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Encyclopedia > Cockfosters
Cockfosters
Ordnance Survey
OS grid reference: Maps for TQ275965
Administration
London borough: Enfield, Barnet
County level: Greater London
Region: London
Nation: England
Other
Ceremonial county: Greater London
Historic county: Middlesex (1889)
Hertfordshire (1965)
Services
Police force: Metropolitan Police
Fire brigade: London Fire Brigade
Ambulance service: London Ambulance
Media
ITV franchise: ITV London
BBC region: BBC London
BBC Local Radio: BBC London 94.9
Post office and telephone
Post town: BARNET
Postal district: EN4
Dialling code: 020
Politics
UK Parliament:
London Assembly: Enfield and Haringey, Barnet and Camden
European Parliament: London
London

Cockfosters is a place in North London, lying partly in the London Borough of Enfield and partly in the London Borough of Barnet. The British national grid reference system is a system of geographic grid references commonly used in Great Britain, different from using latitude or longitude. ... The administrative area of Greater London contains 32 London Boroughs, of which 12 (plus the City of London) make up Inner London and 20 Outer London. ... Arms of Enfield London Borough Council The London Borough of Enfield is the most northerly London borough and forms part of Outer London. ... The London Borough of Barnet is a London borough in North London and forms part of Outer London. ... Metropolitan and non-metropolitan counties are a level of subnational division of England used for the purposes of local government. ... For more coverage on London, visit the London Portal. ... The BOGUS regions, also known as BOGUS FASCIST SCOTTISH Government Office Region, is currently the highest tier of local government subnational entity in England. ... For more coverage on London, visit the London Portal. ... Home Nations is a term used to refer to the four constituent parts of the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland - England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland (collectively, but also as separate entities, distinct from the United Kingdom as a whole), or the nations of the British Isles (traditionally... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location within the British Isles Languages English (de facto) Capital London de facto Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population – Total (mid-2004) – Total (2001 Census) – Density Ranked 1st UK 50. ... The Ceremonial counties of England are areas of England that are appointed a Lord-Lieutenant, and are defined by the government with reference to the metropolitan and non-metropolitan counties of England. ... For more coverage on London, visit the London Portal. ... The traditional counties of England are historic subdivisions of the country into around 40 regions. ... Middlesex is one of the 39 historic counties of England. ... Hertfordshire (pronounced Hartfordshire and abbreviated as Herts) is an inland county in the United Kingdom, officially part of the East of England Government region. ... There are a number of police forces in the United Kingdom. ... The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) (commonly referred to by its former official name of the Metropolitan Police, or colloquially as The Met; often referred to in legislation as the Police of the Metropolis) is the Home Office (territorial) police force responsible for Greater London, England, with the exception of the... Fire brigades in the United Kingdom are organised on a territorial basis. ... The London Fire Brigade (LFB) provides fire fighting and rescue services in London, UK. It is the third largest fire department in the world with nearly 7000 staff. ... This is a list of ambulance services in England : ... The London Ambulance Service (LAS) is the largest ambulance service in the world that does not directly charge its patients for its services. ... ITV1 is a terrestrial, free-to-air television channel broadcast in the United Kingdom by the ITV network. ... ITV London is the brand name and on-screen identity used by ITV plc for the ITV1 television channel in the London region. ... Corporate logo of the British Broadcasting Corporation. ... BBC London is the brand for the BBCs tri-media radio, television and online service for London and its immediate environs. ... BBC Local Radio is the BBCs regional radio service for England and the Channel Islands, consisting of 40 stations. ... BBC London 94. ... A post town is a required part of all UK postal addresses. ... UK postal codes are known as postcodes. ... EN4 is the postcode for Cockfosters and East Barnet in the London Borough of Barnet in north London. ... The UK telephone numbering plan, also known as the National Numbering Plan, is regulated by the Office of Communications (Ofcom), which replaced the Office of Telecommunications (Oftel) in 2003. ... To see the list in alphabetical order see the categories UK Parliamentary constituencies and UK Parliamentary constituencies (historic). ... Greater London is divided into a number of constituencies for London Assembly elections. ... Greater London is divided into a number of constituencies for London Assembly elections. ... Greater London is divided into a number of constituencies for London Assembly elections. ... The European Parliament is the parliamentary body of the European Union (EU), directly elected by EU citizens once every five years. ... London is a constituency of the European Parliament. ... Image File history File links Summary Remade LCC/GLC crest. ... North London is that part of London which is north of the River Thames. ... Arms of Enfield London Borough Council The London Borough of Enfield is the most northerly London borough and forms part of Outer London. ... The London Borough of Barnet is a London borough in North London and forms part of Outer London. ...


