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!

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.

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.

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.