Pinner Local History Society

Pinner and its environs - Pinner Green, Hatch End, North Harrow and Rayners Lane were once part of Pinner's parish - have an unexpectedly complex and rich past. The Society exists to encourage and promote interest in local history, particularly of our area. It does this through meetings, research, talks, visits, publications and displays.

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August 26, 2021
Next Meeting

Our next talk, Educating Pinner, The History of Schools in Pinner by The PLHS Research Group is on 5th March at 8.00pm in the Pinner Village Hall.  What education was available in Pinner once Queen Victoria came to the throne? The Research Group will talk about the National School, the early days of Pinner State Schools and […]

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August 26, 2021
Latest News

At our last meeting on Thursday, 5th February, we experienced a sudden change in plans. Our scheduled speaker, Evan Panagopoulos, was unfortunately unable to join us to discuss the Battle of Britain House, Ruislip due to a family bereavement. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with Evan and his family during this difficult time. And […]

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About Our Area

August 30, 2021
About Our Area

Pinner is centuries old. It was one of the ten hamlets of the medieval Harrow Manor and is still the most easily distinguishable today. The name Pinner is nowadays considered to be of Saxon origin. Among the oldest written records of Pinner is one telling us that the church was here during the 1230s.

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