You can find out more about Haringey's black history with our special programme of exhibitions for loan. Topics cover the early Georgian period to the 1980s.
To borrow any of the exhibitions listed below, or for further information, please contact the Education Team at Bruce Castle Museum by email: museum.services@haringey.gov.uk
Uncover the hidden histories of prominent black men and women of Georgian London and their connections with Haringey. Profiles include Phillis Wheatley, Olaudah Equiano and Ignatius Sancho, who was the first black man eligible to vote in the UK.
Trace the early development of carnival in Western Europe and the Caribbean, as well as the history of carnival locally, including the People's World Carnival Band. Explore the meanings of different costumes made and used in carnivals and how costume has - and continues to be - used as a form of social commentary.
Between 1914 and 1918 Britain took part in the First World War and brought men from all over the world to fight alongside each other. The exhibition tells individual stories of soldiers recruited from across the Empire who signed up and fought for this country, as well as highlighting their connections to Haringey.
Explore the important legacy of Nelson Mandela and his friend Oliver Tambo, who lived in Muswell Hill, as well as remembering the contribution and strength of people in Haringey who came together and campaigned as part of the Anti-Apartheid Movement.
An exhibition of commissioned photographs of everyday life in the Caribbean Islands from the 1950s and 1960s (from the collections of The National Archives). The images were chosen by and evoked delightful memories for members of Haringey University of the Third Age.
Delve into the fascinating history of the African comb or pick spanning 5,000 years. The exhibition focuses on the origins of Afro combs and their use in influencing style, culture, politics and identity, as well highlighting the important contribution of the African-Caribbean hair company Dyke and Dryden from Tottenham.
This photographic exhibition of portraits was undertaken in 1989 by three new generation (and now celebrated) African-Caribbean photographers - Ingrid Pollard, David A. Bailey and Dave Lewis. Their photographs honour and celebrate community activists, leaders and individuals from the African and African Caribbean communities in Haringey.
Discover the stories of the commitment and contribution to democracy, education, business, culture and everyday life of Haringey's Black community. Inspired by stories from the Bruce Castle Museum and Archive collections, follow the timeline celebrating the presence, the significant contribution and the lasting impact by Haringey's Windrush Generation and their descendants in our community, from 1945 to 2008.
Discover even more about Haringey's black history by exploring online past exhibitions from Bruce Castle Museum and Archives.
Links and liberty reflects on the local connections to the slave trade and its abolition. The exhibition was created to commemorate the Bicentenary of the British Parliamentary Act to abolish the transatlantic slave trade in 1807.
This exhibition brings together the stories and memories of local people and others during the war years on the home front in Britain.
In 1909 Tottenham Hotspur signed a new player, Walter Daniel Tull. In 2009 - 2010, Bruce Castle Museum held an exhibition dedicated to Walter Tull, on the anniversary of his signing with Tottenham Hotspur.
Discover more about the legacy of Walter TullFollow the stories of the commitment and contribution to democracy, education, business, culture, and the lasting impact by Haringey's Windrush generation and their descendants in our community.
Discover more about Haringey's Windrush Generation
Discover more with our black history and culture themed videos and learning resources.
Carnival Kings and Queens, is a short video using archived footage of past local carnivals in Haringey, Hackney, Holborn and Notting Hill. It also shows paraders in the Caribbean. Mas Band dancers, organisers and designers give their accounts visually and orally of how they and the Caribbean community prepare for Carnival. A film scripted and directed by fiLTHY LuCre Films.
In this video Lady Esi shares her love affair with Carnival. From her first time attending Notting Hill Carnival as a reveller to playing Mas.
Visit our families page to find more about Carnival and to download our arts and crafts resources.
Hairstory is a short documentary about black afro hair. It takes a brief look at different types of traditional, cultural and modern hairstyles, and different types of hair care, including the use of different combs, such as the afro comb and it's political references to solidarity and resistance.
Discover more about Afro combs and design your own with our activity
The poem is about celebrating the versatility of black hair and the amazing hairstyles that can be worn which are beautiful and unique, and a reminder that however one chooses to wear their hair they should do it with confidence, self-beauty and pride.
Lady Esi is a storyteller, creative artist and presenter who is dedicated to serving and empowering others. You can connect with her on Instagram @askladyesi.
Tottenham Hotspur Foundation have provided a resource pack on football pioneer and Spurs player Walter Tull.
The pack includes a fun and interesting quiz with an information sheet explaining how to run it.
Download the resources below and discover more about Walter Tull:
