Nostalgia

Architect behind Ham & High’s glass-fronted court offices dies aged 94

Fond memories of the fountain at Brent Cross Shopping Centre as it turns 50

Fond memories of the fountain at Brent Cross Shopping Centre as it turns 50

Memories of Brent Cross - Saturday jobs in C&A and sandwiches by the fountain

Alexandra Palace's iconic transmitter mast is illuminated throughout the season of events marking 90 years since the first BBC TV broadcast.

Alexandra Palace's iconic transmitter mast is illuminated throughout the season of events marking 90 years since the first BBC TV broadcast.

Alexandra Palace

Plaque set to mark Ally Pally's place in TV history as 'World Origin Site'

Managers at Brent Cross Shopping Centre are appealing for photos and memories of the 50-year-old centre for their memory wall

Managers at Brent Cross Shopping Centre are appealing for photos and memories of the 50-year-old centre for their memory wall

Brent Cross seeks your photos and memories as mall gets a 50th birthday 'glow up'

The original Ackermans chocolate shop was in Kensington Church Street where Princess Margaret and The Queen Mother would pop in - but production took place at their second shop in Goldhurst Terrace

The original Ackermans chocolate shop was in Kensington Church Street where Princess Margaret and The Queen Mother would pop in - but production took place at their second shop in Goldhurst Terrace

The lost London chocolate shop founded by refugees and loved by the Queen Mother

John Barnes in Finchley Road is a flagship Waitrose store but was named after a retail entrepreneur who died in an accident.

John Barnes in Finchley Road is a flagship Waitrose store but was named after a retail entrepreneur who died in an accident.

The art deco department store named after a tragic businessman that's now a Waitrose

The O2 Forum remains a live music venue but over the years it has been an Irish dance hall, bingo hall, super cinema and variety theatre.

The O2 Forum remains a live music venue but over the years it has been an Irish dance hall, bingo hall, super cinema and variety theatre.

The Art Deco cinema that became an iconic venue played by Arctic Monkeys and Rihanna

Erno Goldfinger, left, designed the Balfron Tower in Poplar and lived in the 26 storey block for two months as a sociological experiment to study the living conditions of GLC tenants and use the experience when designing further homes.

Erno Goldfinger, left, designed the Balfron Tower in Poplar and lived in the 26 storey block for two months as a sociological experiment to study the living conditions of GLC tenants and use the experience when designing further homes.

How a row over a cottage's demolition inspired a feud and an iconic Bond villain

Members of HPAG reminisced about going to the Railway Tavern in the 1960s (Image: Newsquest)

Members of HPAG reminisced about going to the Railway Tavern in the 1960s (Image: Newsquest)

How sharing memories can help older people stay connected and positive

Dr John Maundy Biggs, helped investigate a disturbing double murder

Dr John Maundy Biggs, helped investigate a disturbing double murder

The extraordinary lives of 3 England rugby players connected to Hampstead

College Farm Trust partners with the Jeremy Coller Foundation
with aim to reopen College Farm to the public

College Farm Trust partners with the Jeremy Coller Foundation
with aim to reopen College Farm to the public

Plans afoot to reopen farm after 25 years after closure

People were discouraged from travelling for holidays during the Second World War (Image: West Yorkshire Archive Service)

People were discouraged from travelling for holidays during the Second World War (Image: West Yorkshire Archive Service)

History and Heritage

The summer when Hornsey became its own holiday resort

Ronnie Scott's first opened in 1959 in a basement in Gerrard Street Soho and moved to its current location in Frith Street in 1965.

Ronnie Scott's first opened in 1959 in a basement in Gerrard Street Soho and moved to its current location in Frith Street in 1965.

The world famous London jazz club that started in a humble Soho cellar

Lydia Manze serving the Pearly King and Queen of Islington in 1977. She was the last of the Manze family to run the pie and mash shop in Chapel Market until her death in 1985.

Lydia Manze serving the Pearly King and Queen of Islington in 1977. She was the last of the Manze family to run the pie and mash shop in Chapel Market until her death in 1985.

North London has lost most of its pie and mash shops - but a few are still going

Marion Manheimer with friends outside The Cosmo Cafe in Finchley Road. Her parents ran the cafe from 1957 until it closed in 1996.

Marion Manheimer with friends outside The Cosmo Cafe in Finchley Road. Her parents ran the cafe from 1957 until it closed in 1996.

The north London cafe that became 'a sanctuary' for those fleeing Nazi Europe

Marine Ices first opened in 1931 as Mansi's and had a refurb in the 1940s to add ship design features including porthole windows.

Marine Ices first opened in 1931 as Mansi's and had a refurb in the 1940s to add ship design features including porthole windows.

