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Posted on 16 July 20134 February 2025 by Nick Jones — 52 Comments

Know any famous people born in Barnet’s maternity hospital?

For well over 60 years the Victoria Maternity Hospital served the people of the Barnets, but today there is scant recognition of the vital role it once played in the area.

Continue reading Know any famous people born in Barnet’s maternity hospital?

Category: General News
Tags: Hospitals, People and personalities
Posted on 26 June 20134 February 2025 by Nick Jones

Barnet and Southgate College: ‘Our doors are open’

High Barnet residents have been invited to come up with ideas to use the facilities at the Wood Street campus of Barnet and Southgate College, which was rebuilt two years ago at a cost of £48 million.

Continue reading Barnet and Southgate College: ‘Our doors are open’

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Tags: Barnet and Southgate College, high barnet
Posted on 5 July 20114 February 2025 by Nick Jones

Tower Openings and concerts

View from Church Tower

View from Church  Tower

People have again been enjoying the view from the top the tower of our parish church, St John the Baptist.

Continue reading Tower Openings and concerts

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