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ZSL London Zoo Launches Nationwide Appeal

April 29, 2024

Brumas the Polar Bear with mother Ivy. On 27 November 1949 Brumas became the first polar bear to be successfully bred at the Zoo, and immediately became a major attraction with the public.

ZSL London Zoo is today launching History Hive, a public appeal for memories and artefacts to bring its 200-year history to life.

Primrose Hill in the Second World War

June 5, 2023

By Martin Sheppard. The area of Regent’s Park, Hampstead Heath and Primrose Hill was initially not a prime German bombing target, due to its situation north of the heart of […]

Primrose Hill in the 1940s‒1950s

March 29, 2019

by David Edwards. I remember the 1940s in Regent’s Park Road when all the shops had big blinds fitted. Most were sign-written with the name of the shop, and their […]

Windows on the Past: The Chalk Farm Tavern

November 4, 2017

Windows on the Past throws some light on buildings and businesses in Primrose Hill. Small Inn Attached to a Farm Lower Chalcot was an ancient farm sited up a lane […]

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ZSL London Zoo Launches Nationwide Appeal

Primrose Hill in the Second World War

Primrose Hill in the 1940s‒1950s

Windows on the Past: The Chalk Farm Tavern

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