London Borough of Haringey: Lea Valley/Cabinet Way
The London Borough of Haringey lies along the Lea Valley, where compact north London neighbourhoods meet a broad corridor of major roads, railway lines and waterside land beside the River Lea. Its eastern side is shaped by the valley’s long industrial and transport tradition, while residential districts extend west towards the higher ground around Muswell Hill and Highgate. Tottenham, in the borough’s east, has been an important settlement since medieval times and is closely associated with Tottenham Hotspur and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Created in 1965 from the former boroughs of Hornsey, Wood Green and Tottenham, Haringey brings together distinctly different parts of London, from busy arterial routes to parkland and Victorian streets.
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Built from the historic communities of Tottenham, Hornsey and Wood Green, the London Borough of Haringey developed into the varied north London borough of today. Its eastern edge follows the River Lea, while the 17th-century New River, created to supply London with water, crosses the borough. Alexandra Palace stands on high ground and is linked to the BBC’s first regular high-definition television broadcasts in 1936. Tottenham is home to Tottenham Hotspur, whose stadium makes match days a major part of local life. From Highgate’s slopes to the Lea Valley, Haringey combines established neighbourhoods, parks and busy high streets. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Haringey relates to north London’s surroundings.
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