Formed to protect, preserve and improve buildings, transport, roads and open spaces in Finchley and Friern Barnet and their environs, and to explore the history and the special features of the area. The Finchley Society covers the old Borough of Finchley and the Urban District of Friern Barnet, now part of the London Borough of Barnet, and takes an interest in most aspects of life in the community.
Spike Milligan was the first President, a post he held until his death in 2002.
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Finchley Society
Near this site was situated a toll gate abolished in 1871. The Finchley Society
Joseph Grimaldi Joseph Grimaldi was born in 1778 in London. His father was a...
Harry Beck, designer of the 1933 London Underground map, lived here, 1936 - 1...
2017: The plaque is no longer here (our photograph was taken 2008), We have c...
Formed with the purpose of preserving the history of Creekmouth Village.
Pioneer participant in the Notting Hill Carnival. Pan player from Trinidad. 1959 formed a small steel band with Tony Charles, Clifford Adams, Lawrence ‘Stretch’ Noel and Kenneth White. Taught pan p...
In the early days of the Notting Hill Carnival being held on the streets Faustine led a band of masqueraders. From Dominica. Source: Notting Hill Carnival 2020.
Person, Community / Clubs, Craft / Design, Caribbean Islands
Taverns and alehouses provided drink and possibly food, whereas inns also provided bed and board for you and your horses.  Innholders received their first charter from Henry VIII in 1514Â
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