Publications about the Tower

Two of our publications about the Tower The following four booklets are available from the Hornsey Historical Society, whose address is below. Ian Murray, "The Old parish Church of Hornsey", 1990 (8 pp.) £1-50. A brief history of the church, by the former Borough Archivist. Bridget Cherry, "Hornsey Church Tower: A Brief History and Guide", 1993 (12 pp.) £1-50. A guide to the Tower with illustrations of architectural features of historical interest, by the Secretary of the Friends. Joan Schwitzer, "Buried in Hornsey: The graves of St Mary's Churchyard" ISBN 0905794273 (16 pp.) £2-50. Biographical sketches of well-known local residents and others who were buried in the churchyard before its closure in 1872, and notes of memorials formerly in the body of the church before its demolition. Includes a plan of the churchyard and several illustrations. Eric Robinson, "Geology from a Churchyard: A Tombstone Trail around St Mary's Hornsey", 2000, ISBN 0905794265 (12 pp.) £1-95. A study of the various types of stone used in the churchyard's tombstones: their geological formation, origins, and weathering characteristics. Includes a plan of the churchyard and various figures. These are available from: Hornsey Historical Society The Old Schoolhouse 136 Tottenham Lane London N8 7EL Tel. 020 8348 8429 e mail: sales@hornseyhistorical.org.uk If you wish to order by post, please contact the Sales Manager for details of current postage and packing charges before placing your order. Alternatively you can buy these and the Society's other publications (including postcards and notelets depicting the Tower) from the Society's shop at the above address: the Shop is usually open on Thursdays and Saturdays but if you are planning to make a special trip, please call in advance to check precise opening times. The Friends have a stock of attractive mugs depicting the Tower, available in various colours. These are available at Tower events.