I do remember sisters, Etienne, Cecile, Saint George, saint Francis, Mary Joseph. Also mrs. Beetle(singing), miss Taply(typing). I was in the school when they built two new classrooms on the tennis court area. There is a memory of chickens on the outside of the tennis court! There was a great guy who was the Gardner.l do remember going to mass at st Peter in Chains. Having hot sweet tea and milk in a huge aluminium tea pot, after communion, with my toast and scrambled egg sandwiches !!! I can still taste them. I also did elocution lessons. I have great memories of St. Gilda. I am Marie Walker
Hi Norma, I went to St Mary's school in Hornsey High Street. I remember you being in my class. I now live in Australia still practicing as a clinical psychologist. I also went to St Gildas before St Mary's, St Gildas was changing to an all girls school.
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Hi there, at the moment, there are several very old photo's on E-Bay of Hornsey High School.
Hope this helps.
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I was also a pupil at Crouch End High School, although slightly earlier than you. Did you ever manage to track down a photograph?
I was a pupil at St. Gilda's Convent around 1958 and I would be interested in the history which you are compiling regarding the school. I always remember how strict they were as regards uniform and a nun was posted at the door of the school to see if the girls were wearing their Panama hat on their approach up to the entrance! I remember the tennis courts at the back and every Friday marching through the alleyway en route to St.Peter-in-chains church for Mass.We then were served breakfast back at the school. I knew a girl called Paulette Mouser? (Unsure of the spelling) and Jennifer Catania, who family were Maltese. Sister St.Etainne was a tiny French nun who we used to really play up and I have often thought how awful we were to her! Would love to hear from anyone who attended the school and certainly any info on its history. My name was Eilish Ford-now Nolan
Yes I remember Sister St. Etienne. She was quite a small French nun and we used to really play her up! I think I remember Sister St. George, did she wear glasses and quite stern looking? I didn't attend St. Gildas for very long but started in 1958 age 12. I remember a girl called Paulette Mouser, not sure of the spelling and I had a friend called Jennifer Catania whose parents, or mother was Maltese. I lived in Lancaster Road. Would love to hear from anyone who attended the school.
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Yes I attended St Gildas from 1948 to 1955. My name was Angela Scott. Would love to hear from you.
the old Georgian house is still there; just not so visible. Yes, many changes, especially to the playground. I was there from 1958 - 1964. Sister st George was terrifying and Sister St Columbus taught us needlework. I still go past on a regular basis. Email:
I remember Sister Etienne...I was at school there from 1959 to 1965. My name is Simon Witham. My Sister Jacqueline also attended. Email
YES indeed I do...I was at the school as a young boy from 59 to 64. My sister also attended from earlier than myself. My favourite teacher was Sister Josephine.
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hello Joyce, my name is ron makey. i came across an old friends united e-mail you sent to my brother Tony a few years ago. i cannot remember any of the names in the class, but the names you mentioned sound familiar. i rememer a few names from coldfall school at muswell hill, senior 3b.billy bevis iris brent rita mayhew gwen wright.eileen friend sounds familiar as does bobby fenwich.
hello Joyce, my name is ron makey. i came across an old friends united e-mail you sent to my brother Tony a few years ago. i cannot remember any of the names in the class, but the names you mentioned sound familiar. i rememer a few names from coldfall school at muswell hill, senior 3b.billy bevis iris brent rita mayhew gwen wright.eileen friend sounds familiar as does bobby fenwich.
Yes, I remember them well plus a few others, sister St Thomas, Sister Marie Jesus I think Sister Columbia. Sorry don't remember you, I started at 5 yrs in 1950. Have been this evening to their 100 centenary event but sadly did not meet any old classmates although still in touch with a few. However, the school has totally changed, no old house or garden at all. All modern now.
I do remember the two sisters you have mentioned, my name is Margaret Morris don't know if you remember me.
Does anyone remember Sister St. George or Sister St. Etienne? I was an Anne Chapel with long plaits. From Pat Franchi (as I was called then)
Hi both Christine Stevens and myself (Christine Clayden) attended St Gildas (1957 - 1963). We have been trying to track down more pupils. We well remember Sister Cecile (who was so lovely), Sister Etienne (scary) and Miss Tapley. Also sister Francis. No photos of school unfortunately.
As a former pupil of St Gildas from 1957-1970 I recently visited to present a football trophy in honour of my father who was a football coach there from 1963-1986. When he died we gave the school some money to fund this trophy. His name was Mr DeBell. I was invited by the Headteacher and a former sister to write a history of the school in honour of its Centenary. I am looking for anyone who would be happy to contribute stories, experiences, photos etc. which would be included and credited to all donors. I look forward to hearing from anyone who is interested.
Hi I lived at number 3 from 1948 to about 1952
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my family live at number 4 Rectory between 1960-1964. we left just before the houses were knocked out. I was a very young child then, but I have fond memories of Priory park and playing in the street.
I was born in High Street Hornsey No. 12 to be exact next door to Ham's the Fish Shop in 1939 left that house in 1957 when I got married. Still live in North London, went to Campsbourne School.
hello i knew a burgess family that lived in bavaria rd that is off hornsey rd,i wonder if its the same family,late fortys,and fiftys roy.
