Tottenham Tales

Sid? Brian? The St Ann’s Snail? Whatever name you give it, the Snail Mural has become a permanent fixture of Seven Sisters Road.

Many residents still remember this iconic building, now called The Trampery, by its original name – The Tottenham & District Gas Company.

Page Green has existed as common land since at least the 14th century, while the built landscape around it has transformed, playing host to reformers, activists and more.

Originally built in c1910, the story of Bruce Grove Public Conveniences tells a much larger tale about Tottenham’s growth from village to metropolitan hub.

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

Ever wondered how the road got its name? The legend of the Seven Sisters trees is a fascinating story that goes at least as far back as the 13th century.

A master violin maker (father) and an award-winning photographer (son) once worked here. Their lives tell an extraordinary story of world-class craftmanship, evocative photographs of Tottenham and a secret that went to the grave.

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.

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

Artist John Godden (d.1999) set up home in Hampden Lane in 1972. His paintings capture the overlooked, the nameless and the unloved – forming a glorious archive of Tottenham’s ever-changing urban landscape.