I purpose commencing here, where the Old Turnpike House and Gate stood,
by the pond called “Craven’s Pond” or “Leg of Mutton Pond,” because of
its shape, on which there used to be several beautiful swans. It was a
great source of delight to the young people, when frozen over, by
affording an opportunity for skating and sliding to many.
A large house stood on the estate called “Craven Lodge,” where the owner,
Mr. Arthur Craven, resided. It was afterwards occupied by Mr. Samuel
Morley. Perhaps it may be interesting to mention that Garibaldi came to
Tottenham, at his invitation, and delivered an address on the “Grievances
of Italy.”
There were two small houses on the top of the hill, one of which was used
as a Post Office; then came the old-fashioned Turnpike Inn, which has
been pulled down and another built on the site. The two small old shops
are still in existence, but the large house belonging to, and in
occupation of, Mr. Edward Sievieking, is no longer there, the land being
now all built over.