Finchley residents see two WWI transport workers' memorials unveiled
The rededication ceremony at St Kilda United Services Club was attended by Mayor Zahra Beg and Deputy Lieutenant Martin Russell.
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Two newly restored war memorials were unveiled on 23 October 2026 in Finchley, marking the completion of a restoration that had been in progress for several months. The ceremony took place at St Kilda, the United Services Club on Ballards Lane, and was open to the public.
Background to the memorials
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The original plaques were erected after the First World War to recognise employees of the Metropolitan Electric Tramways Finchley Depot and the London General Omnibus Company Hendon Garage who lost their lives. Over time the stonework suffered weathering, prompting a heritage‑led effort to return the monuments to their original condition.
Restoration and ceremony details
Doug Rose coordinated the restoration, working with specialists from the London Transport Museum Friends and the Railway Heritage Trust. The non‑religious rededication service included the sounding of the Last Post, a moment of silence and the playing of Reveille. Mayor Cllr Zahra Beg and Deputy Lieutenant Martin Russell MBE DL formally unveiled the refreshed memorials.
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What this means for the community
The restored memorials provide a permanent place for residents and visitors to reflect on the contribution of local transport workers during the war. The sites are now listed on the Finchley heritage trail and will be maintained under the oversight of the Barnet War Memorials Association.
Questions this report answers
+When were the war memorials unveiled in Finchley?
The two restored war memorials were unveiled on 23 October 2026 during a public rededication ceremony held at St Kilda United Services Club on Ballards Lane.
+Which groups of workers do the memorials commemorate?
The memorials honour employees of the Metropolitan Electric Tramways Finchley Depot and the London General Omnibus Company Hendon Garage who died serving in the First World War.
+Who led the restoration project and who supported it?
Doug Rose led the restoration, which received assistance from London Transport Museum Friends and the Railway Heritage Trust, according to reporting by the Times Series.
+Which local officials attended the rededication ceremony?
Mayor Cllr Zahra Beg and Deputy Lieutenant Martin Russell MBE DL attended the ceremony, as noted by the Times Series.
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