Discover the delights of the Heath extension, saved by the ‘benevolent tyrant’ Henrietta Barnett in 1907, its ponds, hedges, trees, and its history.
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The Geology of Hampstead Heath
Underlying the springs that put Hampstead on the map, and the bricks that helped to build it, are the sand, Claygate Beds and iron-rich London Clay that geologically underpin it. Come and find out what the Heath is really made of!
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Spider Foray
Discover the original web designers!
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Our place among trees: historical uses and future threats
About the 20,000 trees of the Heath, past, present and future, no-one knows more, and no-one is more enthusiastic, than David Humphries, Tree Management Officer for Hampstead Heath. NB Restricted numbers – advanced booking essential hhs.walks@gmail.com
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Where Old Hampstead meets the Heath
A circular walk around the old streets, steps, and alleyways that lead to the Northern Heights of the Heath. Discover the histories of Whitestone Pond and its surroundings, Samuel and Henrietta Barnett’s house at Spaniard’s End, the Bird Bridge and Wilson’s Folly.
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The Pergola, the Hill Garden and Golder’s Hill Park
Learn more about the West side of the Heath: familiar, and perhaps not so familiar.
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Trees and associated fungi
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The History of the Natural History of the Heath
Since before King Charles I lost his head a detailed species list for Hampstead Heath has been compiled! Thomas Johnston and nine companions undertaking the first recorded list following a botanical ramble in 1629. Since then the Natural History of the Heath with its mosaic of habitats just 4 miles from the centre of London …
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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The Hidden Heath and its Archaeology.
See the Heath in a new light with archeologist Michael Hammerson.
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