Tower Gardens Cottage Estate: A Resident’s Perspective

Ruth Crowley introduces us to Tower Gardens Cottage Estate on White Hart Lane in Haringey where she found her home. This little known Article 4 conservation area was one of the first County Council housing estates. It is also foremost in the world for social housing design.

Ruth will take us on a journey through its history from its inception as housing for the working classes, a resident’s generational story, different architectural design aspects and development. She will take us to current residents’ activities within the estate and wider community activities, including its inclusion in the National Garden Scheme (by private arrangement) and the London Open House architecture event. After a question and answer session, Ruth will invite you to local walks to explore the estate.

Please note that this event will begin with a short Special General Meeting of the Hornsey Historical Society.

About the speaker

Ruth Crowley is a resident and London Open House inclusion facilitator. Ruth has a background in hospitality, media, management consultancy and occupational therapy. She has an interest in travel, arts and culture. Ruth enjoys highlighting her much-loved garden suburb to encourage its preservation and sharing its history and ecotherapy design.

Details

HHS Talks are free for members of the Society. The talk is also available on Zoom for members who will receive the link by email.

Non-members are welcome to attend in person (subject to there being enough space available) and are encouraged to make a donation (suggested minimum £5.00) or sign up for membership on the night.

Image credits

“Tower Gardens Estate end terrace house, Tottenham” by Julian Osley, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Geograph Britain and Ireland