Welcome to
Tottenham Clouds

celebrating the achievements of Luke Howard, Namer of Clouds, Father of Meterology and a resident of Tottenham
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Whenever you're feeling lonely or sad, try going to the loft on a beautiful day and looking outside. Not at the houses and the rooftops, but at the sky.  As long as you can look fearlessly at the sky, you'll know that you're pure within and will find happiness once more.
Anne Frank The Diary of a Young Girl 
Cloud Appreciation Society: Cloud of the Day 17 Jan 2018
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Clouds over Tottenham
Bad Airs, Agues and Fevers - John Eliot Howard FRS, quinine and the battle against malaria

Exhibition at Bruce Castle 16 July 2017 - 1 April 2018

A hands-on exhibition that charts the fascinating story of pioneering Tottenham chemist John Eliot Howard FRS (1807-1883), whose scientific discoveries were pivotal in the fight against malaria. His interest in the Peruvian bark 'cinchona' and its medicinal derivative quinine for the treatment of malaria, began when he was only 20 years old. It developed into a lifelong study and scientific achievement. Living in Lordsmeade House in Tottenham, he was made a partner in the family's pharmaceutical firm Howard and Sons in 1828 by his father Luke Howard FRS (1772-1864) - the emininent scientist and meteorologist. Quinine became the company's most successful product in the 1800s, and became used as a tool in 19th century colonial expansion.Kindly supported by the Local Heroes Programme of The Royal Society (external link).
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Cloud Appreciation Society
CAS LUNDY SKY GATHERING

16th May to 22nd May, 2019

on the Island of Lundy, off the North Devon coast of England

More details here

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