Friern Barnet and Finchley Photo Archive

Along with some others I'm trying to record the history of Scouting in our old District – Finchley, Friern Barnet and Golders Green. Originally just Finchley, in 1964 a number of North London Groups joined forces and the District became Finchley and Friern Barnet. Then, in 1971 Groups from Golders Green joined. From 2008, that District became part of a much bigger area covering the whole of the Borough of Barnet

I wonder if anyone may be able to help us in some way. I’m looking for material that relates to the six Friern Barnet Groups to supplement information and photos that we already have.

Of course, if you know about the Finchley and Golders Green groups we'd love to hear about them as well.

You can see some of the work that we've done so far at www.barnetscouts.com/a-history-of-scouting-in-barnet/finchley-friern-barnet-golders-green-district-history

This photo was taken in Holland 1951 - De Goosberg (Dutch National Campsite) near Lunteran, Gelderland. We pigged ourselves on pancakes, sweets, and even had steak on the menu - a trip to Amsterdam - with canal excursion also included. We also visited a ‘Bridge too Far’ with a running commentary given by Arthur Schemald - I spent my 14th birthday in Holland - splendid memories of the 199th - and splendid people the Dutch

Along with some others I'm trying to record the history of Scouting in our old District – Finchley, Friern Barnet and Golders Green. Originally just Finchley, in 1964 a number of North London Groups joined forces and the District became Finchley and Friern Barnet. Then, in 1971 Groups from Golders Green joined. From 2008, that District became part of a much bigger area covering the whole of the Borough of Barnet. I wonder if anyone may be able to help us in some way. I’m looking for material that relates to the six Friern Barnet Groups to supplement information and photos that we already have. Of course, if you know about the Finchley and Golders Green groups we'd love to hear about them as well. You can see some of the work that we've done so far at www.barnetscouts.com/a-history-of-scouting-in-barnet/finchley-friern-barnet-golders-green-district-history- posted on behalf of Daniel Yarallahi

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