Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
History of Harringay and Neighbouring Areas Discussions (427)
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Admin for testing 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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Admin for testing 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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Admin for testing 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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Admin for testing 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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Admin for testing 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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Admin for testing 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 |
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Admin for testing 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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Admin for testing Changing Prospects in HornseyAfter I added the story about Goulding Court on Turnpike Lane recently, someone asked if the site of that building had also been the site o… Started by Hugh |
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Admin for testing The Gardens at Harringay House - the place, the plants the peopleIf you find longer items less amenable to reading online, this article has been converted to a booklet format that can be read on-screen or… Started by Hugh |
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Jul 11, 2023 Reply by Hugh |
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