Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
A fascinating exhibition at the Museum of Homelessness
An exhibition on the criminalisation of homelessness, from the 1600s to today.
The Museum of Homelessness is in the lodge inside the Manor House entrance to Finsbury Park.
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Permalink Reply by Alan Stanton
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I'd appreciate an independent personal review of the exhibition.
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Permalink Reply by Gordon T
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"The museum building has a ramp to entry, a disabled toilet, and the ground floor has step free access."
Source: https://museumofhomelessness.org/faqs
BUT!! Important: the Tube exit at Manor House on the same side of the road as the Park/Museum is CLOSED.
Other exits involve crossing several lanes of traffic, some with uncontrolled traffic.
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I visited today and found it fascinating, hence posting the link. Most of the exhibition is outside. You follow a fairly smooth path and there are large information boards. These give the history of legislation and actions against 'vagabonds' and homeless people from the 17th century to today, showing a continuation of fear and violence towards those who do not live a settled life. Some of the boards discuss how the enclosures forced people off the land to become willing or unwilling emigrants to the Americas. There are also art installations as you go round, and seats so you can read the boards while sitting. It's a short walk. If you just went round without reading anything it would only take a few minutes. There is a little bit more inside the building, mainly about resistance to anti-homelessness laws and regulations. The exhibition is free and there is a stall where you can get free coffee and tea, but also buy t-shirts and tea towels to support the Museum. There is an accessible toilet on the ground floor of the building. Volunteers and staff are on hand to give help and information.
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