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'''Cockfosters''' is a suburb of [[North London]], lying partly in the [[London Borough of Enfield]] and partly in the [[London Borough of Barnet]]. The counties of [[Hertfordshire]] and [[Middlesex]] respectively (in which Cockfosters was located pre-1965) are still used in postal addresses. |
'''Cockfosters''' is a suburb of [[North London]], lying partly in the [[London Borough of Enfield]] and partly in the [[London Borough of Barnet]]. The counties of [[Hertfordshire]] and [[Middlesex]] respectively (in which Cockfosters was located pre-1965) are still used in postal addresses. |
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The name has been recorded as far back as 1524, and is thought to be either the name of a family, or that of a house which stood on [[Enfield Chase]]. One suggestion is that it was "the residence of the cock forester (or chief forester)".<ref>{{cite book |
The name has been recorded as far back as 1524, and is thought to be either the name of a family, or that of a house which stood on [[Enfield Chase]]. One suggestion is that it was "the residence of the cock forester (or chief forester)".<ref>{{cite book |
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Of note in Cockfosters is [[Trent Park]] which serves as a [[country park]]. |
Of note in Cockfosters is [[Trent Park]] which serves as a [[country park]].;[ Christ Church, Cockfosters was founded in 1839. |
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Christ Church, Cockfosters was founded in 1839. |
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The [[Piccadilly line]] of the [[London Underground]] reached Cockfosters in 1933. |
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It is an inclusive theatre compnany, and started the concept of "inclusive theatre", which means anyone, regardless of background, race, gender, age or disability, is allowed to both watch and perform in theatre. |
It is an inclusive theatre compnany, and started the concept of "inclusive theatre", which means anyone, regardless of background, race, gender, age or disability, is allowed to both watch and perform in theatre. |
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Cockfosters has a [[Non-League football]] club [[Cockfosters F.C.]], which plays at the Cockfosters Sport Ground. |
Cockfosters has a [[Non-League football]] club [[Cockfosters F.C.]], which plays at the Cockfosters Sport Ground. |
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==People== |
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| ⚫ | The [[Member of Parliament|MP]] for [[Enfield Southgate (UK Parliament constituency)|Southgate]], [[David Burrowes]], was born in Cockfosters. [[George Baillie Duncan]] ministered at Christ Church, Cockfosters and the cricketer [[Andrew Wingfield Digby]] was a [[curate]] there. [[Cameron McVey]] grew up in Cockfosters. The poet [[John Betjeman]], who taught at Heddon Court School in 1929-30, wrote "The Cricket Master" about his experiences there. Other transient residents have included the footballers [[Tommy Docherty]] and [[George Eastham]] and [[Dave Davies]] of the [[The Kinks|Kinks]]. |
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[[Image:Cockfosters road.jpg|thumb|240px|right|Cockfosters Road, Cockfosters]] |
[[Image:Cockfosters road.jpg|thumb|240px|right|Cockfosters Road, Cockfosters]] |
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| ⚫ | The [[Member of Parliament|MP]] for [[Enfield Southgate (UK Parliament constituency)|Southgate]], [[David Burrowes]], was born in Cockfosters. [[George Baillie Duncan]] ministered at Christ Church, Cockfosters and the cricketer [[Andrew Wingfield Digby]] was a [[curate]] there. [[Cameron McVey]] grew up in Cockfosters. The poet [[John Betjeman]], who taught at Heddon Court School in 1929-30, wrote "The Cricket Master" about his experiences there. Other transient residents have included the footballers [[Tommy Docherty]] and [[George Eastham]], and [[Dave Davies]] of the [[The Kinks|Kinks]]. |
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Revision as of 16:57, 2 January 2014
Cockfosters is a suburb of North London, lying partly in the London Borough of Enfield and partly in the London Borough of Barnet. The counties of Hertfordshire and Middlesex respectively (in which Cockfosters was located pre-1965) are still used in postal addresses.
Origins and popular attractions
The name has been recorded as far back as 1524, and is thought to be either the name of a family, or that of a house which stood on Enfield Chase. One suggestion is that it was "the residence of the cock forester (or chief forester)".[1]
Of note in Cockfosters is Trent Park which serves as a country park.;[ Christ Church, Cockfosters was founded in 1839. The Piccadilly line of the London Underground reached Cockfosters in 1933. The Cock & Dragon Pub (formerly the Cock), offset from Cockfosters Road on Chalk Lane, opened in 1798.
Education
There were two campuses of Middlesex University nearby:
- One in Trent Park
- One at the top of Cat Hill, next to the large roundabout.
The Museum of Domestic Design and Architecture was also located on the Cat Hill campus.
However all three of the above establishments were shut down throughout 2011/2012. Both Middlesex University Campuses, as well as the Museum of Domestic Design and Architecture moved to the Hendon Campus.
Southgate School is located in Sussex Way.
Trent C of E Primary School is located in Chalk Lane.
Theatre and the Arts
The Chickenshed Theatre Company , aka Chickenshed, is located in Cockfosters. It was founded in 1975 in a chicken shed, and has since moved to its current site. It now produces many shows. It is an inclusive theatre compnany, and started the concept of "inclusive theatre", which means anyone, regardless of background, race, gender, age or disability, is allowed to both watch and perform in theatre.
Neighbouring areas
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Sport and leisure
Cockfosters has a Non-League football club Cockfosters F.C., which plays at the Cockfosters Sport Ground.
Saracens used to play at Chase Side (also known as Clocktower Park). ("Chase Side" is the name of a road between Cockfosters and Southgate). However, they moved to and currently reside in Watford. The ground is still used for Enfield F.C. training and for the Saracens' 'B' team, Saracens Storm. It is also used as Saracens Amateurs' training ground. Cockfosters Cricket Club and Southgate Compton Cricket Club play at Chalk Lane on fields adjacent to Christ Church.
People
The MP for Southgate, David Burrowes, was born in Cockfosters. George Baillie Duncan ministered at Christ Church, Cockfosters and the cricketer Andrew Wingfield Digby was a curate there. Cameron McVey grew up in Cockfosters. The poet John Betjeman, who taught at Heddon Court School in 1929-30, wrote "The Cricket Master" about his experiences there. Other transient residents have included the footballers Tommy Docherty and George Eastham, and Dave Davies of the Kinks.
Transport
Nearby Stations
- Cockfosters Station (Piccadilly Line)
References
- ^ Harris, Cyril M. (1977). What's in a name?. London: Capital Transport. ISBN 1-85414-241-0.
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