Plaque

Norway House

Inscription

On this site stood Norway House and Norway Yard.
By the beginning of the 19th century this fine house set in its own large garden, had become a famous boarding academy for young gentlemen.  We know that in 1805 the school was run by Bidmead & Johnson, but by 1840 control was in the hands of James Hessey.  There is a story in Mary Hill’s “Hampstead in Light and Shade” of bread and apples being smuggled in to the hungry pupils by a kindly maidservant.  The house and garden underwent further changes of use before being swept away in 1931 to make room for a garage.  At a point nearby coaches set-off for London when Hampstead was a country town.

Erected by the Hampstead Plaque Fund

The plaque below reads: "A Spencer Group Development, Architects: Ian Fraser, John Roberts & Partners, Contractors: Spencer Construction Limited, 1982"

Site: Norway House (1 memorial)

NW3, Spencer Walk

These two plaques are hidden in the shade above the yellow sign at the centre of the picture. This courtyard/parking area is through an arch off the High Street.

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Norway House

Norway House and Norway Yard.  By the beginning of the 19th century this fine...

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Heath & (Old) Hampstead Society / Hampstead Plaque Fund

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