This month’s property from Benham & Reeves is a two-bed on Priory Road, with scope to create a lightwell and bring natural light into the basement. Priory Road, South Hampstead, NW6£625,000 Sole Agent In one of the premier roads in … Continue reading →
In 1888 Jack the Ripper had terrified the East End of London. His story haunted people for years later and letters signed by the Ripper were still being received by the Whitechapel Vigilance Committee in October 1889. People across London … Continue reading →
Here are two stories with newspaper illustrations about young men in Kilburn who acted badly while under the influence of drink. The Amorous Carpenter In October 1897, ‘amorous young carpenter’ Frank Pelham was in court for assaulting an unnamed, ‘well-dressed, … Continue reading →
Grabbed a bite to eat in David’s Deli the other day; wanted something quick in somewhere relaxed, and I hadn’t been to David’s for a while. It’s always friendly, and I rather like the addition of shisha pipes a year … Continue reading →
In this posting we have collected several rather odd stories from Kilburn which we think will intrigue and amuse you. Stealing a baby’s clothes In July 1867 Jane Cox, who lived at 15 Bridge Street in Kilburn (now demolished), left … Continue reading →
This dramatic picture from the Illustrated Police News show the scene outside 42 Iverson Road on the morning of Sunday 28 July 1889. But there’s a fair degree of artistic license. The four people shown were related by marriage: Leonard … Continue reading →
Welcome to a new sponsored feature of West Hampstead Life. Each month, Benham & Reeves will showcase a property for sale in the West Hampstead area. This month it’s a Broadhurst Gardens two-floor three-bedroom maisonette with access to the communal … Continue reading →
Rumour has it that summer might finally have reached North West London. The BBC predicts sunshine and temperatures of 20C and upwards this week, and I even spied a few summer dresses and pairs of shorts at the farmers’ market … Continue reading →
Next month, we’re doing an illustrated talk about our latest book ‘Bloody Camden’, in the Bloody British History series published by The History Press. The talks will be at the Owl Bookshop in Kentish Town and at West End Lane … Continue reading →
Enjoyed dinner in Sirous. I had that baked pancake / spinach / mushroom / garlic / cream / cheddar thing, with sautéed potatoes and sardines (they brought the wrong option but it didn’t bother me much – just a bit … Continue reading →
