VARTRY COMMUNITY RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATION

Local History

In the Vartry Community, there is a lot of interesting history, particularly Victorian, so we thought we’d add a page to our website. If you’ve got anything to share about local history in this neighbourhood, please get in touch.

Stamford Hill School

Old Schools of Tottenham including our Stamford Hill School, whose future is uncertain. The VCRA has submitted a letter to the Leader of the Council expressing our concern for this beautiful Victorian building, which is a landmark in our community, & the need for involvement in decisions regarding its future.

Vartry Road Almshouses

Vartry Road Almshouses – founded & endowed by Sarah Ward, founded and endowed these almshouses on behalf of the Aged Pilgrims’ Friend Society, which still exists today as the Pilgrim’s Friend Society

Estate Manager’s House on Vartry Road

A Door to the Past – local history book about our neighbourhood by Jennifer Brown, who used to live in the old Estate Manager’s House

Stamford Hill School