Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
History of Harringay and Neighbouring Areas Discussions (416)
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Hornsey Historical Society talks at Crouch End FestivalMore information; on the the Festival website here and search for event on the Hornsey Historical website Hornsey Library – An Unsung Mun… Started by Hugh |
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Endymion Road, Part 2: a tale of one house and its fascinating occupants1. Postcard showing three ladies standing outside the front door of 15 Endymion Road, Harringay, c1905-1910 Introduction Last week, in th… Started by Hugh |
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May 30 Reply by Ian Christie |
Where modern Harringay started - the birth of Endymion Road and the lost roads and houses of Harringay1. Endymion Road from the former cricket pitch, late summer 2011. (Image Hugh Flouch) This article owes its existence to a photo taken in… Started by Hugh |
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Jun 3 Reply by John Shulver |
A Belated Happy 125th Birthday to The SalisburyBuilt and designed by self-made millionaire builder, Scottish lock keeper's son John C. Hill, The Salisbury opened as a hotel just over 125… Started by Hugh |
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May 16 Reply by John Shulver |
The Scudders, fruiterers of Wightman RoadI came across this photo with a message on the back sending "Best wishes for xmas and the new year" from 409 Wightman Road. It's a welcom… Started by Hugh |
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Apr 11 Reply by Hugh |
Equine thrills, locomotive spills, Vesuvian pyrodramas and other frolics at Victorian Ally PallyWhat connects Pompeii, Donald Trump, the Isle of Man and Coney Island to the Harringay Ladder? A little while back I was approached by Alex… Started by Hugh |
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Apr 5 Reply by EMC2 |
"Zenith", Edwardian motor cycle manufacturer of Stroud Green1. Zenith Gradua 680 V-Twin from 1912 (Source: National Motorcycle Museum) Founded in 1903, Zenith Motors Ltd manufactured from a premi… Started by Hugh |
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Mar 31 Reply by Richard Woods |
St Mary’s Priory on St Ann’s RoadIs there anyone here that went to St Mary’s Priory (Convent), opposite Avenue Road, when it was still a fee paying school? I was in the las… Started by Christine Yates |
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yesterday Reply by John Shulver |
Run that by me again - how did Harringay end up with two spellings?On another thread recently there was a throwaway comment about the use of the double-'r'-'ay' spelling of Harringay in the early 20th centu… Started by Hugh |
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Mar 10 Reply by Hugh |
The Nightingale Tavern - a window on Wood Green's developmentThe Nightingale was on the west side of the northern part of Wood Green High Road, opposite what was to become Wood Green's first Town Hall… Started by Hugh |
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Feb 25 Reply by Jean-Marc Bany |
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