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Hadley F.C.
Hadley Football Club is a Association football, football club based in Arkley, Barnet, England. Affiliated to the Hertfordshire County Football Association, they are currently members of the and play at Brickfield Lane. History The club was founded in 1882, and started playing in the North Middlesex League. They joined the Barnet & District League in 1922, which they played in until transferring to the North Suburban League in 1957. In 1970 the club switched to the Mid-Herts League, going on to win back-to-back Premier Division titles in 1975–76 and 1976–77 and the Premier Division Shield in 1976–77.History Hadley F.C. In 1977 Hadley joined Division Three of the Hertfordshire Senior County League. They won the division at the first attempt, earning promotion to Division One rather than Division Two. The following seaso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arkley
Arkley is a village in Greater London, England, within the London Borough of Barnet. It is located north-northwest of Charing Cross. It consists of a long village strung out between Barnet and Stirling Corner, and composed of the ancient hamlets of Barnet Gate, Rowley Green and Arkley. At above sea level, Arkley is one of the highest points in London. History Toponymy The origins of the name ''Arkley'' are unclear; it is first recorded as ''Arkleyslond'' in 1332. The first element of the name appears to come from the Old English word ''(e)arc'' (or ark, meaning a chest, bin or other wooden receptacle), while the second element is from ''leāh'', a woodland clearing or glade. ''–lond'' in the earlier name means "cultivated ground". The name ''Arkley'' would thus mean "woodland clearing by the ark or by the place where arks are made". Historical background It is thought by some that Hendon Wood Lane was originally a minor Roman road. Certainly the name, "Gre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
