Launching 'Crouch End'

Hornsey Library at the heart of Crouch End - one of two splendid and ambitious municipal buildings constructed by the Borough of Hornsey - was a very appropriate venue for the launch of Curious Crouch End. Fifty or more people came along and lots of books were sold. 

David Winskill took loads of photos - and this record of the launch is almost entirely based on his handiwork. Thanks David! He tells me he made a point of getting my trilby-style hat in the shot  at every opportunity.

The library itself was opened just a few weeks before the Borough of Hornsey was swallowed up into the new London Borough of Haringey (on April Fool's Day 1965). The building - spacious, light and still being used for the purpose for which it was designed - was the borough's attempt to win the good opinion of posterity.

Thanks to all those who came along and who have bought the book, special thanks to my family who were so helpful and supportive at the launch. Below is a slideshow of photos from the event. And you can find out more about the book here: