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The earliest documentary reference to Frith Manor dates to circa 1500, as a sub manor. It had control of lands not only in Mill Hill, but also in North Finchley. There was a family called Burton living here by the reign of Henry VIII, and Burtonhole Farm is mentioned from at least the early 17th century. It is still a working farm.

If you'd like to remember a friend or loved one we have a memorial bench scheme in Barnet. You may be able to have a wooden, park-style bench complete with a bespoke brass plaque with your desired wording.  The location of memorial benches will be subject to local consultation and with the agreement of your ward councillor. If your application is accepted there will be a fee and conditions to having the bench placed in your preferred location.

Behind the St John the Baptist Church is Church Passage where the old Chipping Barnet Library used to be. The new library behind the Spires was opened in 1991. The old library had been founded as a literary institute and reading room with £10,000 given by Julia Hyde. Then two sisters called Paget left more money so that a proper hall could be built in Church Passage.

These are buildings, objects or structures considered to be of special architectural or historic interest, which need to be preserved for future generations. The list is compiled by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport following advice from Historic England. Statutory listed buildings are protected by legislation in the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. Learn more about how and why buildings are listed from Historic England.

Moss Hall was built on the edge of Finchley Common. Its name, which may have existed in the 15th century (named after the Mosse family), existed in the 18th century. The house had forty acres when it was sold in 1833, but this was reduced when parts of the estate were sold off for building houses from the 1860s (including Moss Hall Crescent). Moss Hall was demolished in 1927. Further up was a house called Court House which may have been the house in 1664 owned by the Peacock Family who owned Frith Manor.

We provide residential services for children in need of a safe home (sometimes called Children’s Homes). The council has a duty of care to children when we are acting as their corporate parent. Also, the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 requires us to keep a record of information in relation to the quality of care that we provide whilst looking after a young person. We share information with other agencies in order to undertake our duty effectively.

What must I do if I intend to or already foster a child privately? If you are planning to or already foster a child privately, you must:

Hendon Cemetery and Crematorium is a multi-faith site set in 42 acres of parkland and contains one of the largest collections of mature trees in the London Borough of Barnet. The site makes an excellent place for reflection, and provides visitors with the opportunity to walk in relative peace and quiet. The Cemetery was originally developed in the Abney Park Cemetery Company Ltd and opened in 1899. The Crematorium was added in 1922, built within the cloisters that adjoined the chapel.

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