In 1874, the fine mid-Victorian villa North Bank on Pages Lane, in Muswell Hill, went up for sale. The detailed auction plan and schedule give many insights into the lifestyle of wealthy families and their live-in staff in North London. Using this as a starting point, the story of the house and the people who…
In the 1890s, Muswell Hill had the most advanced film studio in the world. Set up by British motion picture pioneers Robert W. Paul in a field in Sydney Road, the studio produced hundreds of films, some in expensive hand-painted colour. Ian Christie is Professor of History at Birkbeck College and has previously held roles…
In this Issue MHFGA Community Fund: Highgate Roman Kiln, Muswell Hill Rhythmic Gymnastics, and Sense of Locality.Members’ Meeting: When Hollywood Was Muswell ‘Hilliwood’.Tree Matters: Re-pollarding, Tree Preservation and Memorable Trees. Vintage Bus Rides for Poppy Day.Environment Matters: Flower Beds, Flowerboxes & Secret Garden Footpath.MHFGA Website: New Emergency & Non-Emergency Help Pages.A Whistle-stop Tour of East…
Have your say in the consultation Haringey Council has begun a consultation process on plans to encourage walking, cycling and to discourage car use in the borough. This may include the introduction of Low Traffic Neighbourhoods in the future, though none are currently planned for Muswell Hill. Copies of the proposals can be seen at…
There are currently three consultations concerning proposed Controlled Parking Zones (‘CPZs’) in our area. They are: Alexandra Palace West concerning approximately the area to the North of Alexandra Palace, bounded by Muswell Hill Broadway in the West, the railway line to the North of Alexandra Park Station to the East, and Alexandra Park Road /…