Hendon War Memorial facts for kids
The Hendon War Memorial is a special monument located in Hendon, a part of North London. It stands in the middle of a road junction where Watford Way and The Burroughs meet. This memorial was first shown to the public on St George's Day, April 23, 1922. It was later moved to its current spot in 1962. War memorials like this one help us remember the brave people who served and sacrificed their lives in wars, especially World War I and World War II.
How the Area Around the Memorial Developed
Around 1906, a man named Sir Audley Neeld started building homes on land that used to be a farm called Renters Farm. He began by creating a new road from Station Road to Queens Road, which is now known as Vivian Avenue. The new neighborhood he built had many street names connected to his family, like Dallas, Audley, and Vivian. Other names, such as Alderton and Allington, came from his other properties.
Building Hendon Central and New Roads
The Hendon Central Underground station and a major road called the Watford Way were built in 1923. Originally, the plan was for the Watford Way to go straight through the new housing area Sir Audley Neeld had developed.
However, in January 1924, a group of local residents in Hendon Central, who paid taxes in the area, spoke up. They were supported by the Hendon Urban District Council, which was the local government at the time. They asked the County Council and the main government to change the road's path. Because of their efforts, the route was changed. Instead of cutting through the new estate, the road was made to go up Queen's Road, which is now better known as Hendon Way. This shows how local communities can work together to make changes in their neighborhoods.
