Archive for December, 2008

The Hornsey Enclosure Map

8 December, 2008

Our next lecture is on Wednesday 10 December at the usual venue – URC Hall, cnr of Weston Park/Ferme Park Road, London N8.

David Frith will talk about the Hornsey Enclosure Map.

Entry is free to members, donation of £1 requested from visitors. Doors open 7.45pm for coffee and bookstall. Talk starts at 8pm prompt. Doors are closed at 8pm and no latecomers can be admitted.

The Story of Hornsey

8 December, 2008

A new course for 2009

A series of 6 weekly lectures commencing 23 April
at The Old Schoolhouse, 136 Rokesly Avenue, N8 7EL

Provisional Course Content:

Introduction: Overview of Early Hornsey
Manors and Estates: Land ownership
Economic History: Agriculture, trade and industry
Social History: Church, charity and education
Local Government: Vestry, magistrates and council
Built Environment: Public, commercial and domestic

The course, led by John Hinshelwood, is open to everyone, and will provide an introduction to the history of Hornsey.

Thursdays 6.00 – 8pm with refreshments

£72 for 6 weeks, or £15 per lecture if there are spaces available.

For more info contact Joy Nichol Tel. 020 8883 8486