Tottenham Tales

The Parish Pump, Holy Trinity Church and School have all stood witness to Tottenham’s transformation from village to high-density urban landscape.

Known by local children by this name, the developments around ‘Bomb Church Alley’ can be traced back to the devastation caused by the Blitz.

Brook Street Chapel may look small, but it is full of fascinating stories; from its founding in 1839 to its present role in serving the local community.

Uncover Tottenham’s Quaker heritage, full of changemakers, progressives, and the iconic recipe for Tottenham Cake!

In front of you are three of Tottenham High Road’s many historic buildings, each with their own story to tell - Tottenham Community Sports Centre, Moselle House, and the Baptist Church.

Suffragettes, LGBTQIA+ icons and more; this small pocket of Tottenham holds some surprisingly radical stories.

Pioneering politics, artists, anarchists and queer spaces – South Tottenham has been home to them all!

Take a look at some local history from behind the lens. From ballooning, to Alfred Hitchcock and Hollywood, to your home TV set, this part of South Tottenham has some fascinating tales to explore.

Tottenham Green has been a hotbed of pioneers and changemakers. In the past 100 years, it has continued its radical legacy and helped transform the political landscape of Tottenham and beyond.

For centuries, Tottenham Green has played host to progressive educators, revolutionary medical professionals and patrons of art.