Subject Types

Hampstead Heath

For the history of this beautiful place go to: external site.

Place, Gardens / Agriculture

Jubilee Walkway

The first phase of what was initially called the Silver Jubilee Walkway was opened by the unveiling of a bronze plaque at the South Bank Lion, in 1977. The unveiling of panels marking new sections ...

Place, Tourism / Traditions

Bedford Tavern

Famous for the balloon ascents from its Tea Gardens.

Place, Commerce, Food & Drink

Bedford Music Halls, Old and New

Performers and patrons were depicted by the artist Walter Sickert at the turn of the century.

Place, Theatre

St Georges Burial Ground

St. Georges Burial Ground was so used from 1731 to 1857.

Place, Gardens / Agriculture, Religion

Trees replanted in the Hampstead Heath avenue

Replanted to replace trees destroyed by a hurricane during the night of 15/16 October 1987.

Place, Gardens / Agriculture

Ship Tavern

Founded: AD 1549. Rebuilt: AD 1923 The Ship Tavern This tavern was established in the year 1549. During the proscription of the Roman Catholic religion it was used as a shelter for priests and se...

Place, Commerce, Food & Drink

Coram's Fields

The memorial at the entrance to these fields tells how this playground came into existence. It is the only public space in London where adults are not allowed without children.

Place, Children, Gardens / Agriculture

Highgate Primary School

Place, Education

Knaves Acre

Place, Architecture