: lost buildings

Please, does anyone have pictures or or memories to share of: - the two-storey 50s/60s car showroom and forecourt that was located on Mount…

Started by man-thinking

Semtex found in Cranford Way

Almost exactly 27 years ago today. (Click image to enlarge)

Started by Hugh