Finchley Central by The New Vaudeville Band

The New Vaudeville Band was a group created in 1966 by Geoff Stephens, who was born in 1934 in New Southgate. “Winchester Cathedral” became a transatlantic hit that autumn, reaching #1 in the US and selling over three million copies worldwide. In 1967 the Band released an album, followed by singles such as “Finchley Central”, which reached #11 in the UK charts. More information here.

You can listen on Spotify here and watch on YouTube below:

The Finchley Society was formed in 1971 to protect, preserve and improve buildings, transport, roads and open spaces in Finchley and Friern Barnet and their environs, and to explore the history and the special features of the area. The Society is independent of Barnet Borough Council and of all political parties.

The Society is one of the most active amenity groups in the Borough. It has a record of vigorous action in defence of the local environment, through practical conservation and careful consideration of all planning issues.

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