Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
History of Harringay
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For members interested in sharing and learning more about the history of Harringay and neighbouring areas.
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Harringay's History
Harringay's History by Harringay Online
1. History Group Articles & Discussions
This group has a series of articles, including some original research about the neighbourhood history. It's often the case that the discussion element of the group initiates new thinking and leads to the discovery of new learning.
2. Historical Photos and Other Images
More historical photos than you can shake a stick at from 1860 onwards. Our resources include a wide range of photos including some unique ones.
See a full list of the albums along with links, here.
3. In the Forum
Sometimes posts about Harringay's history get added to the forum. We've tried to gather as many as possible of those together here, (but there may be unlinked gems!). As with the History Group, discussion often leads to new insights.
4. Film
Historic footage from 1920 on.
5. Wikipedia (the First-ever Published History of Harringay)
A series of eight articles on Wikipedia all thoroughly researched and referenced, if rather hurriedly written by Hugh, which when published in 2007-08, together made up the first ever history of Harringay.
6. Personal Memories Blogs
A collection of memories from times past written by former residents of the area.
7. Virtual Blue Plaque Map
A map charting the residences of the more well-known residents from our history. (Sadly the Community Walk Map seems not to be functioning 100% with Google Maps any longer, but it still good enough to see the key information). A work in progress begun in July 2010. More here.
8. Telling Harringay's History
Download a short pdf by Hugh about writing the first history of Harringay (click the picture to download):
9. Timeline
We developed a Harringay timeline on Dipity's innovative website back in 2010. It was a convenient way to leaf through our neighbourhood's history. Sadly, the Dipity website closed from late 2016. Moist of it survived for a till late 2019 in a version of the page on the Wayback Machine. However, the site seems to have relied on a Google API. This was disabled by Google for all Dipity timelines and now little information is accessible.
Other sources for Harringay historical info
Other local history links
Links beyond Haringey
- London and Middlesex Archaeological Society
- Victorian Society
- London Forum (for London's Civic Societies)
- London and Middlesex Archaeological Society
- London Westminster And Middlesex Family History Society
- Greater London Industrial Archaeology Society
- Comprehensive list of London history links on London and Middlesex Archaeological Society website (click our link then select links towards bottom of left hand column)
Harringay Online Discussion Forum
How history shaped the wide eastern end of Turnpike Lane
Started by Hugh. Last reply by Lydia Walter Sep 17. 3 Replies 4 Likes
Looking east towards at the mid nineteenth century housing terrace on the site of Turnpike Lane tube station.…Back to Harringay Online
Braddock's record of a changing Turnpike Lane, 1899 - 1906
Started by Hugh. Last reply by Hugh Sep 12. 11 Replies 6 Likes
Turn of the century Hornsey photographer photographer, Alfred Braddock,…Back to Harringay Online
Shadbolt Exhibtion - well worth going to see
Started by Hugh Jul 7. 0 Replies 1 Like
George Shadbolt (1819-1901) was a British writer, editor and photographer who took some of the earliest photographs of Hornsey and Tottenham during the 1850s-60s.Bruce Castle is hosting an exhibition of their archive archive of these early prints…Back to Harringay Online
Talk: Evidence of Our Past: 100 Stories From The Archive, Crouch End, 8th July 2023
Started by HoL Site Admin Jul 7. 0 Replies 0 Likes
From the Hornsey Historical Society:The past is endlessly fascinating and full of clues about how we connect to the history…Back to Harringay Online
Hornsey Historical Society is currently looking for volunteers
Started by Hugh Apr 26. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Last year I was invited to join the Hornsey Historical Society (HHS) publications committee. Since joining the team, I have become very aware of a key challenge the society is facing. Like most organisations in our country who rely on volunteers,…Back to Harringay Online
Copy of Tottenham: a History, Christine Protz wanted
Started by Hugh Mar 31. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Does anyone have an unwanted copy of Chrstine Protz's Tottenham book? If so, you have an interested party here.Back to Harringay Online
The hidden industry on the Warner Estate
Started by Hugh. Last reply by Hugh Mar 24. 11 Replies 4 Likes
I was recently contacted by a local resident who was trying to find out more about a building which used to stand on her road. She wrote,On older maps and aerial photos from just after the war there is a large building or range of buildings where…Back to Harringay Online
The Christeys: from the 18th Century Fruit Stalls of Covent Garden, up to Crouch End and St James's Clubland
Started by Hugh. Last reply by Ken Stevens Feb 24. 3 Replies 4 Likes
While looking at an early twentieth century photo of a local pub recently, I noticed a sign above the pub’s door showing a member of the Christey family as licensee. I’d come across the name before, whilst…Back to Harringay Online
From Ukraine to Harringay 120 years ago
Started by Hugh. Last reply by Hugh Jan 16. 11 Replies 6 Likes
Richard Rapahel (nee Zubrasky), (©Laurence Raphael, grandson)Eight years ago, I added…Back to Harringay Online
Overlays of St Ann's and St John's Lodge
Started by anne barwick. Last reply by anne barwick Nov 11, 2022. 5 Replies 3 Likes
I've been inspired/triggered by the development plans for St. Ann's and have done a little playing around with maps to see…Back to Harringay Online
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