Haringey
[key], outer borough of Greater London, SE England. Although defined as an
outer borough by statute, Haringey is treated as an inner borough
statistically. It is primarily residential. Within the borough, Tottenham
has furniture, light engineering, children's clothing, and printing
industries. Bruce Castle in Tottenham, built in the 16th cent., houses a
postal museum in honor of Sir Rowland Hill, founder of the penny postage
system. Formerly the television headquarters of the British Broadcasting
Corp., Alexandra Palace is a conference and exhibition center.
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