Events

Bruce Castle Museum

Admission is free to all events. Open Wednesday to Sunday, 1pm - 5pm.

Please note, we are closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Good Friday.

Free family art and craft activities

Drop-in every Sunday 2pm - 4pm.
(and also on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays during school holidays).

DateEvent
Sunday
5 July
X marks the spot
Find out the history behind treasure maps and then plot your own treasure trail.
Sunday
12 July
The Lord’s Manor
Explore the oldest map of Haringey, search for local landmarks, and recreate 17th century Tottenham in a 3D model.
Sunday
19 July
All aboard
Use our collection of maps to find out how the railways changed Haringey, and make your own steam locomotive.
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Events

There are no events currently planned. See below for exhibitions and talks.

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Exhibitions

The Art Of Spin

20 May to end of 30 August
Artist Michael Janes working in his studio
A colourful display of paintings for sale by spin-art specialists Michael and Michelle Janes, to benefit the Mayor of Haringey's chosen charity, the Alzheimer's Society.
Old kitchen, ground floor.

The Hoffmann Foundation for Autism Prize for Drawing and Painting 2009

Wednesday 1 April - 26 July 2009
Includes work from around the country and also from schools in Haringey, including Moselle School in Tottenham, which has been delivering an education service to pupils with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome for over 40 years.

John Bonny's Rural Tottenham


29 July - 28 September 2009
Painting Asplin's Farm Tottenham by John Bonny
Re-discover the old countryside of Tottenham through the beautiful paintings of local artist John Bonny, from the late 19th and early 20th centuries
first floor front gallery

Our Back Yard


29 July to end December 2009

J.L. Cherrington's 1959 painting of Bruce Castle Road


Local artists – past & present - reveal the often ignored views of back gardens in Haringey. Includes the work of Fred Mitchell, Moshe Galili, Philip Diggle, Steve Amor, Inga Bystram & Henry Jacobs.
first floor back gallery

Carnival: Roots & Rhythm
extended


until end of summer 2009
A display about the origins and spectacle of carnival.
Ground Floor, East-wing Gallery.

Haringey's Woods: Archives and Photographs


Find out about archives across London and the Access to Archives (A2A) project.
For more details on the A2A project just click on the Access to Archives link in the external links section at the bottom of the page.
Ground Floor, West Stairs Area.

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Evening talks

Programme supported by the Friends of Bruce Castle. Doors open at 7pm. Refreshments available. Car park.

English Reformation: Turbulent Tudor Religion

Wednesday 29 July 2009
All Hallows Chuch Porch - tottenham
Father James Hill, Curate of St Paul's Church Tottenham investigates how Henry VIII changed the Church in England. The talk includes a visit to All Hallows Church and its Tudor porch.

Munch 'n Listen Lunchtime Talks

Bring your lunch and listen to our free lunchtime talks at 12.15pm. Doors open at 12 noon for tea and a biscuit..

Wild about Birds

Red Admiral Butterfly
Monday 27 July 2009
A guided walk observing birds and butterflies in Bruce Castle Park, with local acclaimed wildlife photographer David Cottridge, Secretary of the Friends of Tottenham Marshes

Other Information

Untold London

Untold London is a valuable resource for exploring London’s hidden histories of our diverse communities. Click onto the link in the external links section below to discover more about exhibitions, events and collections including material from Bruce Castle Museum.

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Attached Files
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local history publications list.pdf Adobe PDF DocumentPDF167K
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Page Last Updated: 2 July 2009

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