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Golders Green, an exceptionally thriving area of London is situated in the London Borough of Barnet. Up until the 1900's Golders Green was just a village in the parish of Hendon. The Green was purported to have been developed during the 16th century, and early records indicate that by 1612 the area had become known as Golders Green. It was in the 18th century that the Manor of Hendon gave permission for a number of houses to be built, of which the first sixteen were constructed by 1750. In the early 1800's the village of Golders Green was to get a mention in the 'Brewers Beauties of England and Wales' as having "many ornamental villas and cottages surrounded by plantations." By 1872 five gas lamps had been installed and small industries were flourishing, with brick making and blacksmithing being the principle occupations of that era.
With the arrival of the trams, motorbuses and the new tube station in1907, Golders Green began to develop into a suburbia of street lined semi detached houses, a process which was to progress into the 1930's. The population by this time had reached almost 18,000. By the 20th century, with the arrival of its entertainment venues, library and cinemas, Golders Green was developing into an area in its own right.
The Hippodrome Theatre, built by the dynamic architect Bernie Crewe, was opened on Boxing Day 1913. The Grade II listed building, situated next to the Golders Green Tube station, was originally built as a 3,000 seat music hall, however, due to the construction of a full theatre stage, its capacity was reduced by half. Eventually in 1969 the BBC were to take out a long lease on the theatre and transformed it into a radio station and 700 seat concert hall. Sadly, in 2003 the BBC deserted the theatre, and because of its rapid deterioration this once splendid building has now been placed on the English Heritage's 'buildings at risk' register.
Golders Green Crematorium and Mausoleum is one of the oldest in Britain. A large field devoted to daffodils is situated in the extensive gardens of the crematorium, along with a number of large tombs, two ponds and a bridge. The children's area which has a swinging bench is another prominent feature. Although the crematorium has no religious connections, every year a Christmas tree is sited in front of the main buildings and a nativity scene is positioned near the Chapel of Remembrance. Kingsley Amis, Ivor Novello, Bram Stoker and Peter Sellers are among the many whose ashes are kept here.
Although Golders Green is renowned for being a cosmopolitan area it is even more famous for its Jewish community. The Dunstan Road synagogue was opened in 1922 with its most famous Rabbi being Rabbi Sacks, the current Chief Rabbi of Gt. Britain and the Commonwealth.
As well as the many kosher restaurants and shops in the locality, Golders Green is host to a wide range of multicultural cuisine such as Italian, Korean and Turkish.
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