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…
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 The Mole on the Hill Grandad, are those people going into church to say their prayers? No, lass. They haven’t got anywhere to live so the church gives them a nice meal and a warm bed for the night.…
Neighbourhood Nosh was set up by the Primrose Hill Community Association to provide up to 100 three-course meals a week to people in the area suffering from food poverty or unable to cook healthy food themselves. There are currently over…
Local resident Sonita Gale is an independent film producer and director. Micael Johnstone spoke to her about life in Primrose Hill and her new documentary, Hostile. How long have you been in Primrose Hill? I’ve lived in Primrose Hill for…
“Thank you to everyone who has been involved in convening communities, families, neighbours and friends to mark my Platinum Jubilee. I know that many happy memories will be created at these festive occasions.” Queen Elizabeth II In June, Primrose Hill…
June 23, 2022, Camden Curzon There is a special screening of “The New Corporation” and Q&A followed by drinks with Director Joel Bakan in a couple of weeks at the new Curzon Cinema in Camden, almost the closest cinema to…
A message of peace and healing from a Reverend displaced from Russia. By Sanam Lou. On 20 February 2022, as Russia invaded Ukraine, the St Andrew’s Anglican Church in Moscow had to make a quick decision to send Reverend Glen…
I’ve just read Alan Bennett’s House Arrest, which is his account of living in Primrose Hill throughout the pandemic. Like many of us he found solace in Regent’s Park, endured home haircuts, and found one of our inquisitive foxes in…