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The Hampstead Heath Heritage Collection

A growing library of articles exploring the architecture, history, and personalities that shaped NW3.

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Origins
The Early History of Hampstead Heath
How the early history helps explain the formation of modern Hampstead Heath.
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Origins
From Rural Lands to NW3 Suburbia
How rural evolution helps explain the formation of modern Hampstead Heath.
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Origins
The Great Estates of Hampstead Heath
How the great estates helps explain the formation of modern Hampstead Heath.
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Origins
The Meaning Behind the Name Hampstead Heath
How the name helps explain the formation of modern Hampstead Heath.
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Origins
The Building Boom in Hampstead Heath
How the building boom helps explain the formation of modern Hampstead Heath.
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Origins
The Impact of Turnpikes on Hampstead Heath
How early roads helps explain the formation of modern Hampstead Heath.
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Origins
The Agricultural Past of NW3
How farming history helps explain the formation of modern Hampstead Heath.
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Origins
Victorian Speculation in Hampstead Heath
How building speculation helps explain the formation of modern Hampstead Heath.
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Origins
The Settling of NW3
How the settling of the area helps explain the formation of modern Hampstead Heath.
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Origins
The Early Foundations of South End Road
How early building helps explain the formation of modern Hampstead Heath.
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XI
Infrastructure
The History of Hampstead Heath Station
Roads and rails that shaped the district around Hampstead Heath Station.
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Infrastructure
The Railway Impact on NW3
Roads and rails that shaped the district around the railways in Hampstead Heath.
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Infrastructure
The Omnibus Routes of Hampstead Heath
Transport networks that shaped the district around Hampstead Heath.
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XIV
Infrastructure
The Making of South End Road Infrastructure
Urban planning that shaped the district around South End Road.
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Infrastructure
Transport Hubs and Growth in Hampstead Heath
Roads and rails that shaped the district around Hampstead Heath.
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XVI
Infrastructure
The Tramways of Early Hampstead Heath
Transport networks that shaped the district around Hampstead Heath.
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XVII
Infrastructure
The Evolution of Parliament Hill Traffic
Roads and rails that shaped the district around Parliament Hill.
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XVIII
Infrastructure
Connectivity and NW3 Property
Roads and rails that shaped the district around the local property market.
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XIX
Infrastructure
The Impact of the Tube on Hampstead Heath
Roads and rails that shaped the district around the Underground.
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XX
Infrastructure
Infrastructure and Hampstead Heath Architecture
Urban planning that shaped the district around Hampstead Heath.
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XXI
Architecture
The Historic Houses of Hampstead Heath
A close read of the historic houses of Hampstead Heath and what it reveals about NW3 design.
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XXII
Architecture
Victorian Terrace Housing in NW3
A close read of victorian terrace housing in NW3 and what it reveals about NW3 design.
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XXIII
Architecture
Mansion Flats Design in Hampstead Heath
A close read of mansion flats design and what it reveals about NW3 design.
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XXIV
Architecture
The Red Brick Suburbs of Hampstead Heath
A close read of the red brick suburbs and what it reveals about NW3 design.
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Architecture
The Influence of Architects on Hampstead Heath
A close read of the architectural influence and what it reveals about NW3 design.
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XXVI
Architecture
The Evolution of the Hampstead Heath Villa
A close read of the evolution of the Hampstead Heath villa and what it reveals about NW3 design.
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XXVII
Architecture
Edwardian Facades in NW3
A close read of edwardian facades and what it reveals about NW3 design.
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XXVIII
Architecture
The Mock-Tudor Revival in Hampstead Heath
A close read of the mock-tudor revival and what it reveals about NW3 design.
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XXIX
Architecture
The Arts and Crafts Influence in NW3
A close read of the arts and crafts influence and what it reveals about NW3 design.
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Architecture
Public Building Architecture in Hampstead Heath
A close read of public building architecture and what it reveals about NW3 design.
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XXXI
Street
South End Road History
A street-level look at South End Road history and the making of Hampstead Heath's atmosphere.
