Borough of Finchley
Former London borough. It was merged with the municipal borough of Hendon, and the urban districts of Barnet, East Barnet and Friern Barnet to form the London Borough of Barnet.
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Hallifax Vyvyan Wells
Solicitor and local politician in Finchley. Councillor 1914-20, 1926-35; Mayor 1933-4; Alderman 1935-50. This image, showing Wells in his ceremonial robes, comes from the film of the 1933 Finchley...
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Vickers Viscount
Turboprop airliner developed by Vickers-Armstrong. One of the most popular planes of its time, with 445 being built, and sold throughout the world.
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Sir George Edwards
Aircraft designer. Born George Robert Freeman Edwards at the site of the plaque. He became chief designer for the Vickers-Armstrong company which produced amongst others, the Valiant bomber and the...
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John Carleton
John Dudley Carleton was Head Master of Westminster School 1957-70. He was attached to Westminster School throughout his life: educated there, he then became an assistant master, then Master of the...
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Bahá'ί Faith
Religion. Founded by µþ²¹³óá'³Ü'±ô±ôá³ó. It advocates universal peace and unity among all races, nations and religions. It initially developed in Iran and parts of the Middle East, where it has faced ongo...
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µþ²¹³óá'³Ü'±ô±ôá³ó
Religious leader. Founder of the Bahá'á½· Faith. Born MÃrzá Ḥusayn-`Alà Núrà in Tehran, which was then in Persia.
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Helena Normanton
Barrister and advocate for women's rights. Helena Florence Normanton was born in Stratford, London. One of the first female barristers; campaigner for women's rights; pioneer of divorce reform; fi...
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William Nott-Bower
Sir John William Nott-Bower was a British officer and Commissioner of the City of London Police March 1902-1925. Born York. Knighted 1911. His son, Sir John Nott-Bower (1892–1972) headed the Londo...
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