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- Council & Politics · Colindale
Four new heritage lampposts installed in Colindale
Four new lamppost sculptures, known as Waylamps, have been installed along the 125 bus route between Colindale and North Finchley. Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and supported by the Mayor of London's borough of culture programme, the installations aim to help residents and visitors discover Barnet's heritage.
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WorldBarbican Estate Ranks Second in Time Out’s 2026 Global Beauty List
Time Out London’s 2026 guide placed the Barbican Estate second among the world’s most beautiful buildings, only behind the Taj Mahal. The estate, Grade II-listed since 2001, is set for a £240 million redesign starting in 2027 that will add a new wayfinding system.
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Stonehenge Offers Rare Solitary Access This August
For the first time in 125 years, English Heritage is giving ticket buyers a chance to win 20 minutes of solitude inside the Stonehenge monument throughout August. This initiative offers a unique, peaceful experience away from the usual crowds.
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Local News · FinchleyCollege Farm Finchley Set for Reopening After 25 Years
College Farm in Finchley, closed for over 25 years, is set to be reopened to the public. A new partnership between the College Farm Trust and the Jeremy Coller Foundation will fund restoration of the Grade II-listed buildings.
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WorldTower of London moat to be revitalised with ponds and gardens
The Tower of London's moat is set for a significant transformation following approval from Tower Hamlets Council. The plans include the introduction of ponds, rain gardens, a meadow, and a war memorial, aiming to create an ecologically rich landscape and bring water back to the moat.
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WorldLondon Open House Festival to showcase Barnet's hidden spaces
The annual London Open House festival returns from September 12 to 20, offering the public free access to hundreds of unique buildings and spaces. Organised by Open City, the event features a diverse range of locations, from heritage sites to modern workplaces.
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WorldGenerations sculpture restored on Camden estate
The Generations sculpture, created in 1963 by Geoffrey Harris for Camden's Maitland Park Estate, has undergone restoration by the Heritage of London Trust. The piece was commissioned under a London County Council scheme to integrate art into public spaces.
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WorldEnfield Society Marks 90 Years of Heritage Protection
The Enfield Society is celebrating its 90th anniversary, marking nine decades of campaigning to protect the borough's heritage and green spaces. The organisation is also running a photographic competition themed 'My Enfield'.
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