The Heath & Hampstead Society fights to preserve the wild and natural state of the Heath; to maintain the character and amenities of Hampstead; and to promote the study of local history, natural history and conservation.
Next Guided Walk
The Hidden Heath: signs of the Heath's past
Hampstead's Heath pictorial historian and archaeologist Michael Hammerson interprets what lies beneath, adding a new dimension to your enjoyment of the Heath. On this walk you will have the opportunity to compare views of the Heath today with archival photographs taken from the same spot. You might be surprised how much the Heath has changed over the decades.
Date: Sun 01 Feb, 2026
Time: 10:00 am
Duration: 2 hours
Meet at: Kenwood Walled Garden Entrance, off Hampstead Lane
Walk led by: Michael Hammerson, a Vice-President of the Highgate Society and member of the Heath Committee.
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Plaques in Hampstead
Sir Henry Cole (1808-1882)
A postal reformer, he introduced the concept of sending a printed Christmas card and was instrumental in the creation of the Victoria & Albert Museum.
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