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Local News · FinchleySpaniards Inn named among UK's most haunted pubs
The Spaniards Inn in Hampstead has been recognised as one of the most haunted pubs in the United Kingdom. The historic establishment, dating back to 1585, features in a national ranking compiled by card machine provider Dojo.
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Local News · High BarnetNew book details wartime lives of Richmond father and son
A new book, 'Two Lives, Two World Wars', has been released detailing the wartime experiences of Reginald Parrish, who served in World War One, and his son Ted, who served in World War Two. The book is available from various retailers.
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Local News · High BarnetTalk on 1953 floods to be held in High Barnet
A talk focusing on the 1953 floods and their impact will be held at St John the Baptist Church in High Barnet. The event is organised by the Barnet Museum and Local History Society.
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Local News · High BarnetPensioners share memories to boost wellbeing
Recalling personal memories can improve mood and reduce loneliness, according to research. The Hornsey Pensioners Action Group recently held a meeting where members shared their experiences of living in Crouch End, reminiscing about local pubs, shops, and cultural venues.
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Local News · BarnetTrent Park museum welcomes 8,000 visitors in first month
Trent Park House of Secrets, a new museum in North London, has attracted over 8,000 visitors in its opening month. The venue, which opened on July 21st, showcases the mansion's history as a site for both pre-war social gatherings and wartime intelligence operations.
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Local News · High BarnetPhysic Well in High Barnet defies drought as nearby ponds dry up
The historic Physic Well in High Barnet continues to flow at a constant level despite prolonged drought, while ponds on Hadley Green have dried out. The £150,000 restoration completed in 2018 ensures the well remains accessible to visitors on monthly open days.
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Local News · FinchleySt Mary-at-Finchley opens doors for free Heritage Open Days events
St Mary-at-Finchley, the oldest building in the area, will host free Heritage Open Days events from 11 to 20 September 2026. Activities include a community gardening session, a five-mile heritage walk, and a concert by organist Macie Sutherland.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet Vale gardens left dry as council repairs stall
Residents on a guided walk through Barnet Vale’s public gardens learned the water feature at Highlands Gardens has been out of service for months. The 1931 park, once part of the Lyonsdown Estate, sits alongside Greenhill Gardens and a community garden at St John’s URC.
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Culture & Arts · High BarnetBarnet remembers Gary Sobers’ visits to High Barnet cricket ground
Sir Garfield Sobers, who died on 17 July 2026 aged 89, played two matches against Barnet Cricket Club in 1960 and 1961. The club’s former ground in Barnet Lane is now part of Ark Academy School, following a merger with Old Elizabethans in 2012.
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WorldHampstead Heath Land Linked to Slave Trade Funds
Research commissioned by the City of London Corporation has revealed that part of Hampstead Heath, specifically Parliament Hill Fields, was purchased in the 19th century with funds indirectly linked to the slave trade. The findings are part of a wider report on the Corporation's historical ties to the trade, due for publication in September.
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