By Hannah Place, founder of PLACE A, local community artists’ network In 1987 a man entered into parliament enveloped in striking African robes. 24 years after arriving in the UK from Georgetown, Guyana, Bernie Grant had become Tottenham’s Labour MP and made a name as a leftwing campaigner, fighting on issues affecting all members of society. His image as a parliamentarian was clear. It was … Continue reading Bernie Grant: Legacy with a future
Earlier this month we popped in Justin Owen’s studio in Gaunson House on Markfield Road which is fast becoming known as Tottenham’s creative district. Justin runs Abstract Data, which he started from home eight years ago. Abstract Data design and build electronic musical instruments and produce modular synthesizers in the Eurorack-format – ‘you build your own.’ When did it all start? Like a lot of … Continue reading Abstract Data: modular synths and electronic musical instruments
DT had a quick chat with Carol Hebbs, who runs T On The Green on the old bowling green in Bruce Castle Park. The cafe is home to the only vintage tea room in Tottenham. Where did the idea to open a tea room come from? I originally had an idea for a pop up tea room for weddings and birthdays, but was fortunate to … Continue reading A vintage tea room in the heart of Tottenham
Earlier this month it was reported that two tower blocks in Broadwater Farm had been found at risk of catastrophic collapse if a gas explosion was to occur, following structural tests made after the Grenfell Tower disaster last year. New Civil Engineer has reported ‘In total, structural engineers from consultant Ridge discovered flaws in 11 out of 12 tower blocks on the Tottenham estate… ‘Further … Continue reading Haringey Council vote to demolish two Broadwater Farm tower blocks due to safety risks
Over the last couple of years, Haringey Council’s plans for the Haringey Development Vehicle (HDV), where they intend to partner with the developer Lendlease, has been a topic of heated discussion across the Tottenham community and beyond. Here’s our guide to the controversial plans. Comment below to add your thoughts. What is the HDV? The Haringey Development Vehicle is Haringey Council’s plan for a 50:50 … Continue reading Our guide to the Haringey Development Vehicle (HDV)
At the end of January 2018, Operation Marlin was set up by Haringey Police in order to target knife and gun crime, violent crime, general ASB (anti-social behaviour) and robberies in Northumberland Park. The last few months have seen an increase in police officers in the ward including some plain clothes police watching CCTV. Prior to the launch of Operation Marlin, Haringey police teamed up … Continue reading Operation Marlin sees additional police support in Northumberland Park
By E L Brown DT’s correspondent arrived late to the second Spoken of 2018, and was soon very sorry that they had. As the last rays of sun blessed the courtyard of The Old Brewery, the host Lana V Symone was ushering people inside for the second half of the programme. What followed was an intimate and, at times, moving evening of spoken word, live … Continue reading Spoken: a night of poetry, music and spoken word from Tottenham locals
On 7 June we were invited to the private launch of The Bluecoats pub on Tottenham High Road. The Bluecoats have taken over from The Pride of Tottenham, gutted the building and given it a total revamp. They’ve moved the bar to the back of the main space, with an events room and kitchen (which will be the home of popular burger restaurant Lucky Chip) … Continue reading The Bluecoats: A new pub for Tottenham
Last week it was announced that the two thirds of the land on the St Ann’s Hospital site has been purchased by the GLA (Greater London Authority). This will be the first time that the Mayor of London’s new £250million Land Fund has been used. Community land trust StART Haringey have been working on a proposal for genuinely affordable housing on the site since 2015, … Continue reading StART Haringey update: GLA purchase land on the St Ann’s Hospital site
We selected ten artists who have a strong connection to Tottenham. First seen in our Music & Performance print special. We recommend you put on a good pair of headphones or blast these through your speakers… Adele – Rolling in the Deep A playlist about Tottenham musicians wouldn’t be complete without one of the biggest selling artists of recent times. Adele recently appeared on The … Continue reading Playlist: Ten artists out of Tottenham
Discovering Tottenham 