Great Book of Tottenham

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The aim of The Great Book of Tottenham has been to record the lives of the people of Tottenham over a period of one year, using photography, video, music, verbatim recordings and personal testimonies to reflect the communities attitudes, aspirations, hope sand fears. The project was concieved and implimented by young people from the Future Jobs Fund – supported by artists and community arts workers from The Bernie Grant Arts Centre, Bruce Castle Museum and the generousity of the Heritage Lottery Fund.

It is a testament to a community in a moment in time as well as to the efforts of a group of local young people and artists who have dedicated their time to the project. Without these people and the community of Tottenham this project would not have been possible - it has been a massive collaboration.

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The name Seven Sisters is derived from seven elms which were planted in a circle with a walnut tree at their centre on an area of common land known as Page Green.

In his early Seventeenth century work, Brief Description of Tottenham, local vicar and historian William Bedwell picked out the walnut tree for particular mention. He wrote of it as a local ‘arboreal wonder’ which ‘flourished without growing bigger’. It is thought that the trees perhaps stand on a sacred grove or pagan place of worship. ‘Page Green’ may well have once been ‘Pagan Green’.

Over the years the trees have been replanted as they grew to old, or to mark special occasions, this planting is traditionaly carried out by seven sisters from a local family.

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“HERMATIGE ROAD IS A VIBRANT ARTISTIC COMMUNITY HIDDEN IN TOTTENHAM” - Dan Martin - Resident

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I think with Seven Sisters, there’s a lot more, a better place to settle down because, your near a lot of places. You’re near central London. You’re near the tube station; especially as I tend to travel a lot these days. I think for me I can use Seven Sisters Rd as a crossroads to other places.

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“Tottenham’s streets are all different but there is a community that is stronger than itis differences. You know what I mean? We’ve been through the mill but we’ll come come though it together. End of.”

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Stamford Hill Primary is situated on the border of Haringey and Hackney. The school has information and communication technology suite and all children have timetabled access to it. In addition each class has a networked computer. Children and staff have the use of the internet to support them in their work. The school offers a wide range of activities including the popular option of steel band. The early childhood unit is arranged to provide a stimulating, interesting and interactive environment. It aims to foster a safe, secure and caring atmosphere for the children. It provides a caring environment for children where they feel safe and valued.

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GREAT BOOK OF John McKeand - Allotmentalist

“Allotments in Tottenham have always been popular but recently they have become even more so. In some allotment programs there are waiting lists of up to a hundred years! We are also seeing more and more interest in community gardens, it’s jut great to see people out and about and getting involved.”

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“Since moving from Ireland I have lived all over the place, Tottenham is my home, and my garden is my world“ - Mrs J

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There are many green areas in Tottenham, which is great for the many dog owners, some people think that people around here treat their dogs badly but for the most part I think dog walkers are for the most part friendly and caring people .

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“My Garden is my pride and joy, I look after it and also the back garden as well is like a little hide away”

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My name is Guy, Bill Guy, and I am almost 80 years old, I was born in British Guyana, but I came over in 49-50 when I was a young man in the service of the American Navy. I met an English in Japan who brought me to Tottenham. I was 19 and he was about 27 but he took a fondness to me, we became good, good friends. I came with him on the Train in 1950 and came to stay with his wife where they lived in Philip Lane.

Tottenham’s changed a lot in the last 60 years, In the early 50’s I used to get in a bit of trouble. One time I got beaten so badly I ended up in Hospital for three months, when I came out I took up boxing as a hobby for protetion. I went there in 56-57 and I got to be an amature boxer, I boxed in Hornsey Townhall and at the Alexander Palace.

They left me alone after that . . .

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“There is so much love in Tottenham...A lot of pain as well...But that’s all around us...as a community...There’s love and unity...Bless Tottenham.”

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This is a house of prayer where all can come. We run classes of study, support groups and classes.

There has been a big Jewish community here it started at Stamford Hill and has spread through out the surrounding area.

It is a strong community.

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“Walking the streets around the area you get to know every nook and craney“

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Page Green Terraceor The homme du monde of the 243 In front of an a-roadfoot-sore and world wearyhad alighted a pass-holder from old red 243 A journey done weeklythis day and beforebrought this old sad campaignerto this cheerless sad door It controls admittance to the home of the lordcommunity project equalsdown-trodden horde? Rewarding the faith that dwelt in N15?It trampled down hope ne’er again to be seen

Look in yourself old manIf you’re seeking for truthThere’s more in a red bus than under a grey roof Page Green terrace a cul-de-sacwith twenty-odd doorsat each end a church Maybe mine perhaps your’s? No learning or knowledgejust forbidding barred doors?scenic views from a dead-endand a hopeless lost cause? Well the great book’s not finished?let’s join hands and sing243’s still approaching?So long live the king

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I live in Spain but I used to live in Tottenham, I still come back because where ever you go home is home.

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Tottenham Green combines many historic areas, from the High Cross to St Ann road and St Loy road’s.