Of note in Cockfosters is Trent Park, which serves both as a country park and a campus for Middlesex University. Mansion at Trent Park The Trent Park mansion houses the Trent Park campus of Middlesex University in North London. ... A country park is an area designated for people to visit and enjoy recreation in a countryside environment. ... Middlesex University is a university in North London, England, located in the traditional county of Middlesex (from which it takes its name). ...


The name has been recorded as far back as 1524, and is thought to be either the name of a family, or that of a house which stood on Enfield Chase. One suggestion is that it was "the residence of the cock forester (or chief forester)".[1] Events March 1, 1524/5 - Giovanni da Verrazano lands near Cape Fear (approx. ... Enfield Chase is an area of Enfield in London once an area of woodland north of London, which was used as a royal deer park. ...


Saracens

Saracens rugby club used to play at chase side stadium. Chase side is the name of a road between Cockfosters and Southgate. However, they moved to and currently reside in Watford. The stadium is still used however for Enfield F.C. and for Saracens' 'B' team. It is also used as Saracens' training ground Saracens Rugby Union Football Club is an English rugby union team located in Watford, Hertfordshire. ... Southgate is an area in the London Borough of Enfield. ... Watford is a town and district (styled as a borough due to the historical charter granted by Henry VIII) located 15. ... Enfield F.C. are a football team from Enfield, London. ...


Nearby places:


Nearest tube station: East Barnet is a place in the London Borough of Barnet. ... Oakwood is an area of North London named after the oak wood of that vicinity. ... Darkes Lane, Potters Bar. ... Southgate is an area in the London Borough of Enfield. ... Winchmore Hill is a district in the London Borough of Enfield in London bounded on the east by Green Lanes (the A105) and on the west by Grovelands Park. ...


Cockfosters tube station is a London Underground station in Travelcard Zone 5 and is the northern terminus of the Piccadilly line. ...

Section 16: London Outer Orbital Path Section 17:
Elstree Cockfosters Enfield Lock


The London LOOPs logo, a flying kestrel, can be seen on the signs marking the route. ... Elstree is a small village in Hertsmere borough of Hertfordshire on the A5, north of London. ... Enfield Lock is a place in the London Borough of Enfield. ...


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Cockfosters were to score first in the first half of extra time with a goal from Richard Crilly only for Harpenden Town to score in the dying minutes of the second half of extra time taking the game to penalties.
Cockfosters twice came from behind to level at 2-2 after 84 minutes, but despite dominating the second half, Cockfosters were denied anything from the game as Welwyn snatched an injury-time winner.
Cockfosters were 4-1 up at the half time whistle and with a flurry of goals in the second half the final score saw a 9-3 win for the ressies, with goals from Nick Martin (5), Richard Crilly (2), Jamie Brandon (1) and Rowan Taylor (1).....Match report to follow.....
Christ Church Cockfosters (107 words)
Christ Church is a Christian fellowship in Cockfosters, North London (at the end of the Piccadilly Line, near Hadley Wood and New Barnet).
Made up of Christians of many different traditions from across our area, Christ Church is a warm, welcoming, lively church family, where you will find the Bible taught in a fresh and thorough way.
We are committed to knowing Jesus Christ, and making him known, through teaching the Bible, prayer, small groups and every-member ministry.
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