Tottenham Tales

From the beer taps of public houses to the hot and cold taps of public baths, this stretch of Tottenham High Road has a lot of stories to tell.

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

Demolished in 1956, Brook House is often overlooked as one of Tottenham’s great residences. There is a fascinating story of how the original 17th century building, which once stood near this site, developed over time.

Bruce Castle Museum and Archive, a magnificent 16th century manor house, works with creatives to tell stories of innovation, migration, radicalism and resilience.

Local grammar school boy and the son of a coachman, Bobby Buckle went on to help found the Hotspur Football Club in 1882… and the rest is history!

The Whitbread Brewery Clock Tower remains a distinctive landmark along the iconic heritage corridor that is Tottenham High Road.

Proto-feminists, progressive educators, union solidarity, and a skeleton horse? The history of the High Cross area is bold and sometimes bizarre.

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.

The historic Northumberland terrace – including Percy House and Dial House - stands in significant contrast to the futuristic Spurs Stadium.

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