According to the 2001 Census, The population of Tottenham Green is around 12,000 living in approximatly 5,500 homes. Over half of these do not own at a car and it is among the top 20% deprived areas in the country.

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Townsend Road runs along the high road it’s set back but not without it’s interesting landmarks. There’s English schools, foriegn study halls, a church, homes, a railway station all within 200 yards. Families from Ghana, Britian, China, Korea all live in the same streer. Where else would you find that?

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“Markfield is a thriving business community, the park at the end that leads down to the canal is a great space to spend a sunny afternoon.”

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“Coming from Spain, in my country things a different. But I like it here, so far everyone is friendly. I am a photographer and I see inspiration all around me. It’s a shame about Tottenham’s reputation but there you go.”

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The pub Manions leans, calm and steady proping up the corner of the street, strong, imposing, unaproachable to some, it stands, strong without being brash, the hardened windows and chair barred doors argue its not one to be messed with.

It is a proud building. I rember the first time I walked into Manions, it had that familar pub smell. The sort of smell that only well loved pubs ever get, of stories well told, of larger, of smoke, of hope and sorrow, of the black stuff and the many mother-lands of its inhabitants. A traditional pub you could say, and traditionaly guarded to new-comers.

Over the past few years, I have gotten to know it better. I see it now for what it really is: A home. A refuge. A place of comfort for lonely travelers. A family. A community. Welcoming and supportive. If you make friends here you’ve made them for life.

Sure, I was wrong when I thought it just leant propping up the street, but the truth is the street leans on Manions, and if your respectful mind, you’ll find a place happy to take the strain.

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August Rain

Today the rain falls,Tears to the groundfor the beautiful and the damned,I can hear the screams of siren sounds.

Today the rain lands,soothe the wounds of the broken,give way to the break dawn chorusIf only their song could last,couldn’t it drown out the roarof the night before?

My heart turns tight like fingers grip a brickas hate rises like heat,while anger is the flamethat tore thru the upstairs blew out sense and set mortar ablaze…My hope turns lax.

Today the rain lashes,So fierce, so abrupt.And like they who came in the nightthere is no regard,no pre-warning for the heart,as the harder the rain the stronger the hurt in these veins,the more disappointment your chest holdstill even your breath comes out cold.This is the true meaning of acid rain.

Today the rain did not stop,and left us with no time to ask

what have we become?

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“Tottenham’s diversity is its strength, there is a great community here. I am a musician and I appreciatte all the influences from all over the world.”

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This little close keeps everyone together.

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The Excellent – a poem for West Green Road, TottenhamWe are legion, the Excellent of Seven Sisters,we are English, we are Turkish, we are Asian,we are African, we are Afro-Caribbean,in between, we are Eastern European.We wear our hair like VIPs,and wax up our Nice Cut ‘fros,and mix it with the Beauty Queens,in the yard behind Sam’s corn rows.We eat Chicks and Tastersand Perfect Halal,Tottenham Town patties,Bellyfuls of yam.We hang out in Port Louishave Monte Carlo nightsalthough sometimes you’ll find us sleepingon the pavement beneath the lights.We drink tea and coffee,supermalt, beer and rumand in the Polski Sklepa larger that makes you numb.We are Kings and Queens,with our Pound Plus discount stores,but our Castles are made of promises,of dreams, of mud and straw.We pray to our godsfor revival, for global lightbut the only book we’re reading,is the one at William Hill.

We are the News of the World come here two by twothis Ark is our covenantbut we still have Far go do.

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GREAT BOOK OF Cllr Bernice Vanier

“We face the challenge of difficult economic times, and we need to be mindful of the impact that can have on community cohesion.

“That’s where the Mayor can play an important role. Haringey has a history of working to create strong community cohesion. We must continue to build on that in these tough times.”

Cllr Vanier

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GREAT BOOK OF Chowdhury Mueen Uddin, Chairman of Masjid Ayesha Tottenham.

“Clyde Rd is a vibrant, multi-ethnic community. Even the Muslim community and the users of the (Islamic Community) centre on Clyde Rd, come from more than 12 different ethnic communities, which is a great United Nations of communities in a very small area”

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This is my home, I love it here. Tottenham has it’s problems but we all need to take responsability and look after the youths of our community, as a community.

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“Before I did work experience in Tottenham, I had never really been to the area or even thought to. But I’m glad I was based there. Its an exciting and very eclectic part of London. A vibrant community that I wouldn’t hesitate to spend more time in.”

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Tottenham Hale is a natural beauty spot in the heart of Tottenham. With the River Lea running through it.The new developments for students at Tottenham Hale will bring new faces to an ever changing comunity.

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CDG helps young people gain skills and empolyment, I think now more than ever they are vitaly important to Tottenham and Harringey.

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“Beating the streets, to collect the Census in one of the most diverse areas in Europe has been a real eye opener.“

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The streets of Tottenham are ever changing and ever new, thats what makes this place so interesting to live in.

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“This Fishmonger has been owned by the same family for three generations, we always have the best quality and our customers come back again and again.”

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