Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
History of Harringay Discussions (394)
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The Christeys: from the 18th Century Fruit Stalls of Covent Garden, up to Crouch End and St James's ClublandWhile 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 Ch… Started by Hugh |
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on Monday Reply by Hugh |
Alignment of Wightman and Hornsey Park RoadsThe question of exactly when Wightman and Hornsey Park Road were aligned has been asked a few times. I've been able to give a rough answer,… Started by Hugh |
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Nov 23 Reply by Hugh |
Bob Oseman's Memories of growing up in wartime HarringayMany thanks to Bob for sending us this set of memories of growing up in Harringay. (Attached below as pdf) Started by Hugh |
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Nov 5 Reply by John Shulver |
Where the Whittington Hospital came fromEarlier this week, HoL member Keith asked in a post on the forum if anyone could explain this object sitting in a courtyard at the Whitting… Started by Hugh |
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Nov 5 Reply by John Shulver |
Ghost signsAn article this week by Jonathan Glancey calls for the saving of these glimpses into the past painted on the sides of buildings and publici… Started by Liz |
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Oct 30 Reply by Julia S |
A Quick Butchers at BaldwinsIt has occurred to me to wonder from time to time where the the name of our much loved local butcher came from. And how long since a Baldwi… Started by Hugh |
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Sep 29 Reply by Hugh |
How history shaped the wide eastern end of Turnpike LaneLooking east towards at the mid nineteenth century housing terrace on the site of Turnpike Lane tube station. From left to right, they wer… Started by Hugh |
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Sep 17 Reply by Lydia Walter |
Braddock's record of a changing Turnpike Lane, 1899 - 1906Turn of the century Hornsey photographer photographer, Alfred Braddock, moved to the area in about 1890. He started off living in Alexandra… Started by Hugh |
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Sep 12 Reply by Hugh |
Crouch End Hill 1890 to 1965 - a Story in PicturesCrouch End Hill changed rapidly from the late nineteenth century onwards. Fortunately, the changes were relatively well documented in photo… Started by Hugh |
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Sep 8 Reply by Alan Kenneth carter |
Rhodes Brewery HornseyA Rhodes beer mat from the mid-20th Century. You have to wonder if the company's marketing slogans helped to cement its demise! Rhodes Bre… Started by Hugh |
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Sep 8 Reply by John Grover |
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