Channel your child’s creative energy this September with a Sterling Silver pendant design competition. Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery are inviting young, budding artists of our community to design a pendant, taking inspiration from their favourite features of Primrose Hill. It’s…
This quiz, set by Bernard George, tests our knowledge of the businesses in Primrose Hill 5. Which one of these products or services will you also not find mentioned? 6. Match the shop to the product. You need to get…
The Royal Parks charity is reminding people that BBQs are not permitted in the parks, due to the risk of causing an accidental fire which could destroy wildlife, landscapes and be a danger to visitors. Several fires are accidentally started…
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 London and there being little or no heavy industry here.…
It’s strange to think that the last time we celebrated a coronation, we were fresh out of the Second World War. Many people in Primrose Hill lost their lives and were injured, and many houses were damaged. There were anti-aircraft…
During the pandemic restrictions, Camden Council set up a ‘streatery’ in Regent’s Park Road, to enable cafés and restaurants to provide food for customers outside, with more space to social distance. Whilst this was good for trade in the hospitality…
Update: Carol is away on assignment in Rwanda until the end of the month with poor access to wifi. If anyone has emailed her and hasn’t got a response yet, can they please get in touch again and CC her…
By Bernard George 1. Which artist, poet and former resident of Fitzroy Road (1757–1827) wrote this? “The fields from Islington to Marybone,To Primrose Hill and Saint John’s Wood,Were builded over with pillars of gold,And there Jerusalem’s pillars stood.” 2. Which…
Primrose Hill park at night has always been a good place for sky-gazers to congregate. But in recent weeks, more people than usual have climbed the hill to investigate UFOs. There has been an uncanny increase of unexplained global activity…
The Royal Parks charity is looking to recruit people to join a panel to help it make decisions around the way it manages some of London’s parks. Membership of the panel will involve around two online surveys a year, with…