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1951
Former New Southgate Gas Works The gas works site was a major employer. It closed in 1972. This map dates from 1951
K J Briggs "All Saints Parish Magazine January 1951"
Enterprise Shoe Repair Service "All Saints Parish Magazine January 1951"
G L H Radio "All Saints Parish Magazine January 1951"
Winifred Attwell Winifred Atwell, who lived locally, attends an event in Oakhill Park in 1951 (Photo by Ron Kingdon)
Totteridge Lane Bobby Roberts Circus was held at Underhill Fields, off Totteridge Lane, in 1951. Elephants had parad...
High Road, Whetstone Bobby Roberts circus comes to town in 1951 (John Heathfield collection)
Friary Park Friern Barnet Summer Show 1951
Trolleybuses Number 1495 heading along Bounds Green Road towards Bounds Green Road. Photographed by Hugh RamseyLatest Pics
