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Local MP celebrates Proud of Pubs Week

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Lynne with 3 Compasses landlord Nigel OxfordTo mark proud of pubs week and highlight the valuable role pubs play in the local community, Lynne Featherstone MP was chatting with landlord Nigel Oxford and pulling a few pints at the Three Compasses Pub in Hornsey.

The Hornsey based pub has been widely recognised for the role it plays in the community and in 2008 won an award for best community pub.

Lynne Featherstone MP comments:

“I’m really proud to be backing pubs in Hornsey and Wood Green this week.

“Places like the Three Compasses become even more important in times of hardship, as places to meet and keep the local community together. So here’s to all the great community pubs in Haringey – cheers!”

Hornsey Historical Society

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Lynne Featherstone at book launchThe pub (The Three Compasses on Hornsey High Street) where I have my constituency office upstairs was designed by the famous architect John Farrer – hence local references Farrer Road, Farrer Mews etc). Last week – the Hornsey Historical Society launched a new book by one of its members, Janet Owen, ‘John Farrer – The Man who changed Hornsey’ in the Three Compasses – because the pub itself was designed by John Farrer and adorns the front cover!

John Farrer’s work is evident in many parts of Hornsey and his contibution to its development from the 1880’s into the 1920’s was hugely significant. For anyone interested in local history and architecture – it’s a must! Contact the Hornsey Historical Society for where to get a copy.