Britain in the 1930s book shows unseen Northaw hunt photos in Barnet
The 616‑page Atlantic volume, released on 5 November, contains over 600 black‑and‑white images selected by historian Steven Brindle, including a rare picture of the Enfield hunt at Northaw Village.
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Atlantic has issued a new volume titled Britain in the 1930s that presents previously unseen photographs of London and the wider country. Among the images is a rare view of the Enfield hunt meeting held at Northaw Village in the Barnet borough.
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Times Series reported that the title was launched on 5 November and that it runs to 616 pages. The publisher says the work brings together more than 600 monochrome pictures that have been selected by historian Steven Brindle, who provided commentary for each image.
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All three sources note that the collection includes a photograph of the Enfield hunt meeting at Northaw Village, situated within the Barnet district. The image captures the traditional countryside event against a backdrop of early‑1930s suburban development that was spreading around London at the time.
Next steps for readers
Residents who wish to see the Barnet photograph can obtain the book through Atlantic’s sales channels. The volume also provides a broader visual record of everyday life in London and across Britain during a decade of social and economic change.
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+When was the book released?
The book Britain in the 1930s was released by Atlantic on 5 November, as reported by the Times Series. The publication date marks the availability of the new collection of photographs for the public.
+How many photographs are included?
The volume contains more than 600 black‑and‑white photographs, according to the Ham & High report. Historian Steven Brindle selected the images, which together illustrate a wide range of scenes from the 1930s.
+What Barnet scene does the book feature?
A photograph of the Enfield hunt meeting at Northaw Village in Barnet is included, as noted by the Harrow Times. The picture offers a rare visual record of a traditional countryside event within the borough.
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