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List of public art in the London Borough of Haringey facts for kids

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This is a list of cool public art you can find in the London Borough of Haringey. Public art means sculptures, murals, and other artworks that are out in the open for everyone to see and enjoy!


Alexandra Park's Artworks

Leo the Lion sculpture, Alexandra Palace - 2022-09-02
Leo the Lion sculpture

Alexandra Park is a big, beautiful park with some interesting sculptures.

Leo the Lion Sculpture

  • What it is: A bronze sculpture called Leo the Lion.
  • Where to find it: By the Boating Lake in Alexandra Park.
  • When it was made: 1973.
  • Who made it: Charles Wheeler, a talented sculptor.
  • What it's made of: Bronze, a strong metal often used for statues.

Olympic Sculptures in the Grove

Shane Green Olympic sculptures, Alexandra Park - 2022-09-02
Wooden Olympic sculptures
  • What they are: A series of wooden sculptures showing different sports.
  • Where to find them: In an area called The Grove, within Alexandra Park.
  • When they were made: 2012.
  • Who made them: Shane Green.
  • Why they were made: To celebrate the 2012 Summer Olympics that took place in London.

Crouch End's Public Art

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Reclining figure sculpture

Crouch End is a lively area with its own unique art pieces.

Reclining Figure Sculpture

  • What it is: A bronze sculpture of a reclining (lying down) figure.
  • Where to find it: Right outside Hornsey Library on Haringey Park.
  • When it was made: 1964.
  • Who made it: T. B. Huxley-Jones.

The Spriggan Sculpture

Spriggan sculpture by Marilyn Collins, Parkland Walk, Haringey
The Spriggan sculpture
  • What it is: A sculpture called The Spriggan. A spriggan is a mythical creature from Cornish folklore, often seen as a guardian of ancient sites.
  • Where to find it: Along the Parkland Walk, which is a lovely nature trail built on an old railway line. It's near where the old Crouch End railway station used to be.
  • When it was made: 1993.
  • Who made it: Marilyn Collins.

Highgate's Memorial Art

Highgate School war memorial, June 2021
Highgate School War Memorial

Highgate is partly outside Haringey, but it has an important memorial within the borough.

Highgate School War Memorial

  • What it is: A war memorial at Highgate School. It's a Cross of Sacrifice, a common design for war memorials.
  • Where to find it: At Highgate School.
  • When it was made: 1921.
  • Who designed it: Reginald Blomfield.
  • Special note: This memorial is a Grade II listed building, meaning it's historically important and protected.

Muswell Hill's Tributes

Muswell Hill is home to artworks honoring a very important person.

Bust of Oliver Tambo

  • What it is: A bust (a sculpture of a head and shoulders) of Oliver Tambo.
  • Where to find it: In the O. R. Tambo Recreation Ground.
  • When it was made: 2007.
  • Who made it: Ian Walters.

Statue of Oliver Tambo

  • What it is: A full statue of Oliver Tambo.
  • Where to find it: Also in the O. R. Tambo Recreation Ground.
  • When it was made: 2019.
  • Why it's special: Oliver Tambo was a famous anti-apartheid leader from South Africa. He lived in Muswell Hill for almost 30 years while in exile. This park was renamed after him in 2021. His daughter, Thembi Tambo, was there when the statue was revealed.

Tottenham's Diverse Art

Tottenham has a wide range of public art, from ancient crosses to modern murals.

Tottenham High Cross

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Tottenham High Cross
  • What it is: A historic stone cross.
  • Where to find it: At the busy meeting point of Tottenham High Road and Monument Way.
  • When it was made: Around 1600, but it was changed in 1809.
  • Special note: This is a Grade II listed monument, showing its historical importance.

All Hallows' Church War Memorial

All Hallows Church War Memorial, Tottenham
All Hallows' Church War Memorial
  • What it is: A war memorial in the shape of a Celtic cross.
  • Where to find it: In the churchyard of All Hallows' Church, Tottenham.
  • When it was made: Around 1920.
  • Special note: This is also a Grade II listed monument.

Tottenham War Memorial

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Tottenham War Memorial
  • What it is: A war memorial with a statue.
  • Where to find it: On Tottenham Green.
  • When it was made: 1923.
  • Who made it: Louis Frederick Roslyn.
  • Special note: This is a Grade II listed monument.

Ferry Boat Tile Motif

Tottenham Hale tube station – ceramic tiles
Ferry boat tile motif at Tottenham Hale station
  • What it is: Ceramic tile murals showing a ferry boat design.
  • Where to find it: At Tottenham Hale station, on the Victoria line platforms.
  • When it was made: 1968.
  • Who made it: Edward Bawden.

