Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!

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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
New Ghost sign on Hornsey High Street Thanks to Christina Davis for sending in a picture of a ghost sign snapped on Hornsey High Street yesterday. It shows the newsagent on t… Started by Hugh	0	Sep 25, 2024
London's most complete Roman kiln to go on display in Highgate Wood Image: Corporation of London The Highgate kiln, first unearthed by archaeologists in 1968, is said to be the most complete Roman pottery… Started by Hugh	0	Sep 2, 2024
Local History Jacob Rees Mogg A friend alerted me to this 2 year old Guardian article concerning Jacob Rees Mogg connection with the Ladder . It seems to be on the Mothe… Started by gbee	2	Aug 23, 2024 Reply by gbee
Fascinating report on British Library cyber-attack I'm sure that most of us are aware of the ransomware cyber-attack by the Rhysidia* gang on the British Library in October last year. I've… Started by Hugh	4	Aug 17, 2024 Reply by Hugh
Harringay Arena Does anyone have any history on the Haringay Arena in the early 50's. My father was an Accountant at the Arena and I am keen to learn what… Started by Judi	1	Aug 2, 2024 Reply by Hugh
The dying days of south Mayes Road A few years back I wrote a piece about the origins of Mayes Road. Searching for something else this morning, I came across the seventies BB… Started by Hugh	11	Jul 19, 2024 Reply by Eileen Penn