The Friern Barnet & District Local History Society is a group devoted to the history of the Friern Barnet area of North London and its neighbouring areas of North Finchley, New Southgate, Whetstone, and South Friern. The society was formed in 1990 by John Donovan, who lived in the area for nearly 30 years. The first public meeting was held at the former Friern Barnet Town Hall in September 2000. The society sponsors the Friern Barnet Photo Archive. Publications Friern Barnet Library: A Brief History Friern Barnet Town Hall: A Brief History Gaumont, North Finchley: A Brief History New Southgate: A Brief History New Southgate Gas Works: A Brief History References External links Friern Barnet Historical societies of the United Kingdom History of the London Borough of Barnet History of Middlesex Organisations based in the London Borough of Barnet