Haringey Heritage Walks, May 2023

This month, a couple of local heritage walks are being led by Oonagh Gay, daughter of one of the fathers of the Hornsey Historical Society, Ken Gay. The aim of the walks  is to learn a little more about local areas in Haringey, be entertained and enjoy walking.

Funded by Transport for London, the walks are free. Each walk is around one hour and a quarter and ends with refreshments in a local cafe. Oona has a small budget to pay for tea and coffee.

Stroud Green, 10th May

The railways changed Stroud Green from a hay-making area to a smart suburb. Discover how it has become a super diverse area since the second world war. Visit the oldest building in the area, and learn about its radical inhabitants, from a founder of the Communist party, to a pioneer of publishing for an Afro-Caribbean audience.

Meet outside Park Theatre at 11am 10 May, Clifton Terrace N4 3JP. Walk ends at the newly reopened Old Dairy pub on Crouch Hill where they serve coffee.

Alexandra Park  Wednesday 31 May 11am

Meet at Boating Lake Cafe N22  7AY at 11am 31 May. Walk ends by Garden Centre W3 bus stop to reach Crouch End. W3 to Wood Green not running due to road works.

Alexandra Park celebrates its 160 year anniversary. Learn about the balloonists, elephants, and alien internees who form part of the park’s amazing history.

Over the next two months, further walks will be 

Markfield Park walk
Wednesday 14th June 2023 at 11am
Meet outside Tottenham Hale tube station exit. N17 9FN

Crouch End Women
Wednesday 28th June 2023 at 11am
Meet outside Lydia Brasserie, 120 Crouch Hill N8 9DY

Tottenham High Road walk
Wednesday 12th July 2023 at 11am
Meet outside White Hart Lane station, White Hart Lane, N17 8HH

To book a place on any walk, please email oonagh.gay@icloud.com or call her on 079 8650 4894.