This article by Stephen Gilburt was first published by the Enfield Society in newsletter 222, Summer 2021. Following the extension of the Piccadilly Underground Line to Cockfosters in 1933, with intermediate stations at Arnos Grove, Southgate and Enfield West, which was renamed Oakwood in 1946, (see Newsletter 209 Spring 2018)… Continue reading
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The London Green Belt Council is a grouping of more than 100 organisations with a concern for the Green Belt around London. At their latest meeting it was reported that Green Belt had been saved at Sandown Park near Esher. You can read the minutes of the meeting and see… Continue reading
Inspired by a project in Liverpool a number of community partners, led by the Soroptimist club of Enfield, are planning a memorial for all those from or during the COVID pandemic. Called the Enfield Living Memorial the project aims to create a space for the collective bereavement of the people… Continue reading
Celebrated local historian David Pam carried out extensive research on the Chase and the Enfield Preservation Society published The Story of Enfield Chase in 1986. As part of our commitment to a full understanding of its importance, we have had the book digitised and have made it available here on… Continue reading
