“Did anyone bring their sunglasses?” a voice joked as we stood before the Enfield Civic Centre. The sun glinted off the twelve-storey stainless steel tower, a modern exclamation point against the sky. But the Enfield Civic Centre is more than just a shiny landmark. It’s the heart of Enfield London Borough Council, a testament to the borough’s evolution and growth. While the tower grabs your attention, don’t overlook the original 1961 structure designed by Eric G Broughton & Associates. This asymmetrical beauty, with its blue and brown brickwork, housed the council chamber and held its own for over a decade. Imagine the Queen Mother herself here in 1975, inaugurating the newly expanded complex. That’s right, the very bridge connecting the old and new buildings witnessed royalty! Today, it even bears the borough coat of arms. Inside, you’ll find more than just bureaucracy. A captivating mural by Gerald Holtom, depicting scenes from Enfield’s past, adorns the staircase. And keep an eye out for the whimsical cherub statue, a recent addition that found a home here after being discovered abandoned at a local school. The Enfield Civic Centre is a place where history meets modernity, a shining example of Enfield’s continuous evolution.
Southfields Methodist Church
Curiosity stirred within the heart of Southfields as a new chapter began. Southfields Methodist Church held its first public service