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The improbable history of 1 Woodchurch Road

West Hampstead Life Posted on November 16, 2016 by Dick Weindling and Marianne CollomsJanuary 16, 2017

No. 1 Woodchurch Road – the rather grandiose building towards the Priory Road end of the street – was for many years called ‘New Place’ and has been the home of several famous residents. Today of course it is divided … Continue reading →

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‘Dick Barton’ in West Hampstead

West Hampstead Life Posted on December 1, 2012 by Dick Weindling and Marianne CollomsDecember 18, 2013

On 7 October 1946 ‘Dick Barton: special agent’ began broadcasting on the BBC Light Programme. The first review which appeared in The Daily Worker said: ‘It is so bad as to be almost beyond belief.’But despite this, the audience for … Continue reading →

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