Finchley, is an ancient parish, and covers around 2,899 acres (11.7 km2). Originally located in Middlesex, and incorporated into the areas of what is now the Hampstead Garden Suburb and Whetstone.
Finchley can be traced back to the Saxon times, even though its earliest recorded mention is around the 13th century. The end of the name ley implies an opening in woodland, and the beginning Finch either relates to the Bird of the same name or a person. Although it is not documented in the Domesday Book by the 11th century the lands were already allocated to the Bishop of London, and most likely formed part of the manor of Fulham. In the mid 16th Centaury Finchley had a parish vestry, which became a local board in 1878, an urban district in 1895, and finally a municipal borough between 1933 and 1965. It is now been subsumed into the London Borough of Barnet.
Finchley is positioned on a hill, approximately 300 ft above sea level. It is located about 7 miles north of Charing Cross and approximately 4 miles south of Barnet. Travelling eastwards you encounter the Dollis valley formed by Dollis Brook which is the natural eastern boundary of Finchley. Dollis brook's tributary Mutton brook forms the southern boundary. Its foundations are of a roughly triangular gravel line making it a most fertile area. Hamlets evolved at its three corners, which generated Finchley's early population centres which correspond with the three town centres in the area today.
Finchley has had its fair share of notable residents over the years and includes Sir William Shee, the first Roman Catholic Judge to sit in England and Wales. Harry Beck, the engineering draftsman who was responsible for creating the first London Underground Map in the earl 1930’s. Spike Milligan who was famed for his Goon Show Lived in the area for 20 Years. Finchley’s most famed resident was the Conservative Prime Minister - 1979 – 1990 Mrs Margret – Now Lady Thatcher.
Finchley has evolved over the millennia and on its journey has gained many famous landmarks. St Mary's at Finchley the parish church, with elements dating back to the 13th century. The Phoenix Cinema located in East Finchley is admired for its 1930’s art deco facade it has claims to being one of the oldest purpose-built cinemas in the UK. Throughout the year this fascinating building has many visitors that come to admire the art deco, Have you ever wanted to visit this quaint cinema? but never got round to doing so, why not book one of our
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There's also some nice sculptures and statues around the Finchley area all lie in prominent positions. The Archer a ten-foot tall statue by Eric Aumonier represents a kneeling archer portrayed as if having just released an arrow. The statue La Délivrance illustrates a naked women clasp a sword and can be found on the approach to Finchley from the South located in Regent's Park Road and just to the north of Henly's Corner.