The lost ice-cream parlour that looked like a ship and was loved by generations

The Coronet in Holloway Road

The Coronet in Holloway Road

The grand London cinema that became a Wetherspoons and is now daubed with graffiti

The OVO Wembley Arena has hosted big name music stars but was originally built as a swimming pool.

The OVO Wembley Arena has hosted big name music stars but was originally built as a swimming pool.

An iconic London music venue where a 'wonder pool' is buried under concrete beneath

Stewart and Ardern built it as a Morris car dealership in the 1930s and it's now a Kwik Fit garage in Finchley Road.

Stewart and Ardern built it as a Morris car dealership in the 1930s and it's now a Kwik Fit garage in Finchley Road.

The lost Art Deco showroom that heralded the golden age of motoring

A file photo taken in 1930 of a line of nippies wearing the original uniform so named because they were nippy on their feet.

A file photo taken in 1930 of a line of nippies wearing the original uniform so named because they were nippy on their feet.

The lost London cafe chain that had iconic waiting staff called 'nippies'

The Everyman Cinema has been a Victorian drill hall, a theatre, and no frills indie cinema and now a luxury movie theatre.

The Everyman Cinema has been a Victorian drill hall, a theatre, and no frills indie cinema and now a luxury movie theatre.

The iconic Hampstead venue that started the trend for luxury movie-going

A still from the In 1931 British Pathé film Winter Nymphs depicting the swimmers at the Kenwood Ladies Pond.

A still from the In 1931 British Pathé film Winter Nymphs depicting the swimmers at the Kenwood Ladies Pond.

Hampstead Heath

The cherished Hampstead Heath swimming pond that's 100 years old

The Albion in Barnsbury is a former Georgian tea room loved for its wisteria-clad beer garden.

The Albion in Barnsbury is a former Georgian tea room loved for its wisteria-clad beer garden.

The pretty north London area with elegant squares and cosy Georgian pubs

William Martyn moved into the family business in 1984 and is the fourth generation to run the Muswell Hill shop.

William Martyn moved into the family business in 1984 and is the fourth generation to run the Muswell Hill shop.

'I'm the fourth generation of my family to run our shop - and it's still the same'

Queen Anne's Mansions in Petty France was London's first high rise building and lasted 100 years before being demolished.

Queen Anne's Mansions in Petty France was London's first high rise building and lasted 100 years before being demolished.

'A hideous pile' - London's first high-rise building now lost forever

The cobblestones and ramp at Stables Market were once used by horses climbing to the upper floor of the horse hospital.

The cobblestones and ramp at Stables Market were once used by horses climbing to the upper floor of the horse hospital.

The lost horse stables that are now a pub and famous market

David & Susan Black

David & Susan Black

Hampstead pub hosts event celebrating the music of The Beatles

Children playing at Gladstone Park open air swimming pool on May 13 1960

Children playing at Gladstone Park open air swimming pool on May 13 1960

The lost open air swimming pool in a north London park

Irish navvies began a night out dancing in pubs such as The Dublin Castle (Image: André Langlois)

Irish navvies began a night out dancing in pubs such as The Dublin Castle (Image: André Langlois)

The corner of north London where the Irish spirit still echoes through the streets

When it opened Brent Cross Shopping Centre had air conditioning, indoor fountains, late opening hours, and 75 stores under one roof.

When it opened Brent Cross Shopping Centre had air conditioning, indoor fountains, late opening hours, and 75 stores under one roof.

North London landmark and UK's first American style shopping mall turns 50

A crowd of screaming teenagers besiege the Rainbow Theatre in Finsbury Park, London. The teens are hoping to buy tickets for The Osmonds concert.

A crowd of screaming teenagers besiege the Rainbow Theatre in Finsbury Park, London. The teens are hoping to buy tickets for The Osmonds concert.

The legendary lost music venue where The Beatles and Bowie played

St John's Wood High Street is full of high end boutiques, cafes and restaurants.

St John's Wood High Street is full of high end boutiques, cafes and restaurants.

The posh north London neighbourhood loved by celebrities and music fans

Memories of Bounds Green lido include hot terraces, freezing cold water and daring dives from the high diving board.

Memories of Bounds Green lido include hot terraces, freezing cold water and daring dives from the high diving board.

The lost north London lido that's now a garden centre

York Road London Underground station opened in 1906 and has been closed since 1932 although several moves were made to try to reopen it.

York Road London Underground station opened in 1906 and has been closed since 1932 although several moves were made to try to reopen it.

The lost London Underground station you can still spot from passing trains

A young alumni social brought former pupils back to University College School (Image: UCS)

A young alumni social brought former pupils back to University College School (Image: UCS)

University College School (UCS)

The school that reunites ex-pupils - and how it gave 'closure' to one year group

Gospel Oak railway station was the site of a fatal crash in 1861 when a passenger train collided with a goods train leaving 16 dead.

