Did you know we have displays in three of the borough’s hub libraries?

Working with Museum Volunteers, local community groups, organisations and residents, these displays aim to showcase even more of the borough’s collection, heritage, and culture.

Keep an eye out for updates on new displays here!

What’s on at Edmonton Green Library

Ground Floor

FREE Display

Longcase clock, early 20th Century

This longcase or ‘grandfather’ clock was made in the early 20th century and originally stood on the staircase outside the Mayors Parlour in Edmonton Town Hall.

The clock was donated to the people of Edmonton in 1956 by Mr H J Turner, a watch and clockmaker of Hertford Road, Edmonton. Mr Turner was responsible for the upkeep and winding of the clocks in the Town Hall and it seems that the clock was donated on his retirement.

When the Town Hall, which stood on the site of the Police station on Fore Street, was demolished in the 1980s, the clock was taken to Forty Hall Museum, later being added to Museum of Enfield collection. The Museum is thrilled to return the clock to public display in Edmonton Green Library, a location as near as possible to where the Town Hall and the workshop of the donor stood.

First Floor

FREE co-curated display

Re-imagined High Street

Co-curated with local artist Harriett Meynell

In November 2024, local artist Harriett Meynell led a workshop for year 4 students from St Monica’s Catholic Primary School, asking them what they wanted to see on a re-imagined high street. There were no restrictions on what shops or spaces they could create.

Come to Edmonton Green Library to see a small selection of these creations, ranging from an Aquarium to a McDonalds for sea animals!

To tie in with the students work, we have delved into our collection to highlight some of the shop related artefacts from Museum of Enfield.

FREE Exhibition

60th Anniversary of London Borough of Enfield

On 01 April 1965, the local authorities of Edmonton, Enfield and Southgate were merged to create the London Borough of Enfield. To celebrate the borough's 60th Anniversary, we have put together a special borough wide exhibition highlighting just a few civic related objects from our collection, including a few 1960s gems!

Click the link to find out more.