Nostalgic memories of Hornsey's local history
Share your own memories of Hornsey and read what others have said
For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.
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Displaying Memories 31 - 40 of 46 in total
I was born in Hornsey in 1940. Returning from evacuation in S.Wales in 1944, I went to Highgate Primary School for a short time, before moving to 141 Crouch Hill (now demolished) and attending Rokesley Infants School & Crouch End Junior school where I remember teachers Miss Flynn and Mr Baker. Having failed the 11 plus, (it was fixed) moved on to Crouch End Secondary Modern. I remember the Headmaster was Mr Chapman ...see more
I used to go with my mum to pay the gas bill at the Gas Board. As soon as it came through the door, we were up Middle Lane into Crouch End and queueing with everyone else to pay the bill.
Mum, bless her, as soon as the bill came in, we were up there paying it before the money ran out. Oh happy days... Love you mum, Joyce.
I was born in 1950 at Alexandra Park Nursing Home in Muswell Hill. My Mum and Dad (Ivy and Joe Abrahams) owned and ran the fish shop in Hornsey High Street and my Dad was not very pleased when Mum went into labour just before the lunchtime rush! I came home to live in the flat above the fish shop. It was a wet, dry and fried shop. My Dad used to have live crab on the slab in the front window and ...see more
We lived in Gordon Road up to 1948 then Rathcool Gardens till 1955 when we moved to the Coldfall Estate in Muswell Hill. Ee all attended Hornsey Infants, Tottenham Land then senior school in Priory Road, Hornsey. My sister Ann and myself went to boarding school in Rotherwick in Hampshire - her until 1956 me until 1955 when I left to attend the William Grimmshaw School in Creighton Avenue, Muswell Hill for one year ,then started work in Jan 1957.
I remember playing football at your old school with the boys of Crouch End Junior School, and using the British Restaurant next door at the YMCA in 1945.
As a 10 year old, I moved with my parents to 90 Middle Lane 1938, which is now demolished. I remember watching the firework displays at Alexandra Palace. I was evacuated to Cornwall in 1938 with Crouch End Junior School, returned in 1941, went to the the senior school, and lived in Tivoli Road next door to the school. I remember the headmaster's name - Mr Chapman - he liked using the cane, and Mr ...see more
I went to Rokesly School and remember the willow tree, and standing in a line with girls and boys separated at playtime. I also remember Renee, the lady who owned the corner sweetshop. My mum and dad worked in the Hornsey Tavern, my brothers and sister playing on the bombsite opposite. I remember playing in Priory Pasrk and Ally Pally and the fruit and veg shop on the corner, watching carnivals and visiting Santa and Christmas caroling. Any more memories from anyone?
Hi. I was born in Hornsey. I was born over the Albany Laundry at No.12 High Street Hornsey in 1939. I lived there until 1957. We lived next door to Ham's the fish shop. I loved playing in Priory Park when I was young. I used to dance on the big fountain in the park with my friend pretending we were fairies.
I used to go to Campsbourne School.
My mum worked at the top of Middle Lane during the war ...see more
I grew up in Hornsey - Westfield Road to be exact. They tore down a lot of the houses in the late 1960s and built a new estate in its place. I still remember going to Priory Park, the swimming pool on Park Road - ahhh happy days.
I have seen some more great memories of Harringay at the local community site, Harringay Online. I think you can find it through Google. Loved reading all your memories. Hugh