Hampstead’s Heath pictorial historian and archaeologist Michael Hammerson interprets what lies beneath, adding a new dimension to your enjoyment of the Heath.
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Birds of the Heath in the Autumn
Despite its urban location there’s always something interesting to spot on the Heath: Nightingale (this year! – the first time since WWII), Alpine Swift and Bittern, have all come our way before! Nothing promised … but you never know. And with Pete leading the walk – you couldn’t have a better guide to the Heath’s …
Constable and Hampstead
Follow in the footsteps of John Constable, from where he painted to where he is laid to rest. Exploring how features of the town and surrounding landscape of the Heath painted by Constable can still be recognised today.This is a linear walk ending at St John’s, Hampstead Parish Church, Church Row, NW3 6UU.
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Spider Foray
Discover the original web designers!
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Life in the clouds, up amongst the stars.
Life in the clouds, up amongst the stars – a walk in Hampstead Town. Media and astronomical stars, scientists and instruments, extreme weather, literature and poetry, plus music, comedy, and chocolate (yes chocolate) in space.
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Birds of the Heath in Spring
Discover the returning birds of the Heath in the company of expert birder Pete Mantle. Find out who has arrived from where: chiff-chaff, willow warbler, redstart, winchat, flycatcher – if they’re there, Pete will find them…and maybe you’ll find others…
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The Final Piece of the Jigsaw: how Kenwood House and its grounds were saved from developers.
How Sir Arthur Crosfield and the First Earl of Inveigh succeeded in saving North London’s favourite place for a Sunday stroll.
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History of the Hampstead Heath ponds
From Medieval fish ponds to reservoirs for London to the recent controversies surrounding the dams project. All that and the chance to find out whether Winter Swimmers reallly are made of something else.
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Birds of the Heath in the Winter
With the trees leafless you have a better chance of seeing the birds of the Heath now than at any other time of year. All the usual suspects are bound to show up plus a few that might surprise you: siskin, firecrest, goldeneye – we even had a bittern stay with us for a couple …
Laughter in the Landscape
Comedy, humour in science, films, music, local links to actors, writers, theatre and the landscape.
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