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2 unusual facts about Hampstead Heath


On the Shore

The cover photographs were taken at The Hill Garden, part of Inverforth House, Hampstead Heath in North West London, designed by landscape architect Thomas Mawson.

Tales of Two People

The rich young Duke of Belleville (pronounced Bevvle) visits his villa near Hampstead Heath, but late at night, he feels lonely and bored.


Are You Ready for Love?

The film was shot entirely on location in London over 5 weeks and encompassed some of London’s most celebrated landmarks, and shooting location included the streets of Soho, Central Hall in Westminster, Hampstead Heath, Streatham ice rink and the South Bank.

Ed Blum

Ed Blum is the director and producer of Scenes of a Sexual Nature (2006), a low budget British movie starring Ewan McGregor and Sophie Okonedo, filmed entirely on Hampstead Heath.

North End tube station

The station was to have been built at North End on the boundaries of Hampstead Heath and Golders Hill Park and is located between Hampstead and Golders Green.

The Island of Ham

The island in the novel, is inspired by the hilltop town of Hampstead in London and its famous parkland Hampstead Heath.

The Old Bull and Bush

The Old Bull and Bush is a Grade II listed public house near Hampstead Heath in London which gave its name to the music hall song "Down at the old Bull and Bush" sung by Florrie Forde.


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