The modernist masterpiece of Hornsey Town Hall is a Grade II* listed building recently renovated as part of a private sector development. Opened in 1935, it was the centre for the Borough of Hornsey, and its architect Reginald Uren also created a Town Hall Square flanked by electricity and gas showrooms, making local government at the heart of the local community. The Municipal Dreams blog offers more background https://municipaldreams.substack.com/p/hornsey-town-hall-crouch-end-the

On this tour you will learn the history behind the square and and its buildings, with the wonderful bas reliefs, created by Arthur Ayres at the begining of his career. The Town Hall was at the heart of pop and rock in the 1950s, with the Kinks, and Queen and has paid host to several iconic films and TV programmes.

Please note this is an external walking tour and there is no access to the interior of the Town Hall. Before its renovation, Oonagh used to guide inside and can describe the major rooms.

Here are some of her 5* reviews of her Town Hall tour

“Simply superb- such a fascinatng history”

“Oonagh is such an engaging tour guide who brings the past to life”.