Barnet
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Discover your local listed buildings and places
Introducing some of Barnet's most historic sites, included in the National Heritage List for England. Some of these captions have been summarised by AI. Click through for the official List entry.
St Pancras and Islington Cemetery
Barnet
The first Burial Board cemetery in London, laid out in 1854 by Barnett and Birch, with an extension of 1877.
Battle of Barnet 1471
South Mimms and Ridge
The Battle of Barnet in 1471 marked a pivotal clash during the Wars of the Roses, resulting in the death of Warwick and weakening the Neville family's influence.
Golders Green Crematorium
Barnet
London's first crematorium and England's first purpose-designed crematorium landscape, opened in 1902, with buildings by Sir Ernest George and Alfred Yeates and landscaping by William...
La Délivrance
Barnet
War statue, designed in 1914-1918 by Émile Guillaume, bestowed to Finchley Urban District Council by Viscount Rothermere and erected 1927.
Friern Hospital
Barnet
Friern Hospital, originally Colney Hatch Asylum, opened in 1851 and closed in 1993. The Italianate style building now houses apartments.
Mill Hill School
Barnet
Mill Hill School, designed by Sir William Tite around 1825, features classical architecture with significant additions by T E Collcutt in 1905.
East Finchley Cemetery (Formerly St Marylebone Cemetery)
Barnet
Mid C19 public cemetery laid out by Barnett and Birch, planted by James Wright, with late C19 extension.
Royal Air Force Officers Mess
Barnet
The RAF Officers Mess, formerly the 'London Aerodrome Hotel', dates back to 1917 and holds significant historical value for its role in Graham White's enterprise.
Villa at the Convent of the Good Shepherd
Barnet
An Early 19th-century villa incorporated into a convent complex, featuring yellow brick, stucco doric porch, and sash windows, illustrating historical architectural integration.
Roman Catholic Church of St Edward the Confessor
Barnet
The Roman Catholic Church of St Edward the Confessor was built 1914-15 to the designs of Arthur Young.
Golders Green Crematorium
Barnet
Golders Green Crematorium, designed by Ernest George and Alfred B Yeates between 1901-1939, features numerous chapels, columbaria, and memorials in a Lombardic style.
Memorial to German First World War Internees, New Southga…
Barnet
Civilian war memorial. Erected at an unknown date after the First World War.
Hadley House
Barnet
Hadley House, built around 1760, is a large red brick, grand-scale building with historical significance as the home of L.C. Tennyson d'Eyncout.
Hadley Highstone
Barnet
The Hadley Highstone, erected around 1740 by Sir Jeremy Sambrook, commemorates the 1471 Battle of Barnet where Edward IV defeated the Earl of Warwick.
Grandstand at Summers Lane sports ground
Barnet
Grandstand built in 1930 for Finchley Urban District Council, possibly to the design of the district engineer, Percival T Harrison. Some later alterations.
The Chase
Barnet
The Chase is an early 18th-century house with 19th-century facade alterations, featuring a brick and rendered exterior, slate roof, and distinctive central door with classical elements.
Aeroville
Barnet
Social Housing, comprising 30 houses. Designed for the Grahame-White Aviation Company by the company architect, Herbert Matthews, in 1917 and completed 1919. Late C20 alterations.
Three Lamp Standards in Front of the Crown Public House
Barnet
Early 20th-century lamp standards feature granite plinths and cast iron with dragon motifs, minus their lampholder heads.
The Felix and Firkin Public House
Barnet
The Felix and Firkin Public House, originally the Red Lion Hotel, is a 1930 Neo-Georgian style building with a history dating back to the 15th century.
Hoop Lane Jewish Cemetery
Barnet
Hoop Lane Jewish Cemetery, jointly managed by West London (Reform) Synagogue and the Spanish and Portuguese Jews' Congregation (Sephardi), opened in 1896, with a prayer hall building by...
36 and 38, Torrington Park N12
Barnet
The early 19th-century buildings at 36 and 38 Torrington Park feature stucco exteriors and distinct architectural structures. No. 36 has a modified roof, differing from No.
Former St Saviour's Homes
Barnet
Former rescue home, later missionary complex, 1893-7, by H A Prothero and G H Phillott with minor later alterations.
