Golders Green, Residential district in North London, United Kingdom
Golders Green is a residential district in the northern part of London within the Borough of Barnet, centered around a crossroads where Finchley Road meets Golders Green Road and North End Road. Surrounding streets branch out in all directions, connecting the neighborhood to nearby areas such as Hampstead, Hendon, and Cricklewood.
In the early 19th century the area consisted of just a small hamlet with 16 houses. The opening of the Underground station in 1907 then triggered rapid development, turning the rural settlement into a densely built suburb within a few decades.
This residential quarter features many kosher bakeries and restaurants with Hebrew signs and traditional food that reflect the local Jewish community. Many shops close on the Sabbath, so the streets feel quieter on Saturdays than they do during the rest of the week.
The Northern Line station connects directly to central London and provides access to numerous bus lines that serve different parts of the city. Most shops and restaurants sit within walking distance from the station and are easily reached via wide pavements.
The Refectory restaurant opened in 1916 and was among the first places in England to run its kitchens entirely on electricity. At the time this technical innovation was seen as very forward-looking and attracted many curious visitors who wanted to see electric cooking firsthand.
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