Stories

Over the centuries Bruce Castle has seen many colourful characters and radical residents come and go, all leaving their mark.

It is a place full of stories - from the families and servants who lived in the house.

Sepia drawing of Bruce Castle and the Tudor Tower

Bruce Castle by Susan Shipley, 1824

Drawing of Lady Henrietta Townsend

Henrietta Townsend and the challenges she faced to become Lady of the Manor.

Funeral note of Charles Jarworski

Political refugee Charles Jarworski and others who found sanctuary.

Cover of Dolly Hankin's dictionary

The Hankin family, whose connection to the building lasted nearly a century.

Close up of the manorial note for Bruce Castle

John Gedeney - who he was and where you can still find his name in Tottenham.