Local History

8th June 2023 No Comments

Historic London Colney and the River Colne

Here at High Living we love a decent walk, particularly when it’s local, beautiful and …

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25th May 2023 No Comments

William Cattley, Barnet and Orchids

Barnet resident and author of books on local history, Robert Bard, tells us about botanist …

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16th February 2023 No Comments

Elisana Florist Opens After Extensive Research of 14th Century Building

It’s great to see this shop finally open. The premises had been closed for a …

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28th January 2022 No Comments

Barnet Town Centre Heroes

Despite how it might feel, it’s not all grim out there and Barnet is celebrating …

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6th January 2022 No Comments

Winter Walk to Darlands Nature Reserve

Between Christmas and New Year we fancied a refreshing nature walk, but ideally covering some …

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10th September 2021 No Comments

Behind The Scenes At The Barnet Medieval Festival

One of the Festival organisers, Barnet-based historian Dr Susan Skedd, offers an insider’s view on …

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11th November 2020 No Comments

Greenhill Gardens

Glorious autumn weather provides ample excuses to explore our beautiful surroundings, especially hidden gems like …

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9th October 2019 No Comments

Walking Wash Lane to Dancers Hill and Bridgefoot

Around Barnet we have some great walks and we have some fascinating old roads. These …

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2nd April 2019 No Comments

Forty Hall

This magnificent park and mansion house in neighbouring Enfield features regularly in our calendar and …

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3rd October 2018 No Comments

Making Barnet a Festival Town

Barnet is steeped in history and it really helps define the town. Earlier this year …

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