Friern Barnet and Finchley Photo Archive

I sang in the church choir here in the early 1960s when Rev'd Norman Mable was vicar. I also went to Brunswick Park JMI school when it was just around the corner. So sad to see both places are no more!

I lived for 20 years about 50 yards from St Michaels, Brunswick Grove and after showing this photo to my wife and her sister, both of whom were married there, we all agree that this isn't a correct photo of St Michaels church. My wife and I were members of the youth group for about six years and were both in the choir during this period. I could give you much more information about St Michaels if you would like it.

Greetings. I am the older son of Rev Norman Mable. We have another photo of the church from our time there in the 1960s. Comparing the two photos, there is no doubt that this is St Michaels but there are some substantial differences. The picture above shows the church before the bell tower was lowered and the spire removed. Also, the entrance was remodelled with a porch added and the area above the church was modified in brick to match. In our time there the hedge around the perimeter was an iron railing. If I can figure out how to upload the photo I shall do so, since it is much clearer and also shows the frontage of the vicarage where we used to live.

Many thanks for the information. I also remember Rev Mable coming along to my confirmation when we had moved and I was in the choir at St Marks Barnet Vale. I was very touched that he remembered me and came along.

Sorry - should have written...
"...and the area above the porch was modified in brick to match."

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