Our next book, ‘Decca Studios and Klooks Kleek’ will be published by The History Press in November 2013. This is the first history of Decca Studios, which were in Broadhurst Gardens from 1937 to 1980 and where thousands of well-known … Continue reading →
The debate over whether West Hampstead does or doesn’t need an additional school – likely a free school – has been raging on for some months. I have found the claims and counter-claims hard to track and harder to verify … Continue reading →
It’s been the most persistent rumour in West Hampstead since I’ve been running this website… Pizza Express is closing and Marks & Spencer is moving in. It had such traction that I wrote to Pizza Express a few years ago … Continue reading →
Like a scary hoard of genetically modified locusts, 24 of us descended on La Brocca for the first #whampdinner, via a quick meet-up and drink first in the Alice House. Legendary Brocca owner David had kindly put in place some … Continue reading →
A rowdy local foursome set sail for Hidden Treasure last week – and had a typically quirky time in what’s known to be a very characterful restaurant. It’s an amusing, upbeat, slightly chaotic place, and there was a little issue … Continue reading →
I was lucky enough to be given a guided tour of the new student accommodation on Blackburn Road a couple of weeks ago. Bedroom in shared flat The building opens on September 1st, though the majority of students move in … Continue reading →
The first students move into the new Blackburn Road block on September 1st, with the majority coming on the 14th. I asked people on Twitter to come up with some top tips for them, and here’s the result! [View the … Continue reading →
Francesca Baker, music blogger, promoter and recent arrival in West Hampstead, takes a look at why our local area isn’t as buzzing as it could be when it comes to live music. Music. NW6. The two aren’t generally associated, but … Continue reading →
Congratulations to all those West Hampstead restaurants, cafés, bars and takeaways that have scored a maximum 5/5 on their Food Standards Agency inspections. A pleasingly high number of our local establishments have received top marks, with a similarly healthy number … Continue reading →
Excellent impromptu dinner at Guglee the other night. I’d thought I was in need of booze-absorbing pizza but went with the majority and soon got into the swing of things. I like the design of Guglee and its airy, bright … Continue reading →