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XXXII
Street
Parliament Hill History
A street-level look at Parliament Hill history and the making of Hampstead Heath's atmosphere.
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XXXIII
Street
The Charm of Hampstead Heath Avenues
A street-level look at avenues and the making of Hampstead Heath's atmosphere.
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Street
The Making of NW3 Streets
A street-level look at NW3 streets and the making of Hampstead Heath's atmosphere.
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Street
The Character of Hampstead Heath Mews
A street-level look at mews and the making of Hampstead Heath's atmosphere.
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XXXVI
Street
Exploring the Core of Hampstead Heath
A street-level look at the core of the area and the making of Hampstead Heath's atmosphere.
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XXXVII
Street
Residential Life on South End Road
A street-level look at residential life on South End Road and the making of Hampstead Heath's atmosphere.
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Street
The Evolution of NW3 Terraces
A street-level look at terraces and the making of Hampstead Heath's atmosphere.
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Street
The Story of Hampstead Heath Gardens
A street-level look at the gardens and the making of Hampstead Heath's atmosphere.
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Street
The Atmosphere of Hampstead Heath Roads
A street-level look at roads and the making of Hampstead Heath's atmosphere.
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Institution
The History of Kenwood House
Why Kenwood House mattered to local life and wider London culture.
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Institution
The Local Libraries of Hampstead Heath
Why local libraries mattered to local life and wider London culture.
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XLIII
Institution
Community Centers of NW3
Why community centers mattered to local life and wider London culture.
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Institution
The Growth of Hampstead Heath Schools
Why schools of NW3 mattered to local life and wider London culture.
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Institution
The Historic Pubs of Hampstead Heath
Why the historic pubs of NW3 mattered to local life and wider London culture.
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XLVI
Institution
The Churches of Hampstead Heath
Why churches mattered to local life and wider London culture.
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Institution
The Fire Stations of NW3
Why fire stations mattered to local life and wider London culture.
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Institution
The Development of Hampstead Heath Hospitals
Why hospitals mattered to local life and wider London culture.
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Institution
The Post Offices of Early Hampstead Heath
Why post offices mattered to local life and wider London culture.
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Institution
The Cultural Venues of Hampstead Heath
Why cultural venues mattered to local life and wider London culture.
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Culture
Famous Residents of Hampstead Heath
Famous residents of Hampstead Heath and the creative life that gave NW3 a larger public meaning.
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Culture
The Literary Life of NW3
The literary life of NW3 and the creative life that gave NW3 a larger public meaning.
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Culture
The Artistic Legacy of Hampstead Heath
The artistic legacy of Hampstead Heath and the creative life that gave NW3 a larger public meaning.
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Culture
Cultural Diversity in Modern Hampstead Heath
Cultural diversity in modern NW3 and the creative life that gave NW3 a larger public meaning.
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Culture
The Theatrical History of Hampstead Heath
The theatrical history of Hampstead Heath and the creative life that gave NW3 a larger public meaning.
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Culture
Musical Heritage in NW3
Musical heritage in NW3 and the creative life that gave NW3 a larger public meaning.
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Culture
Post-War Demographics in Hampstead Heath
Post-war demographics in Hampstead Heath and the creative life that gave NW3 a larger public meaning.
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Culture
The Cafe Culture of South End Road
The cafe culture of South End Road and the creative life that gave NW3 a larger public meaning.
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Culture
How Hampstead Heath Found Its Voice
How Hampstead Heath found its voice and the creative life that gave NW3 a larger public meaning.
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Culture
Broadcasting and Media in Hampstead Heath
Broadcasting and media in Hampstead Heath and the creative life that gave NW3 a larger public meaning.