Seven Trees Tile Motif

Seven Sisters tube station – ceramic tiles
Seven trees tile motif at Seven Sisters station
  • What it is: Ceramic tile murals showing seven trees.
  • Where to find it: At Seven Sisters station, on the Victoria line platforms.
  • When it was made: 1969.
  • Who made it: Hans Unger.

Embracing Forms Sculpture

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Embracing Forms sculpture
  • What it is: A sculpture called Embracing Forms.
  • Where to find it: On Tottenham High Road, near the High Cross.
  • When it was made: 1983.
  • Who made it: Vanessa Pomeroy.

Equality-Harmony Mosaic Mural

  • What it is: A mosaic mural called Equality-Harmony.
  • Where to find it: On Tangmere House, part of the Broadwater Farm Estate.
  • When it was made: 1986–1987.
  • Who made it: Gülsün Erbil, who actually lived on the estate.
  • Why it's special: It was created after some difficult events in 1985, to bring a message of peace and unity. It's a Grade II listed artwork.

Peace Mural I

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Peace Mural I at Broadwater Farm Estate

Waterfall Mural

Waterfall mural, Debden House, BWFE
Waterfall Mural at Broadwater Farm Estate
  • What it is: A mural showing a waterfall.
  • Where to find it: On the Debden block, part of the Broadwater Farm Estate.
  • When it was made: 1991.
  • Who made it: Bernette Hall and Donald Taylor.
  • Why it's special: It's a well-known symbol of the estate and reminds people of the River Moselle that flows nearby.

Skeleton Horse Sculpture

Skeleton Horse of Tottenham by Ann Carrington - 30 January 2013 (8463002502)
Skeleton Horse sculpture
  • What it is: A sculpture of a Skeleton Horse.
  • Where to find it: In Chestnuts Park.
  • When it was made: 2005.
  • Who made it: Ann Carrington.
  • What it's made of: Reclaimed wood and other recycled materials.

Imagine, Remember, Reflect, React Sculpture

Imagine, Remember, Reflect, React (cropped)
Imagine, Remember, Reflect, React sculpture
  • What it is: A sculpture called Imagine, Remember, Reflect, React, which is about The Holocaust.
  • Where to find it: At Bruce Castle.
  • When it was made: 2007, and unveiled in 2008.
  • Who made it: Paul Margetts, based on an idea by Claudia Holder.

Bruce Castle Holocaust Sculpture

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Bruce Castle Holocaust Sculpture
  • What it is: Another sculpture at Bruce Castle related to the Holocaust.
  • Where to find it: At Bruce Castle.
  • When it was made: 2013, and unveiled on July 7, 2013.

West Green's Public Art

West Green also has important memorials and sculptures.

West Green and Tottenham War Memorial

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West Green and Tottenham War Memorial
  • What it is: A war memorial in the shape of an obelisk (a tall, four-sided pillar).
  • Where to find it: On West Green Road.
  • When it was made: 1922, unveiled on July 16, 1922.
  • Special note: This is a Grade II listed monument.

Sustrans Portrait Bench

Nicola Adams, Walter Tull and Luke Howard in Haringey (48773664686)
Sustrans Portrait Bench
  • What it is: A sculpture that looks like a bench with cut-out figures.
  • Where to find it: In Downhills Park.
  • When it was made: 2013.
  • What it shows: It features famous people like boxer Nicola Adams, footballer Walter Tull, and meteorologist Luke Howard.

Wood Green's Historical Art

Wood Green has some older public art, including drinking fountains and memorials.

Catharine Smithies Memorial Drinking Fountain

Catherine Smithies Memorial Wood Green
Catharine Smithies Memorial Drinking Fountain
  • What it is: A memorial and drinking fountain in the form of an obelisk.
  • Where to find it: On Bounds Green Road.
  • When it was made: 1879.
  • Special note: This is a Grade II listed monument.

Drinking Fountain and Cattle Trough

Wood Green cattle trough
Drinking fountain and cattle trough
  • What it is: A drinking fountain for people and a trough for cattle.
  • Where to find it: On Wood Green High Road, near Trinity Road.
  • When it was made: 1901.
  • Special note: This is a Grade II listed monument.

St Saviour's War Memorial

  • What it is: A memorial cross.
  • Where to find it: On Alexandra Park Road.
  • When it was made: 1919.
  • Who designed it: John Samuel Alder.
  • Special note: This is a Grade II listed monument.

Wood Green War Memorial

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Wood Green War Memorial
  • What it is: A war memorial.
  • Where to find it: On Wood Green High Road, near Bounds Green Road.
  • When it was made: 1920.
  • Special note: This is a Grade II listed monument.
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