Welcome to

Tottenham Clouds
celebrating the achievements of Luke Howard,
Namer of Clouds, Father of Meteorology
and a resident of Tottenham
A brief history of the Art of the Sky:
​From calm to stormy weather across the ages
​A presentation by Lionel Playford, landscape artist,
made at the Cloud Appreciation Society Sky Gathering on Lundy, May 2019

​Sky Puddles installation by Carolina Khouri
in the courtyard of the
Bernie Grant Arts Centre, Tottenham

Recent cloud stories
Discover Luke Howard's links to Goethe, Tottenham and the naming of clouds
New International Cloud Atlas: 19th century tradition, 21st century technology

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released its new, long-awaited, digitized International Cloud Atlas – the global reference for observing and identifying clouds, which are an essential part of weather, the climate system and the water cycle.
 Munch inspired by 'screaming clouds'

Norwegian scientists have put forward a new theory to explain the inspiration behind one of the most famous works of art ever produced.  The researchers say these are probably Mother of Pearl Clouds - rare phenomena that would have had a big impact on anyone who saw them for the first time.
Goethe's poem to Luke Howard

Where Luke Howard lived in Tottenham

The naming of clouds