All Hallows' Church, Tottenham facts for kids
Quick facts for kids All Hallows' Church |
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| Parish Church of All Hallows | |
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| Location | Church Lane, Tottenham, London N17 7AA |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Traditional Catholic |
| Website | www.allhallowstottenham.com |
| History | |
| Founded | c. 1200 |
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| Parish | Tottenham – All Hallows |
| Deanery | Haringey |
| Archdeaconry | Hampstead |
| Episcopal area | Edmonton |
| Diocese | London |
All Hallows' Church is a very old and important church in Tottenham, North London. It is one of the oldest buildings in the London Borough of Haringey. This church was first built around the 12th century. Back then, it was known as All Saints' Church. Later, in the 15th century, its name was changed to All Hallows.
All Hallows' Church: A Historic Place
All Hallows' Church stands right next to Bruce Castle. It is also close to Tottenham Cemetery. People say that King David I of Scotland gave this church to Tottenham. This story shows a strong link to the Bruce family. The Bruce family used to own Bruce Castle.
A Look Back in Time
The church was given a big makeover between 1875 and 1877. A famous architect named William Butterfield led this work. Many artists have painted the church over the years. One of these artists was John Constable, who was very well-known.
Bells and Ancient Trees
The church tower holds eight large bells. One of these bells has a special story. It was given to the church by Dr. Humphrey Jackson in 1801. For a long time, people thought this bell came from a fort in Quebec. But new research shows it actually came from the Cathedral in Quebec. It was taken in 1759. These eight bells are the biggest set of ringing bells in the whole borough.
In the churchyard, you can find very old yew trees. These trees were brought from Ireland over 1000 years ago. Imagine how much history they have seen!
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