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.
Society thrilled that Neighbourhood Plan voted in.
After years of hard work and hours spent consulting, meeting and drafting, the Hampstead Neighbourhood Plan has been voted in by an overwhelming majority. 91.5% voting in favour on a 20.5% turnout. The final step is for Camden to formally adopt the Plan, which could take a few months; meanwhile the plan carries substantial weight and should be referred to in planning decisions.
WELCOME TO OUR NEW WEBSITE
You”ll find a brand new interactive map of the Heath to help you find your way should you want to know where you are and, as we build up its contents, enrich your knowledge of not only the Heath’s facilities but also its many facets: ecological and historical.
Stunning new imagery by Matt Maran built into the site showcases the beauty of the Heath. There’s a new members only area, and the facility to join and pay on-line. It is also configured to automatically resize however you choose to view it. And this is only the beginning,the new platform allows us to explore many new ways to fulfill our historic aim of safeguarding the heath.
Society battles to save Heath plot from development.
Land left by Harry Hallowes, the so-called Hermit of Hampstead Heath, is in danger of being bought by developers. The charities to whom Harry left the land that he squatted for twenty years have decided to auction it to the highest bidder. Despite Harry’s known wishes that the land be left in its wild and natural state.
Harry’s plot is completely surrounded by the Heath. The Society is bitterly disappointed that the vendors of the plot have rejected a generous purchase offer made by the City of London, financially supported by the Society. Although strict covenants and planning laws prevent the plot being used except as a garden, there is always a risk that, if the land remains in private hands, it will become subject to attempted development, greatly to the detriment of the surrounding Heath.
The Society regards the plot as a natural part of the Heath, and feels very strongly that it should be publicly enjoyed as part of the Heath proper.
Next Guided Walk
Hampstead Heath from the 1820s to the 1920s: a century-long campaign
By the 1820s London was fast expanding and local landlords were busy developing their lands. Hampstead's Lord of the Manor was no different, but thanks to local activism, state intervention and not a little skulduggery the Heath was saved. You can see for yourself a landscape still marked by that 100 year battle...if you know where to look.
Date: Sun 07 Oct, 2018
Time: 2:30 pm
Duration: 2 hours
Meet at: The Flagstaff, Whitestone Pond
Walk led by: Thomas Radice, Trustee of the Society
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Plaques in Hampstead