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Domestic
Adapting the Hampstead Heath Home
How adapting the Hampstead Heath home connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
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LXII
Domestic
Victorian Terraces and Modern Living in NW3
How victorian terraces connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
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LXIII
Domestic
The Servants' Quarters of Hampstead Heath
How the servants' quarters connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
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LXIV
Domestic
Rear Extensions in NW3
How rear extensions connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
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Domestic
Converting Lofts in Hampstead Heath
How loft conversions connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
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LXVI
Domestic
Kitchens in Edwardian Flats in NW3
How kitchens connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
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Domestic
Bathrooms and Heating in Hampstead Heath Homes
How bathrooms connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
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LXVIII
Domestic
The Flow of the NW3 House
How the flow of the house connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
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LXIX
Domestic
Restoring Original Features in Hampstead Heath
How restoring original features connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
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Domestic
Open Plan Living in NW3 Blocks
How open plan living connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
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LXXI
Planning
Hampstead Heath Conservation Areas Explained
What Hampstead Heath conservation areas means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
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LXXII
Planning
Planning Rules for Hampstead Heath Facades
What planning rules for facades means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
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LXXIII
Planning
Listed Buildings in NW3
What listed buildings in NW3 means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
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LXXIV
Planning
Basement Extensions in Hampstead Heath
What basement extensions means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
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LXXV
Planning
Rear Extensions and Setbacks in Hampstead Heath
What rear extensions means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
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LXXVI
Planning
Protecting the NW3 Heritage
What protecting heritage means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
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LXXVII
Planning
Trees and Boundaries in NW3 Planning
What trees and boundaries means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
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LXXVIII
Planning
Roof Developments and Conservation in Hampstead Heath
What roof developments means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
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LXXIX
Planning
Licences to Alter in NW3 Flats
What licences to alter means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
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LXXX
Planning
Retrofit vs Heritage in Hampstead Heath
What retrofit vs heritage means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
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LXXXI
Landscape
The Green Spaces of The Heath
The physical setting around The Heath and why it still matters.
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Landscape
The Influence of The Heath on Hampstead Heath
The physical setting around The Heath and why it still matters.
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LXXXIII
Landscape
The Planting of Street Trees in NW3
The physical setting around street trees in NW3 and why it still matters.
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Landscape
The Verges and Hedges of Hampstead Heath
The physical setting around verges and hedges and why it still matters.
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LXXXV
Landscape
The Lost Rivers of NW3
The physical setting around the lost rivers of NW3 and why it still matters.
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LXXXVI
Landscape
Ecology and Urban Wildlife in Hampstead Heath
The physical setting around ecology and urban wildlife and why it still matters.
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Landscape
Private Front Gardens in NW3
The physical setting around private front gardens and why it still matters.
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Landscape
Public Squares in Hampstead Heath
The physical setting around public squares and why it still matters.
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Landscape
The Green Character of NW3
The physical setting around the green character and why it still matters.
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Landscape
How Low-Density Planning Shaped Hampstead Heath
The physical setting around low-density planning and why it still matters.
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Guide
Why Buyers Love Hampstead Heath
Why buyers love Hampstead Heath in the wider story of Hampstead Heath's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
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Guide
Hampstead Heath vs Neighbouring Districts
Hampstead Heath vs neighbouring districts in the wider story of Hampstead Heath's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
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XCIII
Guide
The Property Market History of NW3
The property market history in the wider story of Hampstead Heath's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
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Guide
Guide to Renovating a Hampstead Heath Flat
Guide to renovating a Hampstead Heath flat in the wider story of Hampstead Heath's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
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Guide
Guide to Renovating a Victorian Terrace in NW3
Guide to renovating a victorian terrace in the wider story of Hampstead Heath's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
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Guide
Best Streets for Family Homes in Hampstead Heath
Best streets for family homes in the wider story of Hampstead Heath's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
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Guide
The Appeal of NW3 Period Features
The appeal of NW3 period features in the wider story of Hampstead Heath's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
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Guide
Understanding the Hampstead Heath Character
Understanding the local character in the wider story of Hampstead Heath's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
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Guide
The Future of Hampstead Heath Heritage
The future of Hampstead Heath heritage in the wider story of Hampstead Heath's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
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Why NW3 Maintains Its Value
Why NW3 maintains its value in the wider story of Hampstead Heath's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
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