Our Hendon ear wax removal clinic is within The Laboratory Spa, near the Fiveways Interchange, with convenient access from the M1, A1 and A41. There is ample free parking, including disabled parking with disabled access to the clinic, which is located on the ground floor.
Many people in North West London are finding that their local GP surgery no longer offers ear syringing. No doubt this is partly due to a lack of funding, but also because ear syringing is inherently less safe than ear micro suction. Possible side effects of ear syringing or irrigation are ear infection, hearing loss, tinnitus, perforation of the ear drum, and further impaction of the ear wax (i.e. the ear wax gets pushed even harder against the ear drum). Is it any wonder that people are going off walk in ear syringing in London and are seeking out microsuction ear wax removal instead? Unfortunately, the sharp rise in demand has meant that NHS micro suction clinics are now unable to meet the need and waiting times are often over two to three months.
You no longer need to wait months for micro suction. Why not save time by going private? It’s not as expensive as you think. Simply head to our booking page and you could be saying goodbye to your wax blockage this week!
Here are 20 fascinating facts about Hendon, a historic and culturally rich area of Northwest London, blending history, culture, and quirky local lore:
Ancient Name & Viking Roots Hendon’s name derives from the Old English “Hendūn” (high hill), though some scholars suggest Viking influence due to its suffix. Archaeological finds, including Roman coins and medieval tools, reveal its role as a farming and trading hub for early settlers. Its elevated position made it strategically valuable, with ties to both Anglo-Saxon and Danish settlers post-Norman Conquest.
Domesday Book Mention Recorded as “Hendone” in the 1086 Domesday Book, Hendon was a small village of 50 people under the Bishop of London. The entry notes vineyards—evidence of medieval wine-making attempts—and a mill, reflecting its agrarian roots. This snapshot captures its transition from Saxon farmland to Norman-controlled territory.
RAF Museum & Aviation Legacy The RAF Museum Hendon occupies the site of the historic Hendon Aerodrome (1908–1968), a pioneering aviation hub. It hosted the first London Air Show (1920) and trained WWII pilots. Today, it displays iconic aircraft like the Spitfire, and Alfred Hitchcock filmed scenes here for his 1934 thriller The Man Who Knew Too Much.
Ear Wax Removal in Hendon Ear wax removal is available from the experts at Hearing First Hendon on Mondays at The Laboratory Spa in London NW4 near the Fiveways Interchange, with easy access from the A1, A41 and M1 and abundant free onsite parking. Click here to book now.
The Welsh Harp Reservoir’s Dark Past Built in 1835 to supply the Grand Union Canal, the Brent Reservoir (nicknamed The Welsh Harp) became a Victorian leisure spot. Tragedy struck in 1873 when a pleasure boat capsized, drowning 10 people. Locals still share tales of ghostly rowers, and pollution struggles contrast with its current status as a nature reserve.
Church Farmhouse Museum This 17th-century Grade I listed farmhouse-turned-museum closed in 2011 but remains a heritage icon. Rumors of a ghostly woman in period dress—possibly a former resident—haunting its Tudor beams persist. The building symbolizes Hendon’s rural past, with artifacts spanning from medieval tools to Victorian domestic life.
Britain’s First Police Training College The Hendon Police College (1934–2022) trained over 100,000 officers, including London’s first female recruits. Its mock crime scenes and driving tracks set new standards. Alumni inspired fictional TV detectives, and the site’s closure marked the end of an era in British policing history.
The “Hendon Hound” Urban Legend A phantom black dog, the Hendon Hound, is said to stalk St Mary’s Churchyard. Linked to Viking myths and Victorian tragedies, locals claim it appears as an omen. Some insist it’s the ghost of a graveyard guard’s loyal pet, forever bound to protect the dead.
Claddagh Ring Pub & Irish Republican History The Claddagh Ring pub on Hendon Way was a 1970s IRA meeting spot, allegedly bugged by British security. Once a flashpoint in London’s Irish diaspora tensions, it now hosts live music, though older patrons still whisper about its shadowy past over pints of Guinness.
Jewish Community Hub Post-WWII, Hendon became a sanctuary for Jewish refugees, evolving into a vibrant community with synagogues like Mill Hill and kosher delis. The area even has an eruv—a symbolic wire boundary allowing observant Jews to carry items on the Sabbath—a rare feature in London suburbs.
The Lost Hendon Hall Hotel This Georgian mansion-turned-hotel hosted Winston Churchill’s secret WWII meetings. Actor David Garrick once owned it, and legends speak of a tunnel linking it to St Mary’s Church. Demolished in 2003, its grand staircase now resides in the RAF Museum, a relic of aristocratic glamour.
The “Hendon Hippo” Mystery In the 1980s, locals reported a hippo in the Welsh Harp. Tabloids dubbed it the Hendon Hippo—likely a prank or escaped carnival animal. No remains were found, but myths endure of a beast lurking in the reeds, a quirky footnote in the reservoir’s folklore.
Suburbia’s Birthplace Hendon epitomized 1930s Metroland housing, transforming farmland into red-brick suburbs. The Art Deco Hendon Odeon (now a gym) symbolized modernity, luring families with promises of “fresh air and gardens.” Its layout influenced Greater London’s suburban sprawl.
The 1919 Hendon Riot Post-WWI tensions exploded when Canadian troops stationed here clashed with locals over wages and racism. Shops were looted, windows smashed—a forgotten chapter reflecting Britain’s postwar racial and class divides, overshadowed by larger historical narratives.
Golders Green Crematorium’s Famous Ashes Though technically in Golders Green, this crematorium holds ashes of Hendon-linked icons: Sigmund Freud (whose family lived nearby), Bram Stoker, and Marc Bolan. Its Columbarium walls, lined with urns since 1902, are a haunting mosaic of London’s cultural history.
The Clock Tower Time Capsule Built for Queen Victoria’s 1897 Jubilee, Hendon’s Clock Tower hides a time capsule with coins, newspapers, and a mayoral letter. Slated to open in 2097, its survival is uncertain amid redevelopment—a race against time to preserve Victorian-era secrets.
Hendon FC’s Rise and Fall Founded in 1908, Hendon FC reached the FA Amateur Cup finals in 1965 and 1972 but collapsed due to financial woes. Fans still mourn their Claremont Road ground, sold in 2008, a symbol of grassroots football’s struggles against commercialization.
The Greyhound Inn’s Ghostly Landlady This 16th-century pub on Greyhound Hill is haunted by a drowned landlady who discovered her husband’s affair. Staff report cold spots and phantom footsteps, while a “cursed” well in the cellar adds to its eerie reputation.
Middlesex University’s Secret Tunnels Rumored WWII-era tunnels beneath Middlesex University’s campus allegedly stored supplies. Students joke about a ghostly librarian haunting the passages, “shushing” those who linger too late—a playful nod to the site’s layered history.
The Hendon Showman’s Guild Fair Every October, a vintage funfair with 1920s steam rides transforms a car park near Staples Corner. Founded in 1890, it’s one of Britain’s last traveling fairs, with a cursed carousel said to carry the ghost of a jilted fairground worker.