History

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THE Fortis Green Residents’ Association was formed in May 1948, following an outcry over the parking of commercial  vehicles in Annington Road, just behind the Muswell Hill police station in Fortis Green.

Its aim was to “foster an interest in local government and other matters of local interest”. The Association was to be strictly non sectarian and non political. The slogan adopted became “strength through unity”.
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Our history has been documented in Muswell Hill and Fortis Green Association: a history of its campaigns and landmark achievements, covering among others our successful fight against

  • the proposed Archway Road motorway scheme;
  • Haringey Council’s proposal to cut down nearly 4000 street trees in the western half of the borough;
  • the threat to demolish the famous art deco Muswell Hill Odeon (now Muswell Hill Everyman).  The cinema was saved and given Grade II listed status.

The book, by the former Association chairman, John Hajdu, originally published in 2010, has now been updated to 2023. It is available to members and to all those who are interested in the Association’s  activities and campaigns conducted over 75 years to protect, maintain and improve the local environment and quality of life.

To read or download the book, click HERE.