Tottenham Tales

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!

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.

From brewers, to bakers, to religious houses – this pocket of land is a glimpse into the diversity of Tottenham’s past and present.

In 1911, the building directly in front of you (no.366 High Road) became the home of the Tottenham Hebrew Congregation.

From the first history of Tottenham, to groundbreaking Arabic scholarship, stunning artwork and even a local ‘witch’ – All Hallows is the original parish church for Tottenham and has seen it all.