History of Broomfield House

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Broomfield House was a beautiful Grade II* listed 16th century building, the centrepiece of Broomfield Park which was laid out around it. It has been badly damaged by fire on a couple of occasions and is now the subject of a Heritage Lottery Funded project to determine its future.

For many years protected by scaffolding, key elements such as it's Baroque Mural remain in safe storage, and will be used in any heritage projects.

Enfield Council has received support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for their project called "Unlocking Broomfield Park for the Community”. This funding bid is intended to:

‘Kick-start the rejuvenation of Broomfield Park by dismantling the derelict shell of Broomfield House, and reconnecting the park and House through memorialisation, interpretation and landscaping. Heritage engagement activities over two years will involve the community and result in a shared vision and memorialisation of their memories of Broomfield House.’

Overall the project will help improve Broomfield Park by exploring its history and providing activities to engage the local community with the heriitage of the house and the park.

The National Lottery Heritage Fund will support Enfield Council make plans for the future of Broomfield House and apply for further funding to complete the programme. The project will include taking down the burnt parts of Broomfield House and connecting the house and park again. They will also restore the historic Baroque water garden.

Enfield Council is working with the Friends of Broomfield Park, Broomfield House Trust, The Enfield Society, Southgate District Civic Voice, and councillors to make this project happen.

During the planning phase, the Council will work with the local community to create shared vision for Broomfield House and its place in the park. Local people can join in activities like health and welling events, a community archaeology dig, a mural project, and helping make decisions about the park

This project is all about making Broomfield Pack a great place for everyone to enjoy. Read more on the Enfield Council Website

BROOMFIELD HOUSE

The Grade II* building dates back to the 1550's and was originally owned and developed by a series of City merchants and traders. The park and gardens were designed around it. After a period when the house was let to tenants, the house and 54 acres (220,000m2) of land was bought by Southgate Urban Distrist Council to preserve it from rapid urbanisation. It opened to the public on 25 April 1903.

Between 1907 and 1910 the building housed Southgate County School, with Southgate's first maternity centre opening there in 1917, and later a popular cafe and local museum, open until the 1984 fire.

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