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Explore local history, archives and family records at Barnet’s Local Studies Centre.

Access historic census records and family history resources at Barnet’s Local Studies Centre and libraries.

Finchley is a Saxon place name and its earliest recorded use is in the 13th century. The end of the name,'ley', suggests an opening in woodland, and the beginning 'Finch' either refers to the bird, or a person called Finch.

Explore the history and development of Golders Green from hamlet to suburb.

Learn about Finchley’s iconic public statues, including La Délivrance and the East Finchley archer, through local pocket histories.

Search electoral registers and historical voting records for Barnet and surrounding areas at the Local Studies Centre.

Access historic and current council minutes for Barnet and pre-1965 local authority records at the Local Studies Centre.

Advice and information on how to start a business.

Access a wide range of local history resources, publications, web archives and community stories through Barnet’s Local Studies and Archives.