London Borough of Haringey

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The London Borough of Haringey ( HARR-ing-gay, same as Harringay) is a London borough in north London, England. It is classified by some definitions as part of Inner London and by others as part of Outer London. It was created in 1965 by the amalgamation of three former boroughs. It shares borders with six other London boroughs; clockwise from the north, they are: Enfield, Waltham Forest, Hackney, Islington, Camden and Barnet. Haringey covers an area of more than 11 sq mi (28.5 km2). Some of the more familiar local landmarks include Alexandra Palace, Bruce Castle, Hornsey Town Hall, Jacksons Lane, Highpoint I and II, and Tottenham Hotspur Football Club. The borough has extreme contrasts: areas in the west, such as Highgate, Muswell Hill and Crouch End are among the most prosperous in the country; in the east of the borough, such as in Tottenham and Wood Green, some wards are classified as being among the most deprived 10% in the country. Haringey is also a borough of contrasts geographically...

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