Tottenham Tales

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.

What links a local historian-bookseller and the fastest man on a Penny Farthing?

Near this site stood Tottenham Community Project. A democratic publisher producing material for organisations advocating for women’s rights, anti-racism, worker’s rights and more; this was a hub for local grassroots campaigners.

Tottenham has been home to pioneering educators for centuries, and Lancasterian School is one of the local legacies of this important and fascinating heritage.

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.

Thanks to local regeneration projects, the historic features on this stretch of the High Road have been restored to their former glory!

West Green Road’s draw to creatives and artists can be traced back to the 19th century and through to us today. As a place, West Green Road has been an area and community where its cultural identity and heritage has captured imaginations and inspired – from setting up creative businesses and homes, to influencing creative responses through writing, films, murals, storytelling, photography, art and music, and giving people their own sense of agency.

This street has witnessed many important innovators who, rooted in their communities, led the way and succeeded in building some of the most successful black enterprises in this country.