In response to you enquiery about Elm House. I and my three sisters attended that school in the thirties and forties and I remember a few small boys there at the time One of my sisters had a photograph. of the outside classrooms but has since mislaid it.
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does anyone know if it is still there or has it been changed to something else.
Does anyone remember Rectory road in Hornsey between 1960-1964
Hi David, If you mean the St Mary's originally on the High st,
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we could see..... good luck with your search. Ken.
My sister attended St Mary's from about 1945-1952 give or take a few years. Her name was Hazel.
I was a (female) pupil at Crouch End High from 1959 - 1962/3 and I too am looking for images of the school.
I think it might be useful to approach the (then) local weekly newspaper 'Hornsey Journal' (should it still exsist) for help.
Alternatively PAUL FEENEY author of 'Highgate - Britain In Old Photographs' ISBN 978 0 7509 5101 2 may be able to assist you.
Hi, will be moving to Hornsey Hight Street. Can anyone tell me how safe this area is, any problems in St. Mary's church tower/gardens like drugs or other stuff. If someone local could tell me of any places I should be careful of, I would be grateful.
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Hi - I attended both St. Mary's infant and junior schools before transferring to St. Gildas in approximately 1949 to 1954. I would love to hear from anyone who was a student during those years since I've lost contact with everyone. And yes I remember that great old clock tower.
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Have just come across this web-site. I lived in Ferme Park Road Crouch End from 1941-1963, and my mother attended St Gildas Covent before the war, and was interested to see that you may have a photograph? I went to St Mary's Infants, Junior and Senior school and is it true the Senior school no longer exists? Seems that there have been many changes...as long as the old Clock Tower is still in place! Hope to hear from you?
hello Lisa,might be able to help as I went to that school during the war, it was then known as St.Gilda's convent and the main entrance was in Dickenson Road, my sister also went there until 1954/5,I think she might have a pic of the 'old' building, i will try and find out for you and if lucky send you
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Hi I am looking for someone to help with moving homes. We are in the Hornsey High Street area and will be moving within this same area. Will will need someone for one day only to move bigger things since I'm pregnant and my husband needs a bit of help. It's nothing too heavy, I promise and we're hiring a van to make it as easy as possible. This is going to happen either on the 4th or 5th of Feb, not sure yet. If you're interested please
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Hi there is a carboot sale every sunday at Islington Arts and Media school in Turle rd near Finsbury Park.
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Hello, my name is mcgilvery. I had a friend that lived in Hornsey named Shakeena Douglas she was from Trinidad and we met in Spain but I lost contact with her. If any of you know her I would like to speak with her. I live here in the US but I can be reached a
I think calling them scummy is a slight overstatement. I've lived in Hornsey for 2 years now, in fact right on the road where these places are. Yes, the "noisy" school kids (what other type is there?) do hang around them for about an hour after school but that is normal practice in any area be it Tottenham Lane or not.
They cause noisy school kids to hang around are unhealthy and an eyesore - Tottenham Lane has so much potential without these scummy places. With the exception of the Fish and Chip shop i think we could do better and want to know if anyone else thinks that this area of shops could improv and do you think that if they take away these establishments it will help to make it look decent?
Can anyone recommend a hairdresser in the Crouch End, Hornsey or Harringay areas who is good at hair for weddings (the bride).
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Does anyone know if it's possible to get hold of photos of the old St Peters in chains school building in Elm Grove N8 as it was back in the old days around 1950's or so, when it looked like the front of a house, before it was completely changed to look like a modern day school. My mum is in her late 60's and was a pupil there, she saw the building for the first time very recently and couldn't believe her eyes how it has changed. She would love to have some old photos of the old school building. I have tried numerous avenues to obtain these but have drawn a blank and really hope you will be able to help. I would love to get them for her as a birthday present so any information would be greatly appreciated. Many Thanks Lisa Mitchell. EMAIL:
At the moment they are pretty busy- but thats because the picadilly line is out (due to bombings)- normally there is enough room to atleast comfortably stand and read a book.
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Myname is Mike Williams and I am looking for tandem learning partners, i.e. people who would like to improve their English, who would like to practice with a native speaker (i.e. me) and who would have the equivalent amount of time to speak to me in their language (I am looking for native speakers of French). I am 29, I work in community development and I am friendly. I don't particularly care about your age, colour, gender, dispositions etc - just as long as you are talkative!
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Does anyone know of any car boot sales in London?
There are garages that may be available in Farrer Mews. This is situated off Farrer Road and connects Farrer Road with Priory Road.
Which Cable TV operators are available in the Priory Park area (North of Priory Road)
Is there anywhere to rent a garage in Hornsey?
... in addition to the excellent range of restaurants, bars and shops it's really easy (and quick!) to get into central London or the City for work or a night out. Plus you get one of the best views of London from Alexandra Palace.
Please could you tell me when I can use the Baby Pool on mondays (without having a lesson).
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The swimming pool in 'Park Road' is very good value for money. it is a 25m pool and is very clean and well maintained. It even has a sauna as well for those interested. The pool also has a diving pool and a childrens pool for mothers of young children! Overall very good!!
Fine before 8.15, busy after. If there have not been any cancellations you will ususally get a seat. Put it this way - it's much better than the tube. Last year was hell, this year has been loads better.
There is a Holme's Place in Crouch End, 5 mins walk.
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