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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?

The old Victoria Hopsital now appartments on Wood Street

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?

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