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Harringay Hop Pickers

I came across this postcard sent to an address in Green Lanes at the start of the last century and thought it an evocative reminder of what…

Started by Hugh

5 May 15, 2023
Reply by Richard Woods

Were houses on the Ladder built as flats or houses originally?

I hope somebody can help me settle an argument with my husband! I think the houses were built as one house...hubby thinks they were built a…

Started by Kat

20 May 1, 2023
Reply by John Shulver

The Harringay Racers Song

Thanks to Pat Stuart for sharing the lyrics of the Harringay Racers song on another post: "2-4-6-8, Who do we appreciate? Who? The Harringa…

Started by Hugh

13 Apr 28, 2023
Reply by John Shulver

Hornsey Historical Society is currently looking for volunteers

Last year I was invited to join the Hornsey Historical Society (HHS) publications committee. Since joining the team, I have become very awa…

Started by Hugh

0 Apr 26, 2023

Copy of Tottenham: a History, Christine Protz wanted

Does anyone have an unwanted copy of Chrstine Protz's Tottenham book? If so, you have an interested party here.

Started by Hugh

0 Mar 31, 2023

The hidden industry on the Warner Estate

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, O…

Started by Hugh

11 Mar 24, 2023
Reply by Hugh

The tale of a local dairyman and cowkeeper

Nicholas Walker dairy cart, c1900. Given that a photo was being taken was probably a special event,  I'm assuming that this is Walker hims…

Started by Hugh

7 Mar 17, 2023
Reply by Alan

St Ann's Hospital - The Early Years

North Eastern Fever Hospital circa 1905 In 1890 a suitable 19-acre site for a new fever hospital in North East London had been identified …

Started by Hugh

9 Feb 25, 2023
Reply by Alan

Unremembered: London's Favourite Racecourse at Alexandra Park

Fig. 1: Rounding the north-eastern corner of the course, 1954 For over a hundred years Alexandra Park Racecourse was the closest racecour…

Started by Hugh

25 Feb 23, 2023
Reply by Hugh

Inventor of Times Roman font a Fairfax Road Boy

Stanley Morison designer of the ubiquitous Times Roman font, elected Royal Designer for Industry by the Royal Society of Arts, grew up at 1…

Started by Hugh

16 Feb 3, 2023
Reply by Hugh

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