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The Market Place takes its name from a large pig market which started around the 1660s. By the end of the 18th century Finchley's pig market was the largest in Middlesex, with market days on Wednesday and Thursday. Pig drovers from as far away as Shropshire would sell the pigs to London butchers or to local farmers. Deals were done at houses with names like The Sow and Pigs. It was said that the pigs were fed on grain that had been used for distilling gin.

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European election results - 22 May 2014 European parliamentary election results for London Borough of Barnet Name of party or independent  Number of Votes  4 Freedoms Party (UK EPP) 938 An Independence from Europe 1071 Animal Welfare Party 961 British National Party 464 Chri

The Old Bull and Bush was open in the 1720s. By 1762 North End had 17 houses, 3 cottages, as well as 2 inns.  Prime Minister William Pitt the elder (c1766) lived at Pitt House (demolished 1952). Hope Cottage was the home of a painter called John Linnell (1820s) where he was visited by Blake and Morland. The house was the childhood home of Wilkie Collins, the novelist.

The Brent Cross Cricklewood regeneration programme is a multi-

The name Mill Hill East came about in 1935, only slightly before the railway was electrified as a part of London Transport's Northern Line in 1939. Originally the area was called Bittacy Hill.

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The Council is required by law to maintain accurate Council Tax records and has asked Capacitygrid to review all empty homes within the area. This is also in support of the Government’s initiative to tackle the shortfall in national housing.  As part of the Empty Homes Review, you must inform us (via Capacitygrid) if the above property is occupied or not. If Capacitygrid do not receive a response, an inspection of the property will be carried out. Update the property records for your address