Boris Johnson is either an ambitious and gifted politician or an incompetent buffoon. Whichever side of the divide you sit on, he is, indisputably, the Mayor of London and the blondest man you’re likely to see this side of Scandinavia. … Continue reading →
It feels more autumnal than wintry today, but the West Hampstead Christmas market is in full swing, with stalls on West End Green, and businesses down the road supporting. More details here. It ends at 4pm. photo via Anna-Kate Keays
Continue reading →I had dinner and wine with @WhampChef in The Black Lion, West End Lane on a recent Sunday evening; I’d not had grub there for a little while and had a good reason for not cooking anything at home: laziness. … Continue reading →
On Saturday November 30th, West End Green once again hosts the local Christmas market from 10am to 4pm. This is the fourth year of the popular craft/gift market and business is expected to be brisk. Stallholders range from local favourites … Continue reading →
Next Saturday, Beckford School in Dornfell Street holds its Winter Fair from 2-4pm. I’m told that this year’s promises to be bigger and better than ever. There’s a Santa’s grotto, craft stalls, football skills workshops, face painting, loads of games, … Continue reading →
Around 10.15 last night, a fire broke out in a house near the corner of West End Lane and Messina Avenue, right by the northbound Woodchurch Road bus stop. Photo via Simon Ashman The property has had scaffolding up for … Continue reading →
It’s felt like a long time coming, but from December 8th First Capital Connect will be running more trains from West Hampstead Thameslink. Specifically, weekday off-peak and Saturday services will increase frequency by 50%. These two extra trains an hour … Continue reading →
This is the second part of our trilogy. Here’s the link to part one. Thanks are due to Ade Wyatt, Simon Inglis, Dean Austin, Wally Smith, Pat Wilkinson, Adam Sieff, Phil Shaw, Steve York, Val Simmonds, Brian Wilcock, James Moyes, … Continue reading →
Iverson Road in “The Smallest Show on Earth” (1957) The ever-excellent Tetramesh posted this video of clips from movies and TV shows filmed in NW6. There are some real gems in and among. On Location in NW6 by tetramesh
Continue reading →Long-time West Hampstead resident Doris Lessing, who died yesterday morning, was awarded the Nobel Prize in 2007, when she was 88. This lovely video shows the moment she found out she’d won – being told by reporters who’d gathered outside … Continue reading →
