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The population statistics for Edgware are consistent, but only include the area of the old parish of Edgware. The area called the Hale is popularly associated with Edgware, but those statistics were included within those of Mill Hill for at least a century. Before the late 1920s Burnt Oak's population was so small that it was included with those of the Hyde in Hendon.

Finchley 1801 - 1961 1801 = 1,503 1811 = 1,292 1821 = 2,349 1831 = 3,210 1841 = 3,664 1851 = 4,120 1861 = 4,937 1871 = 7,146 1881 = 11,191 1891 = 16,677 1901 = 22,126 1911 = 39 419 1921 = 46,716 1931 = 58,964 1941 absent due to war 1951 = 69,990 1961 = 69,370  

Banned and mandatory turns Tilling Rd Junction Brentfield Gardens (NW2) Ravensdale Avenue Into Supermarket Entrance (N12) Oakleigh Park South Into Oakleigh Road North (N20) Finchley Road into Briardale Gardens and Pattison Road (NW11) Finchley Road Into Rodborough Road (NW11) Rodborough Road Into Finchley Road (NW11) The Grove Into Ballards Lane (N3) Ravensdale Avenue From Supermarket Entrance (N12) Myddelton Park Into Oakleigh Road North (N20) Superstore Access

The Burroughs was called the Burrows from 1316 until the 1890s, and took its name from local rabbit warrens. An unnamed Tudor inn, with its own brewery, provided refreshments for travellers. This inn may have been the White Bear, so called from at least 1736. Here the lord of the manor held his court until at least 1916. The present pub was built in 1932.

Oral Health Services in Barnet Children who start brushing with a fluoride toothpaste in infancy are less likely to experience tooth decay than those who start brushing later. It is important to encourage healthy dental behaviour from a young age. It is recommended you:

Woodside House is possibly a medieval property, but certainly known by 1699. By the 1800s it was called Woodside farm. In April 1872 the station opened and in June, 45 acres of the Woodside estate were sold as 'Torrington Park', part of the Woodside Estate. 

Every effort will be made to keep the public informed via various media during a major incident. The police, government and the council will all have information for the public. The quickest way to spread information is via the radio or TV, so you should switch them on at the first opportunity. Radio users should keep enough batteries in case of a power cut. The message is clear - go in, stay in, tune in to your radio or turn on your television. Make sure you also keep checking our website for regular updates.

We know Barnet residents value the Library Service, that’s why, following extensive consultation with residents, we're keeping all 14 library sites open as well as retaining the home and mobile and digital library services. The 14 libraries are divided into 3 categories of libraries that offer different services: Core Core Plus Partnership Core libraries  There are six Core libraries:

During a heatwave, when temperatures stay really high day after day, you can get dehydrated, overheated and are at risk of heat exhaustion or heatstroke. This can be very damaging to health and may even be fatal. The very young, very old and people with chronic illness are more at risk.