Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
History of Harringay and Neighbouring Areas Discussions (422)
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When Harringay's fifth cinema became Harringay's second motor vehicle producerAt the height of the cinema age, Harringay had five cinemas. The least known was at the western corner of Wightman Road and Turnpike Lane.… Started by Hugh |
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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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Dec 28, 2023 Reply by Hugh |
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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Dec 11, 2023 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, 2023 Reply by Hugh |
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, 2023 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, 2023 Reply by Julia S |
Braddock's record of a changing Turnpike Lane, 1899 - 1906Turn of the century Hornsey photographer, Alfred Braddock, moved to the area in about 1890. He started off living in Alexandra Road, off Tu… Started by Hugh |
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Sep 12, 2023 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, 2023 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, 2023 Reply by John Grover |
A Few memories of 1960s Beresford RoadThis from member Les: We manufactured Handbags from approx 1960 - 1975 in our small workshops that were situated in part of the back garde… Started by Hugh |
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Aug 5, 2023 Reply by Geraldine |
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