Local History

31st March 2017 6 Comments

A Star is Reborn: Elstree Studios

It might not be oozing glamour or dotted with palm trees, but just across the …

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3rd February 2017 2 Comments

The Green Belt: what is it and why does it matter?

There’s so much talk about the Green Belt – particularly here in Barnet on the …

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23rd January 2017 No Comments

Dollis Valley Greenwalk: Barnet to Moat Mount

Making the most of some crisp, bright winter weather I recently explored the most northerly …

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14th December 2016 No Comments

The host with the most: Philip Sassoon of Trent Park

Recently researching the history of Trent Park I came across glamorous and enigmatic sounding Philip …

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30th November 2016 No Comments

Tudor Hall

A lot of us pass it all the time without giving it much thought, but …

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10th October 2016 3 Comments

The Alston Works and How Victorian Industry Helped Shape Barnet

In contrast to the Metroland style roads constructed when the tube came to Barnet, on …

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13th September 2016 No Comments

Wrotham Park

Open House weekend is coming up and it offers the chance to visit local stately …

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27th July 2016 2 Comments

Views From on High: Barnet Church Tower

Each year Barnet Church, St John the Baptist, opens its tower to the public. Weather permitting, …

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30th June 2016 1 Comment

Trent Park: Campaign to Establish WW2 Museum

Trent Park is one of our most cherished local amenities and since the mansion was …

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26th May 2016 No Comments

Oak Hill Park and Historic East Barnet

Award-winning Oak Hill Park in East Barnet is one of our largest local parks and …

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