Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!

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Meadow Orchard Project in Crouch End - It's previous use as Tennis Courts We are currently researching the history of the Meadow Orchard Community Garden site and thought that this forum would be a great place t… Started by Meadow Orchard Project	6	Feb 7 Reply by Meadow Orchard Project
Does anyone know Irene Neil or family? Hello: Wondering if anybody knows, or has contact with, Irene Neil or any of her family members? I'm trying to track down a high resolution… Started by Matthew Mailing	1	Jan 27 Reply by Matthew Mailing
Harringay in the Jazz Age - the Salon Bal The Salon Bal was a dance hall that opened in the premises above what is today Tesco (formerly Woolworths) in 1926. This was at the peak o… Started by Hugh	16	Jan 16 Reply by Hugh
Hornsey Wood Reservoir New to me and would live to take a look....( a bit scary tho' ) https://www.28dayslater.co.uk/threads/finsbury-park-reservoir-london-march-… Started by tim p	13	Jan 13 Reply by John Shulver
Salisbury Mansions history Hi all, I’m new to the site, and was wondering if anyone had any info on an old river which runs underneath Salisbury Mansions? My husband… Started by Mac	15	Dec 8, 2024 Reply by Hugh
Invitation from 1953 Coronation Party I found these in the church archives. What a lovely slice of Harringay history! Started by Pete	5	Dec 5, 2024 Reply by kotkas
Old boundary markers - Seymour Road History buffs will be familiar with the increasingly rare evidence of the old Municipal Boroughs of Hornsey and Tottenham which merged into… Started by Dick Harris	1	Nov 20, 2024 Reply by Martin (Woodside)
Stroud Green car showroom Does any one here have an image to share of the two-story, post-WW2 car showroom with forecourt that was in Mount Pleasant Crescent N4 unti… Started by man-thinking	0	Oct 20, 2024
A very Different Grand Parade in the Harringay of the 90s I wish that I took more photos of the hood in the 90s. I probably took this photo because of the snow, not realising that it would be of hi… Started by Pavlos	36	Oct 14, 2024 Reply by John Shulver
More local musical ephemera A recently reissued rarity from Highgate Wood School nearly 40 years ago. A chance encounter as usual: listening to a music show on the rad… Started by vaneska	5	Sep 27, 2024 Reply by adhamzaki