Former Control Tower, Watch Office, Aircraft Factory and …
Barnet
The Former Control Tower and associated buildings at Hendon Aerodrome date back to 1915 and were central to Graham-White's aerodrome and factory operations.
Anglican Chapel, East Finchley Cemetery
Barnet
Designed by Barnett and Birch in 1854, the Anglican Chapel at East Finchley Cemetery features Gothic Revival elements and is part of a mid-19th century architectural ensemble.
Hadley Bourne
Barnet
Hadley Bourne, located at Nos 41 and 43 Dury Road, features mid to late 18th-century red brick structure with a slate roof.
Hampstead Garden Suburb Free Church
Barnet
Hampstead Garden Suburb Free Church, designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens between 1908 and 1910, features brick and stone dressings and tile roof with reinforced concrete elements.
1264, High Road N20, Whetstone
Barnet
The property at 1264 High Road N20, Whetstone, is a late 15th to early 16th-century house with 18th-century and later alterations, featuring red brick and timber-framed elements.
Police Box in Cottenham Drive, Peel Centre
Barnet
The Police Box in Cottenham Drive, Peel Centre is a timber structure from around 1935, featuring small windows and a distinctive crowning lantern.
Odeon Cinema
Barnet
Built in 1934, the Odeon Cinema features Art Deco design with Moorish elements, including a distinctive auditorium with lancets and decorative grilles.
Garrett's Almshouses
Barnet
Garrett's Almshouses, built in the mid-18th century and restored around 1902, serves as a simple brick building with six cottages for elderly women.
Brent Cross Underground Station and parade of shops
Barnet
Underground railway station, 1923 by Stanley Heaps. Minor later alterations.
Church of St John
Barnet
The Church of St John is a Grade II listed building, designed by Temple Moore in 1895. It features a nave, south aisle, and 17th-century fittings.
Livingstone Cottage Monken Cottage
Barnet
Livingstone Cottage and Monken Cottage, built in the late 18th to early 19th century, are known for their connection to David Livingstone, who lived there in 1857.
Cheapside
Barnet
Cheapside, designed by Herbert Welch and Clifford Hollis in 1911, is a notable example of the Arts and Crafts style in the Edwardian suburban development of Golders Green.
56, High Street
Barnet
56 High Street in Barnet is a Grade II listed early 17th-century timber-framed building with modern updates.
Barnet through time
This timeline shows the first period of use for buildings and places on the National Heritage List for England, just one of the details recorded for every list entry. Click around to see how Barnet changes over time.
Medieval AD 1066 to AD 1540
This period, sometimes known as the Middle Ages, began with the Norman invasion in AD 1066. It saw a significant rise in military and defensive buildings such as castles and earthworks, as well as religious houses dominating a largely agricultural landscape.
The monarchy and Church dominated the period, which also saw the break with the Roman Catholic Church and the English reformation.
Post medieval AD 1540 to AD 1901
The Post-Medieval period brought seismic changes to life in England, with religious reformation leading to the democratization of worship and the destruction of hundreds of religious houses.
In parallel, there was a huge expansion of scientific study and enlightenment that permanently altered the nation's social structure and landscape. Industrialization and mass production lead to wider global trade, emigration, and immigration.
20th century AD 1901 to AD 2000
The 20th century saw an incredible expansion of England's transport networks, with suburban growth shadowing rapid infrastructural expansion. The establishment of state schools, hospitals, and modern technical colleges, with new architectural styles, radically changed the appearance of towns and cities.
Two catastrophic world wars and the 1918 pandemic also brought unprecedented change, altering England's built environment and social structures forever.
Medieval AD 1066 to AD 1540
This period, sometimes known as the Middle Ages, began with the Norman invasion in AD 1066. It saw a significant rise in military and defensive buildings such as castles and earthworks, as well as religious houses dominating a largely agricultural landscape.
The monarchy and Church dominated the period, which also saw the break with the Roman Catholic Church and the English reformation.
Post medieval AD 1540 to AD 1901
The Post-Medieval period brought seismic changes to life in England, with religious reformation leading to the democratization of worship and the destruction of hundreds of religious houses.
In parallel, there was a huge expansion of scientific study and enlightenment that permanently altered the nation's social structure and landscape. Industrialization and mass production lead to wider global trade, emigration, and immigration.
