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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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Wood Green is a place in North London known for 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. Alexandra Palace — built 1873 on a dramatic hill — hosted the BBC's first television broadcast in 1936. The population is around 60,000.
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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