Gospel Oak railway station was the site of a fatal crash in 1861 when a passenger train collided with a goods train leaving 16 dead.

The celeb-packed neighbourhood near Hampstead Heath named after a lost tree

For many years the former Marlborough Road station ticket hall was used as a Chinese restaurant.

For many years the former Marlborough Road station ticket hall was used as a Chinese restaurant.

London Underground

The lost Tube station that became a Chinese restaurant

Heath House Hampstead is a Georgian mansion that's said to be the highest in London.

Heath House Hampstead is a Georgian mansion that's said to be the highest in London.

The sad and crumbling fate of Hampstead's highest mansion

South Kentish Town station was open between 1907 and 1924 and inspired a story about a passenger who got off at the abandoned platform and never got out.

South Kentish Town station was open between 1907 and 1924 and inspired a story about a passenger who got off at the abandoned platform and never got out.

The abandoned Tube station that inspired a 'lost passenger' legend

A 'ghost' sign on a wall in Inverness Street Camden Town reveals the original name of the cinema as The Gaumont.

A 'ghost' sign on a wall in Inverness Street Camden Town reveals the original name of the cinema as The Gaumont.

The 90-year history of Odeon cinema soon to show its final film

The well loved hymn In The Bleak Midwinter with music by Gustav Holst set to a poem by Christina Rosetti was first heard at St Mary's in Primrose Hill where Rev Percy Dearmer was vicar.

The well loved hymn In The Bleak Midwinter with music by Gustav Holst set to a poem by Christina Rosetti was first heard at St Mary's in Primrose Hill where Rev Percy Dearmer was vicar.

The pretty church where a favourite Christmas carol was heard for the first time

Author Philip Norman tells it all about The Beatles

Author Philip Norman tells it all about The Beatles

Author still ‘twisting and shouting’ about The Beatles 40 years later

London Met architecture students Benjamin Howell and Alberte Gomez

London Met architecture students Benjamin Howell and Alberte Gomez

The new community garden that has a 999-year lease

Primrose Hill has been used as a filming location for screen dramas such as Paddington and One Day and is the real life home of celebrities including Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz.

Primrose Hill has been used as a filming location for screen dramas such as Paddington and One Day and is the real life home of celebrities including Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz.

The pretty celebrity enclave that got a grisly nickname after a notorious murder

Yousuf Mohammed pulls into Euston where his railway career started 50 years ago

Yousuf Mohammed pulls into Euston where his railway career started 50 years ago

Jobs and careers

Meet the train chef who cooked for 50 years on the railways

The Vale of Health is thought to have been named as a branding exercise by the water company that drained a marshy hamlet called Hatchett's Bottom.

The Vale of Health is thought to have been named as a branding exercise by the water company that drained a marshy hamlet called Hatchett's Bottom.

The pretty hamlet on Hampstead Heath that people think is spelled wrong

Hampstead Community Centre was rescued from a derelict state in 1976 by a group of local campaigners and is now a thriving market with florist and fishmonger, and a hub running clubs for children and seniors.

Hampstead Community Centre was rescued from a derelict state in 1976 by a group of local campaigners and is now a thriving market with florist and fishmonger, and a hub running clubs for children and seniors.

The derelict car showroom that became a popular Hampstead market

Tinkering at the Classic car boot sale

Tinkering at the Classic car boot sale

Cultural attractions

Get your old set of wheels blessed by a vicar at Classic car boot sale

Liza Pulman in concert in tribute to Barbara Streisand

Liza Pulman in concert in tribute to Barbara Streisand

From the 7/7 bombing to Streisand: Liza Pulman’s life in the spotlight

70th anniversary of London Irish Centre in Camden Square

70th anniversary of London Irish Centre in Camden Square

London Irish Centre to mark 70 years in Camden Town

Larks Hall farmhouse once stood on six acres of farm land (Image: Gary Stone)

Larks Hall farmhouse once stood on six acres of farm land (Image: Gary Stone)

A 16th century Chingford farming survivor

Once the main road to the north of England, historic buildings on Highgate High Street have survived thanks to the construction of Archway Road in the 19th century (Image: David Anstiss, Creative Commons 2.0)

Once the main road to the north of England, historic buildings on Highgate High Street have survived thanks to the construction of Archway Road in the 19th century (Image: David Anstiss, Creative Commons 2.0)

David Harrision

The picturesque London high street that was a medieval superhighway

Patsy Bloom at the opening of new wing named in her honour at Jewish Care's Sandringham centre in Stanmore

Patsy Bloom at the opening of new wing named in her honour at Jewish Care's Sandringham centre in Stanmore

Trailblazing Patsy Bloom unveils care home’s new wing in her honour

A £2 coin has been listed for sale for £8,000

A £2 coin has been listed for sale for £8,000

London Underground

'Rare' £2 London Underground coin for sale for £8,000