20th century AD 1901 to AD 2000
The 20th century saw an incredible expansion of England's transport networks, with suburban growth shadowing rapid infrastructural expansion. The establishment of state schools, hospitals, and modern technical colleges, with new architectural styles, radically changed the appearance of towns and cities.
Two catastrophic world wars and the 1918 pandemic also brought unprecedented change, altering England's built environment and social structures forever.
Aerial photos of Barnet
Aerial photography helps reveal secrets of England's changing landscapes that are impossible to see from the ground.
Hendon
Aerodrome and Works, Hendon, 1919
Hendon
Construction on the site of Hendon Aerodrome, from the south-east, Hendon, 1971
Edgware
Wright and Sons Tool Works at Thorn Bank, Edgware, 1921
Edgware
Edgware Tube Station and the surrounding residential area, Edgware, 1953
Mill Hill
Mill Hill School, Mill Hill, 1921
Mill Hill
Holecombe Dale, Mill Hill, 1930
Chipping Barnet
General view of the town centre, Chipping Barnet, 1920
Barnet
St John the Baptist's Church and environs, Barnet, 1948
Hampstead Garden Suburb
St Jude's Church and environs, Hampstead Garden Suburb, 1923
Hampstead Garden Suburb
Central Square, Big Wood and environs, Hampstead Garden Suburb, 1952
Barnet in the Historic England Archive
The Historic England Archive cares for over 15 million images, dating from the 1850s to the present day. Discover stunning images of Barnet's past.
Eric de Mare
Edgware, Barnet, Greater London Authority
Date created: Circa 1960 - 1980
Exterior rear view of an unidentified property designed by Howell, Killick, Partridge and Amis. See also AA98/07018-19.
John Gay Collection: London
Barnet, Greater London Authority
Date created: Jan 1962 - May 1964
Shoppers looking at Christmas trees at Barnet street market
John Gay Collection: Highgate and Hampstead
Golders Hill Park, Barnet, Greater London Authority
Date created: 1955 - 1965
Deer in a snow covered deer enclosure in Golders Hill Park
John Gay Collection: Modern Architects
Barnet, Greater London Authority
Date created: 1966 - 1975
A small, newly built residential block in Finchley viewed from a neighbouring garden
John Gay Collection: Miscellaneous
Barnet, Greater London Authority
Date created: 1955 - 1965
A view through the two angled windows of Howard's toy shop, showing two children and a man looking at a display of toy rifles and vehicles, and...
John Gay Collection: Counties
Barnet, Greater London Authority
Date created: 1980 - 1982
A resident working on a tapestry in a courtyard area outside the Havens Guild care home in Finchley
John Laing Collection
Burnt Oak, Barnet, Greater London Authority
Date created: 1927
Woodcroft Hall under construction
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
Edgware, Barnet, Greater London Authority
Date created: 1938 - 1960
GENERAL VIEW OF FLOWER BEDS AND STEPS
Eric de Mare
Edgware, Barnet, Greater London Authority
Date created: Circa 1960 - 1980
Exterior view of a house designed by Howell, Killick, Partridge and Amis, seen from the garden. See also AA98/07019-20
John Gay Collection: Highgate and Hampstead
Golders Hill Park, Barnet, Greater London Authority
Date created: 1957 - 1965
View across a pond in Golders Hill Park, towards people sitting on benches and others walking on a path beside the pond
John Gay Collection: Counties
Barnet, Greater London Authority
Date created: 1980 - 1982
A resident sitting in the gardens of the Havens Guild care home in Finchley
John Laing Collection
Burnt Oak, Barnet, Greater London Authority
Date created: 19 Dec 1960
A group of people having tea at a Christmas party for older people
Stories about heritage in your local area
Historic England publishes news, blogs, research, videos, and podcasts celebrating England's rich heritage. Discover the stories we have about Barnet.
Hostel, House, and Chambers
Mentions Waterlow Court, Queens Court
Exploring Victorian and Edwardian accommodation for working women.
How Did Shakespeare Hide the Truth Behind the Wars of the Roses Battlefields?
Mentions Battle of Barnet 1471
Discover the myths and realities of England's historic battlefields in the Wars of the Roses as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of their register.
