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Monken Hadley was once an ancient country village north of Barnet. Now, it's a suburban development that sits on the very edge of Greater London, about 11 miles north north-west of Charing Cross. Despite developments, the place still retains its rural character.

If you're into destinations that evoke a trace of the past despite modern developments, then Monken Hadley is the place for you. Of course, if you want to make it a romantic occasion, don't forget to get some flowers in Monken Hadley to present to your love. If not, you can always opt to send flowers to Monken Hadley too. Either way, your date will appreciate the gesture and it will surely put a smile on their faces.

HISTORY

Monken Hadley was the main site of the Battle of Barnet – one of the two principal engagements of the Wars of the Roses – in 1471. Troops advanced through the village, but the action took place north (Hadley Wood) and west (Hadley Green) of the settlement. The retreat of Lord William Hastings' forces at the hands of the Earl of Oxford took place in the parish of Barnet, but all the other key engagements occurred within Monken Hadley. Among the most significant moments was the death of Richard Neville, the 16th Earl of Warwick.

Historically, Monken Hadley was a civil parish of Middlesex where it formed a small protrusion into Hertfordshire. Under the Local Government Act 1888, the civil parish was transferred to Hertfordshire. It was split with a Hadley parish becoming part of the Barnet Urban District while the remaining part became part of the East Barnet Urban District of Hertfordshire under the Local Government At 1894. It was transferred to Greater London and combined with other districts formerly in Hertfordshire and Middlesex to form the present-day London Borough of Barnet under the London Government Act 1963.

LANDMARKS

Church of St Mary the Virgin – the present form of the church was built in 1494, but an older structure is believed to have stood on the site for over 800 years. The church was the model for the Church of Saint Mary the Virgin in Chappaqua, New York which was built in 1904.

Nearby Attractions

Barnet Museum – a free local history museum in North London which is run entirely by volunteers for the community.

Potters Bar Museum – an independent museum located in the Wyllotts Centre in Potters Bar. It opened in 1990 with displays related to the local history of the area and its people.

Stephens House and Gardens – features a small collection of exhibits housed in the conservatory of Stephens House. The gardens, where you can glimpse Monken Hadley flowers, are open to the public on certain seasons and include a sculpture of Goon star Spike Milligan. A tour of the house and garden can be booked.

Aldenham Country Park – a 175-acre parkland and woodland offering farmland and lakeside walks.

Royal Air Force Museum – commonly called the RAF Museum. Comprised of five hangars dedicated to the history of aviation and the Royal Air Force.

Should any of your friends or family members from town celebrate a birthday or any other special occasion, why not send flowers to Monken Hadley to greet them? They will love the gesture and it's a good way to celebrate with them while being far away. We can help you with the blooms as we have a wide variety of floral arrangements perfect for any occasion. Also, when you order flowers for delivery to Monken Hadley from us, we promise next-day delivery!