General News

Tuesday, 19 December 2017 12:17

Hidden secret in Wood Street

Removing bricks in a cottage wall exposed the hidden wallpaper. Emma Hardy (left) with Penny Mayes.
Two historic cottages at the corner of Wood Street and Manor Road have revealed a secret that has been hidden for 150 years or more – and it gives a glimpse of the fashionable interior of the fine houses that once graced High Barnet.
Tuesday, 12 December 2017 22:37

Preserving footpaths – you can help

Unless favourite footpaths and walks are included in the new 2026 definitive map they might be lost forever
Local residents are being urged by the Barnet Society to support a campaign to make sure historic footpaths are properly registered so as to ensure they are protected for the future as public rights of way.
Thursday, 30 November 2017 10:45

Hairdo sing-along for Barnet centenarian

Greta Nellie Druce, 102 in November, getting ready for a sing song with her hair stylist Pammie Sardillo (left) and her daughter Diane Druce at JJ’s hairdressing salon in Alston Road, Barnet.
A sing song going through favourites of yester-year is a highlight at a Barnet hairdressing salon when 102-year-old Greta Nellie Druce pays her weekly visit to have her hair done.
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