List of public art in the London Borough of Barnet facts for kids
Public art is like an open-air museum! It's art that you can see and enjoy in public places, like parks, streets, and outside buildings. This article is a guide to some of the cool public artworks you can find in the London Borough of Barnet. From statues that remember important events to fun sculptures, there's a lot to discover.
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Art in Arkley
Arkley has a special memorial.
- Arkley War Memorial
- Location: Where Barnet Road and Rowley Green Road meet.
- When: 1920
- What it is: A Celtic cross, which is a type of cross with a circle around the middle.
- Why it's special: It's a Grade II listed monument, meaning it's an important historical artwork.
Art in Barnet Vale
In Barnet Vale, you can find some interesting statues.
- Statues at St Mark's Church
- What they are: Statues of Saint Mark, Christ as the Good Shepherd, and Saint Alban.
- When: 1909, 1917, and 1926
- Artist: Nathaniel Hitch
- Why they're special: These statues are placed in special carved spaces (niches) on the church and are Grade II listed.
- Figure with bowl
- Location: Hadley Heights, 134 Hadley Road.
- When: 2001
- Artist: "A.H."
- What it is: A modern sculpture.
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Art in Brent Cross
Brent Cross features some newer public art pieces.
- Here we come, here we rise
- Location: Staples Corner
- When: 2023
- Artist: Lakwena
- What it is: A colourful design on the outside of an electrical substation.
- Time passes & still I think of you
- Location: Brent Cross West railway station
- When: 2023
- Artist: Giles Round
- What it is: A decorative band (frieze) on the station building.
Art in Chipping Barnet
Chipping Barnet has two important war memorials.
- Barnet Boys School Boer War Memorial
- Location: Opposite Christ Church, St Albans Road.
- When: 1903
- What it is: An obelisk, which is a tall, narrow, four-sided monument.
- Why it's special: It's a Grade II listed monument. It was revealed in 1903 by Field Marshal Lord Grenfell.
- Chipping Barnet War Memorial
- Location: Outside St John the Baptist's Church, Wood Street.
- When: 1921
- What it is: A Celtic cross.
- Why it's special: It's a Grade II listed monument. It was revealed on April 5, 1921, by General the Lord Byng of Vimy.
Art in East Barnet
East Barnet also has a war memorial.
- East Barnet War Memorial
- Location: Where Church Hill Road and East Barnet Road meet.
- When: 1920
- What it is: A Celtic cross.
- Why it's special: It's a Grade II listed monument. It was revealed on June 27, 1920.
Art in Finchley
Finchley is home to several interesting artworks, including a famous statue and a carving of a highwayman!
- La Délivrance
- Location: Henly's Corner.
- When: 1914–1918
- Artist: Émile Oscar Guillaume
- What it is: A statue.
- Why it's special: It's a Grade II* listed monument, meaning it's very important historically. It was revealed on October 20, 1927, by David Lloyd George, a former Prime Minister.
- Finchley Garden Village War Memorial
- Location: Village Road.
- When: 1924
- What it is: A pedestal lamp, which is a lamp on a stand.
- Why it's special: It's a Grade II listed monument. It was revealed on December 6, 1924.
- Finchley War Memorial
- Location: Ballards Lane, North Finchley, outside the United Services Club.
- When: By 1925
- What it is: A war memorial with a relief (a sculpture that sticks out from a flat surface).
- Saint Philip the Apostle
- Location: St Philip's Church.
- When: 1933
- What it is: A mosaic, which is a picture made from small pieces of coloured glass or stone.
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- The Archer
- Location: East Finchley tube station.
- When: 1939–1940
- Artist: Eric Aumonier
- What it is: An architectural sculpture and statue.
- Why it's special: It's a Grade II listed monument.
- Carving of Dick Turpin on tree
- Location: Great North Road.
- When: Around 1998
- Artist: Students from Barnet College.
- What it is: A relief carving on a tree. Dick Turpin was a famous highwayman (a robber who attacked travellers on roads).
- A Conversation with Spike
- Location: Grounds of Stephens House, 17 East End Road.
- When: 2014
- Artist: John Somerville
- What it is: A statue of Spike Milligan (a famous comedian) sitting on a bench.
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Art in Friern Barnet
Friern Barnet has a statue of a queen and a war memorial.
- Statue of Queen Victoria with the attributes of Peace
- Location: Friary Park.
- When: 1862
- Artist: Joseph Durham
- What it is: A statue.
- Why it's special: It's a Grade II listed monument. It was originally planned for a different memorial but was later given to Friary Park and revealed on February 4, 1911. It was also dedicated to Edward VII, who was sometimes called "the Peacemaker."
- Friern Barnet Parishioners War Memorial
- Location: Churchyard of St James the Great.
- When: 1921
- What it is: A memorial cross.
- Why it's special: It was revealed in July 1921.