A Brief Introduction to Shopping Parades
Mentions Temple Fortune House, Arcade House
Shopping parades are a familiar sight in urban areas across England.
9 Places That Tell the Story of Early Flight
Mentions Aeroville
The first sustained, powered, heavier-than-air flight in the UK signalled a new age of sky-high ambitions.
9 Places that Tell the Story of the Royal Air Force
Mentions Royal Air Force Museum
Some of our most important listed structures help to illustrate the key achievements of the RAF during the twentieth century.
6 Listed Bicycle Sheds
Mentions Waterlow Court
There are 16 bicycle sheds on the list, each telling a story of considered architectural design.
Heritage at Risk, Volunteering and Wellbeing
Mentions Barnet
New research illuminating the relationship between volunteering on Heritage at Risk projects and wellbeing.
Heritage at Risk 2019
Mentions Physic Well, Barnet
Historic England has revealed the historic sites most at risk of being lost forever as a result of neglect, decay or inappropriate development.
New Poll Shows Strong Public Popularity for Conservation Areas - 50 Years After They Were Introduced
Mentions Barnet
Findings released on anniversary of the first Conservation Area, Stamford in Lincolnshire, designated in 1967 - there are now more than 10,000 Conserv
Barnet's social history through photos
Over 10,000 images from the Historic England Archive have been specially selected and re-captioned for teachers, students, and anyone who wants to learn more about their local area.
Workers Housing, Heath Close, Hendon, Greater London
Period: Edwardian (1902 - 1913)
Waterlow Court was built in 1908-09. It was built for the Improved Industrial Dwellings Company, founded in the 1860s by Sydney Waterlow.
Workers Housing, Heath Close, Hendon, Greater London
White House, Downage, Barnet, Greater London
Period: 1930s (1930 - 1938)
This house was built in 1934-5 by Charles Evelyn Simmons. It was built for Haymills Ltd builders and developers in a Moderne style of architecture.
White House, Downage, Barnet, Greater London
Treatment of Effort Syndrome, Mill Hill Emergency Hospital, The Ridgeway, Mill Hill, Barnet, Greater London
Period: World War Two (1939 - 1945)
Patients suffering from Effort Syndrome receiving tuition from a carpentry instructor at Mill Hill Emergency Hospital.
Treatment of Effort Syndrome, Mill Hill Emergency Hospital, The Ridgeway, Mill Hill, Barnet, Greater London
Treatment of Effort Syndrome, Mill Hill Emergency Hospital, The Ridgeway, Mill Hill, Barnet, Greater London
Period: World War Two (1939 - 1945)
Patients suffering from Effort Syndrome receiving tuition from Mr. F. G. Martin, the art instructor at Mill Hill Emergency Hospital.
Treatment of Effort Syndrome, Mill Hill Emergency Hospital, The Ridgeway, Mill Hill, Barnet, Greater London
The Sunlight Room, Health Centre, Oak Lane, Finchley, Greater London
Period: World War Two (1939 - 1945)
The Sunlight Room was just one aspect of a new Health Centre that was opened in Finchley in 1939.
The Sunlight Room, Health Centre, Oak Lane, Finchley, Greater London
The Leather Sellers Almshouses, Union Street, Barnet, Greater London
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
These almshouses were built by The Leathersellers Company, one of the ancient Livery (uniform making) Companies of the City of London.
The Leather Sellers Almshouses, Union Street, Barnet, Greater London
Pagitt's Almshouses, Monken Hadley, Barnet, Greater London
Period: Georgian (1714 - 1836)
These almshouses were originally founded in 1678 by Justinian and Antonina Pagitt, a lawyer and his wife.
Pagitt's Almshouses, Monken Hadley, Barnet, Greater London
Lawrence Camp Almshouses, Friern Barnet Lane, Barnet, Greater London
Period: Stuart (1603 - 1713)
This row of 7 almshouses were built in 1612 by Lawrence Campe.
Lawrence Camp Almshouses, Friern Barnet Lane, Barnet, Greater London
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Monument to Major John Cartwright, St Mary-at-Finchley Churchyard, Hendon Lane, London
This monument to Major John Cartwright takes the form of an obelisk set within a churchyard, situated above a burial vault.
