Southgate is in north London. While most of it belongs to the Enfield Borough, parts of the western fringe are located in Barnet Borough. It got its name from being the south gate to Enfield Chase, the King’s hunting grounds (see Enfield Town).
The area separated from neighboring Edmonton in 1881. In 1894, Southgate was created as an urban district of Middlesex. In 1933 the district gained further status as a municipal borough, which was abolished later in 1965, when it was combined with other nearby areas to form the Enfield Borough.
The famous Christ Church is located on Waterfall Road. It was built of stone with a tower and spire in 1862 by Sir Gilbert Scott. Minchenden Oak stands on the grounds of Christ Church. It is said to be the largest oak tree in England and is estimated to be about 800 years old.
In 1933, the North Circular road was completed through Edmonton and Southgate. In that same year, the London Underground Piccadilly Line (subway) was extended through the Southgate tube station over to Enfield West, which is now known as Oakwood. These improvements in transportation and infrastructure opened the doors to a building boom. By 1939 the area had become fully developed.
Southgate today is a suburb of wide, tree-lined streets. There are many large, semi-detached houses built on the hillsides of former estates. Because of the age of the former village, Southgate also has many pubs. Within the village centre there are at least six licensed premises.
The famous, circular Southgate tube station (railway station) is located here, along with many shops and restaurants. It is also the home of Grovelands Park, covering 92 acres with a beautiful seven acre lake. The lake, popular with boaters, is surrounded by much densely wooded land.
TAKE THE WALK NOW …
Upper right hand picture used with permission of Google
The area separated from neighboring Edmonton in 1881. In 1894, Southgate was created as an urban district of Middlesex. In 1933 the district gained further status as a municipal borough, which was abolished later in 1965, when it was combined with other nearby areas to form the Enfield Borough.
The famous Christ Church is located on Waterfall Road. It was built of stone with a tower and spire in 1862 by Sir Gilbert Scott. Minchenden Oak stands on the grounds of Christ Church. It is said to be the largest oak tree in England and is estimated to be about 800 years old.
In 1933, the North Circular road was completed through Edmonton and Southgate. In that same year, the London Underground Piccadilly Line (subway) was extended through the Southgate tube station over to Enfield West, which is now known as Oakwood. These improvements in transportation and infrastructure opened the doors to a building boom. By 1939 the area had become fully developed.
Southgate today is a suburb of wide, tree-lined streets. There are many large, semi-detached houses built on the hillsides of former estates. Because of the age of the former village, Southgate also has many pubs. Within the village centre there are at least six licensed premises.
The famous, circular Southgate tube station (railway station) is located here, along with many shops and restaurants. It is also the home of Grovelands Park, covering 92 acres with a beautiful seven acre lake. The lake, popular with boaters, is surrounded by much densely wooded land.
TAKE THE WALK NOW …
Upper right hand picture used with permission of Google