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
Past and Present Developments Encroaching on the Heath
Discover which projects were built on the edges of the Heath, which were stopped in their tracks by conservation initiatives, and which still threaten the Heath today. A brand-new walk led by Zander Gross.
Date: Sun 01 Mar, 2026
Time: 9:30 am
Duration: 34 hours
Meet at: Meet by The Magdala Pub
Walk led by: Zander Goss, member of the Heath Sub-Committee
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Plaques in Hampstead
The Watch House
On June 19 1829 1829 the Metropolitan Police act was given Royal assent. This placed policing arrangements for the Capital under the control of Sir Robert Peel. Sir Robert organized the force on civilian lines rather than paramilitary. It became the third official non paramilitary police force in the world alongside the City of Glasgow Police and the Paris Police.
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Other Notices