Westfield Road, Hornsey, looking north, c1905

Comment by Richard Woods on July 21, 2023 at 7:41

"dust destructor"!.... a euphemism for filthy incinerator.... 

Comment by Hugh on July 21, 2023 at 9:17

That’s what they called ’em in those days, Richard.

Comment by Janis Milnes on July 21, 2023 at 10:18

I lived at 1/2 way up the hill at 51 and we could see the Alexandra Palace, but it doesn't seem to be in this. 

Comment by Hugh on July 21, 2023 at 18:07

Janis, I'm sure Ally Pally is there but is rendered invisible by either the limitations of photography at the time of by the degradation of the print over time. You can see it on this photo from St Mary's Rd.

Comment by Shirley King on July 22, 2023 at 11:11

Thank you so much Hugh for posting this, brings back memories of when my family lived there at No 60 with my Nan albeit 50 years later. I don't remember being able to see the Pally from this view but I could from the back bedroom of her house.

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