James Dyer: Explorer Extraordinaire Emma from Haverstock School’s journalists interviews the explorer James Dyer In 218 BC, Hannibal Barca led 50,000 men and 37 war elephants across the French and Italian mountain passes to launch a planned attack against the…
On The Hill magazine, part of the Primrose Hill Community Association, is pleased to announce the winners of the Picturing Primrose Hill photo competition – a joyful moment. There were over 250 entries on Instagram and Twitter. A unanimous decision…
After a year of disrupted schooling and university, no opportunity to travel, few job prospects and soaring mental health referrals, many young people have struggled this year. So it’s not surprising that when restrictions relaxed to allow groups of up…
In the 1960s, heavy traffic roared through the residential streets of Primrose Hill. Regent’s Park Road, and even Chalcot and Fitzroy Roads, were through routes to the West End. Colin St Johnston, resident of Fitzroy Road for more than half…
Wednesday 20 January, 7pm – online via Zoom Andrew Marr will be talking about his fascinating latest book, New Elizabethans. Telling the story of the changes to UK society in the last 70 years through individuals who made an impact.…
A Series of Images by Natasha Kumar “I have seen a celestial paradise on a clear night. I saw it from the roof of the world. And in the morning, among sublime peaks that rose from mist-filled valleys, I watched…
On Tuesday 15 December, the Primrose Hill Community Association put on a fantastic online social event for the neighbourhood with carols, celebrity guests and neighbours chatting at virtual tables. Guests included Mary Portas, Alan Bennett, Annabel Leventon, Matthew Wright, Roberta…
Shopping locally, while always a good thing to do, has taken on new significance this year. Our local businesses have had a tough year and need our support more than ever. So ditch the online giants and shop locally for…
By Nicola Manasseh. “I can’t believe you recognised me,” said Mr Snow, wearing a snazzy silk mask which, as he proceeded to show me, matched his colourful stripy socks. It was mid-July and I was in Primrose Hill on my…
Babies and young children have an insatiable appetite for learning and communicating. Uninhibited, they don’t mind in which language they do this, as long as the exchange they have is full of meaning, and is fun! Established in 1993, Club…
