Hornsey Town Hall

Hornsey Town Hall stands in Hatherley Gardens, Crouch End, within the London Borough of Haringey. Built in the 1930s, it was the first major Modernist building in the UK. The architect, Reginald Uren, drew inspiration from Hilversum Town Hall in the Netherlands. Its symmetrical frontage features seven bays and a central canopy above three doorways. Inside, the council chamber, mayor’s parlour and committee room remain intact. A tall tower with a flagpole once marked the corner of the courtyard. The building’s history reflects Haringey’s civic life. It served as headquarters for the Municipal Borough of Hornsey until 1965. Later, it hosted concerts and even Freddie Mercury in 1971. In 2023, plans were announced to reopen it as a 68-apartment hotel in 2025. The restoration preserved original features like leather seating, parquet flooring and terrazzo. Its Art Deco interiors have made it a sought-after film and TV location. Visitors will find a restored Modernist landmark with elegant public spaces. The council chamber’s reupholstered leather seating and repaired metal balustrades show careful craftsmanship. The building’s exterior, with its seven-bay façade and tall windows, remains unchanged. Its role in productions like *Whitechapel* and *Killing Eve* adds cultural interest. The gardens provide a quiet setting near Crouch End’s shops and cafés.