Golders Green, historically a rural area, saw drastic changes and developments over the years.

In 1751, Golders Green Road had two inns, the Hoop (which lent its name to Hoop Lane) and the White Swan. There were approximately 16 houses along the road with small gardens.

By the late 18th Century, Golders Green had already started to evolve. It was described as having "many ornamental villas and cottages surrounded with plantations." Before 1828, detached houses had extended on both sides of the road as far as Brent Bridge, indicating further suburban development.

In 1874, it was recorded that the green areas of Golders Green, which were manorial waste on both sides of Golders Green Road, were no longer being preserved. The Prince Albert pub had appeared by the 1850s.

During the late 19th Century, Golders Green gained a distinctive character from the villas situated in wooded grounds, including Alba Lodge, Golders Lodge, Gloucester Lodge, the Oaks, Grove House, Highfield and Woodstock House. These villas began to disappear rapidly with the growth of suburban housing after the extension of the Underground.

During the 20th century, the character of Golders Green Road drastically changed as the street became the commercial heart of the new suburb.

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Main source:	A History of the County of Middlesex | British History Online
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