Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
History of Harringay and Neighbouring Areas Discussions (410)
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Hornsey and Wood Green Synagogue in picturesFor many years a synagogue stood on the site in Wightman Road where the mosque is now located. The Hornsey and Wood Green Affiliated Synago… Started by Hugh |
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May 25, 2023 Reply by Hugh |
Harringay Hop PickersI 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 |
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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 |
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May 1, 2023 Reply by John Shulver |
The Harringay Racers SongThanks 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 |
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Apr 28, 2023 Reply by John Shulver |
Hornsey Historical Society is currently looking for volunteersLast 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 |
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The hidden industry on the Warner EstateI 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 |
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Mar 24, 2023 Reply by Hugh |
The tale of a local dairyman and cowkeeperNicholas 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 |
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Mar 17, 2023 Reply by Alan |
St Ann's Hospital - The Early YearsNorth 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 |
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Feb 25, 2023 Reply by Alan |
Unremembered: London's Favourite Racecourse at Alexandra ParkFig. 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 |
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Feb 23, 2023 Reply by Hugh |
Inventor of Times Roman font a Fairfax Road BoyStanley 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 |
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Feb 3, 2023 Reply by Hugh |
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