Peter Usborne in conversation
Monday 8th March 2021 7.30 pm
An online Zoom event
An illustrated talk by Peter Usborne, founder of Private Eye and award winning children’s book publisher.
Energy efficiency in traditional buildings
Monday 15th March 2021 7.30 pm.
An online Zoom event.
Nigel Griffiths, Director of the Sustainable Traditional Buildings Alliance, will address the challenges of making traditionally-constructed buildings fit for the 21st century.
John Drinkwater’s life in Highgate
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Monday 29th March 2021 7.30 pm
An online Zoom event
John Drinkwater (1882-1937), the poet and dramatist, lived at 9 The Grove in Highgate from 1930 to 1934. His granddaughter Dr Susannah Self presents her unique collection of historical photos and family stories to illuminate the life of this much loved ‘Georgian’ poet. With readings by Ruth Hazeldine.
Not the Tidy-up Event
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We have launched Not the Tidy up Event instead of our monthly group tidy up sessions. Given the current levels of infection we have decided not to hold these group events until infection levels show a sustained fall. Instead, all of our regular supporters (and anybody who wishes to join us) individually or in their social bubble do litter tidy ups. Click More for full details
Moments in the Museum
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Highgate School Museum on Southwood Lane is currently closed, but that does not mean you can’t step inside the history of Highgate School and enjoy the wonderful artefacts, displays and artworks that are part of its blueprint. Their video series, focusses a spotlight on individual pieces. Click More for links to available videos.
Swain’s Lane No Right
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What do you think of the new ‘No right turn’ rules at Bisham Gardens and South Grove? Have your say by responding to Camden’s consultation. Click More for a link to the consultation page.
Highgate Society responds to Planning White Paper
The Highgate Society submitted a detailed 19-page response to the
Government’s consultation on its Planning White Paper. To learn more and to access the full submission, click More
Highgate Cemetery launches design competitions
Highgate Cemetery has launched two design competitions as it seeks to implement its long term Conservation Plan
Highgate Society Events
The Highgate Society exists to make Highgate and its neighbourhood a better place in which to live and work; to ensure changes enhance the area, to encourage sound planning and to improve public transport.
As a social hub the Society is at the very heart of Highgate, staging or facilitating a wide range of events for the whole community.
