Finchley, in the London Borough of Barnet, has three tube stations, which some might consider excessive, but we'll let it off. Previously part of the county of Middlesex, it became part of Greater London in 1965. Take a photographic tour around its offerings.
Finchley Lido. The original outdoor pool opened in 1931 and closed in 1992. Photo: JohnStained glass window at St Mary's at Finchley church near Finchley Central station. The church was founded on this site in around 675AD. Photo: John MugfordEast Finchley station. The Zone 3 Northern line station opened in 1867 as part of Great Northern Railway. The art deco station is a Grade II listed building. Photo: LeeMemorial to comedian and writer Spike Milligan at Stephens House and Park. Milligan lived for several years in Woodside Park, Finchley, and at The Crescent, Barnet, and was a contributing founder and strong supporter of the Finchley Society. The Finchley Society raised funds to commission this statue of him cast in bronze by local sculptor John Somerville. Photo: John MugfordThe independent Phoenix Cinema on High Road in East Finchley is the second-oldest continuously running cinema in the UK. Photo: Matt BrownAvenue House, a Grade II listed Victorian Mansion — now known as Stephens House and Gardens. Photo: John MugfordThe Archer at East Finchley station. The statue by Eric Aumonier is intended to commemorate Finchley's ancient association with hunting in the nearby Royal Forest of Enfield. Photo: Andrew SmithPark House. Photo: John MugfordTube fact: Dollis Brook Viaduct (above) is the highest point above ground level on the London Underground. It carries Northern line trains between Mill Hill East and Finchley Central stations Photo: Roll The DiceThere's been a pub on the East Finchley site of The Bald Faced Stag since 1714. Today, the High Road boozer has a dining room too. Photo: Dayoff171Finchley Parish marker in Church End. Photo: Terry MoranFinchley Central station. Photo: Robin
