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Alexandra Palace (the People's Palace with extraordinary hilltop views over London, where the BBC first broadcast television in 1936), the Wood Green shopping centre, and a diverse North London neighbourhood
A little history
Alexandra Palace — built 1873 on a dramatic hill — hosted the BBC's first television broadcast in 1936. The Palace's role in television history is extraordinary — the world's first regular public TV service began here. The Palace now hosts concerts, events and an ice rink. Wood Green has a strong Turkish, Greek and diverse community.
Alexandra Palace for the extraordinary hilltop views and the BBC television heritage. The ice rink. The Saturday farmers' market at the Palace. Wood Green High Road for diverse food.
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Wood Green has excellent diverse independent food — Turkish, Greek, South Asian and more. The High Road has one of North London's most authentic and vibrant food scenes.
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Alexandra Palace (the People's Palace with extraordinary hilltop views over London, where the BBC first broadcast television in 1936), the Wood Green shopping centre, and a diverse North London neighbourhood Roam surfaces the hidden gems that make Wood Green worth exploring.
Wood Green has excellent diverse independent food — Turkish, Greek, South Asian and more. The High Road has one of North London's most authentic and vibrant food scenes. Download Roam free to discover Wood Green's food scene.
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Alexandra Palace drives events. The diverse community supports vibrant independent businesses. Wood Green is a significant North London commercial centre. List your Wood Green business on Roam to reach local customers in Greater London.
Roam covers all of Wood Green including Hornsey, Tottenham, Bowes Park, Palmers Green, Turnpike Lane. Alexandra Palace for the extraordinary hilltop views and the BBC television heritage. The ice rink. The Saturday farmers' market at the Palace. Wood Green High Road for diverse food.