Art in Golders Green
Golders Green has a few artworks, including a war memorial that is also a clock tower!
- Calvary
- Location: St Edward the Confessor's Church, Finchley Road.
- When: 1915
- Artist: Attributed to Joseph Armitage.
- What it is: An architectural sculpture.
- Why it's special: It's a Grade II listed monument.
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- Golders Green War Memorial
- Location: Golders Green town centre.
- When: 1923
- Artist: Possibly Frank T. Dear.
- What it is: A clock tower.
- Why it's special: It's a Grade II listed monument. It was revealed on April 21, 1923.
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Art in Golders Hill Park
Golders Hill Park is a lovely place with several sculptures.
- Water Baby
- Location: Golders Hill Park.
- When: 1950
- Artist: Edward Bainbridge Copnall
- What it is: A sculptural fountain.
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- Gazebo
- Location: Golders Hill Park.
- When: 1983
- Artist: Wendy Taylor
- What it is: A sculpture.
- Golders Hill Girl
- Location: Golders Hill Park.
- When: 1991
- Artist: Patricia Finch
- What it is: A sculpture.
- Diogenist
- Location: Golders Hill Park.
- Artist: Mark Batten
- What it is: A sculpture.
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Art in Hendon
Hendon has a mix of historical and modern art.
- Statue of Robert Peel
- Location: Hendon Police College.
- When: 1855
- Artist: William Behnes
- What it is: A statue.
- Why it's special: It's a Grade II listed monument. Robert Peel was a very important person who helped create modern policing in London.
- Hendon War Memorial
- Location: Where Watford Way and the Burroughs meet.
- When: 1922
- What it is: A memorial cross.
- Why it's special: It's a Grade II listed monument. It was revealed on April 23, 1922.
- Family of Man
- Location: Hendon Town Hall, The Burroughs.
- When: 1979
- Artist: Itzhak Ofer
- What it is: A sculpture.
- Sky Dance
- Location: RAF Museum.
- When: 2003
- Artist: Kisa Kawakami
- What it is: A sculpture.
- No. 601 Squadron RAF Memorial
- Location: RAF Museum.
- When: 2009
- Artist: Sam Bofey
- What it is: A sculpture.
- Why it's special: It was revealed on May 13, 2009.
Art in Mill Hill
Mill Hill has several memorials and a modern sculpture.
- Gate of Honour
- Location: Mill Hill School.
- When: 1920
- Artist: Stanley Hinge Hamp
- What it is: A Propylaeum, which is a grand entrance gateway.
- Why it's special: It's a Grade II listed monument. It was revealed on October 30, 1920.
- Mill Hill War Memorial
- Location: The Ridgeway.
- When: 1920
- Artist: Frank E. Whiting
- What it is: A pylon, which is a tall, tower-like structure.
- Why it's special: It's a Grade II listed monument. It was revealed on November 14, 1920.
- Middlesex Regiment War Memorial
- Location: The Ridgeway.
- When: 1922
- What it is: An obelisk.
- Why it's special: It's a Grade II listed monument. It was revealed on November 5, 1922, by the Prince of Wales (who later became Edward VIII). It was moved to this spot in 2012.
- Civic Pride
- Location: Fiveways Corner.
- When: 2001
- Artist: David Annand
- What it is: Sculptures, including a raised lioness.
Art in Monken Hadley
Monken Hadley has a stone that remembers a famous battle and a memorial cross.
- Hadley Highstone
- Location: Great North Road.
- When: Around 1740
- What it is: An obelisk.
- Why it's special: It's a Grade II listed monument. It remembers the Battle of Barnet, which was an important battle in English history.
- Livingstone
- Location: Livingstone Cottage, Hadley Green Road.
- When: 1913
- What it is: A portrait medallion, which is a round or oval piece of art with a portrait on it.
- Why it's special: It's a Grade II listed monument. David Livingstone was a famous Scottish explorer.
- Monken Hadley War Memorial
- Location: Monken Hadley Common, Camlet Way.
- When: 1920
- Artist: Mr Callard
- What it is: A memorial cross.
- Why it's special: It's a Grade II listed monument. It was revealed on December 19, 1920. It was inspired by an old market cross in Scotland.
Art in New Barnet
New Barnet has a war memorial with a sculpture.
- New Barnet War Memorial
- Location: Where Station Road and Lytton Road meet.
- When: 1921
- Artist: Newbury Abbot Trent
- What it is: A war memorial with a sculpture.
- Why it's special: It's a Grade II listed monument. It was revealed on March 20, 1921.
Art in Totteridge
Totteridge has its own memorial cross.
- Totteridge War Memorial
- Location: Where Totteridge Lane and Barnet Lane meet.
- When: 1922
- Artist: Charles Carrick Allom
- What it is: A memorial cross.
- Why it's special: It's a Grade II listed monument. It was revealed on March 26, 1922.
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