by Will Harris My mother Judy Rich, who has died at the age of 78, was the founder of fashion retail company Long Tall Sally. A Primrose Hill resident since 1982, she loved the neighbourhood dearly and helped establish the […]
Judy Rich Obituary
Phil Reavey – The Master Carpenter who Scored a Goal at Wembley
By The Mole on The Hill. Grandad, what did you do during lockdown?Not a lot, lass. Just kept looking around, observing like. See that window down there, in Oldfield. In there you can see all kinds of models. The man […]
H.G. Wells in Primrose Hill
There have been many reports of UFOs in recent history, and Primrose Hill has had its share of them. In 2012, four people reported a mysterious humming noise coming from the hill, which seemed to come from all directions at […]
Blue Pearl: A One World Oratorio
Composer and musician Steve Banks grew up in Chalcot Square, Primrose Hill. He went to Primrose Hill Primary School where he had an inspirational music teacher, Hugo Nyman, who encouraged Steve on the violin and gave him time off lessons […]
Pulling Pints
Frances Howe gives a perspective on Primrose Hill from the other side of the bar.
A Creative Mix
Leon Fernando Del Canto is the founder of Del Canto Chambers, an international tax firm based in London with a country focus on Spain. He talks about moving to Primrose Hill, and the creativity he finds here. Please allow me […]
The Optimist – Jon Snow
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 […]
Judy Hillman – A true professional
Judy Hillman, 85, a stalwart and much loved member of the Drawing London sketching group, was taken ill while hanging an exhibition of her own work for the Primrose Hill Art Trail in Primrose Hill Community Library on Saturday 1 […]
Thank You, Sue Hadley
By Averil Mansfield. I first met Sue at her ‘Cello Love’ event, which is a two-day gathering of amateur cellists. It was just one of several relaxed, welcoming orchestral sessions which she organises, usually at the Primrose Hill Community Centre. […]
Olympic Swimmer, Nearly. Throwing Darts for England. Nailing Gaddafi.
By the Mole on the Hill. What’s that building down there, Grandad? That’s Oldfield. Where the old people live. Oh really? That’s right, lass. There’s some bright sparks live there. David William Justice, aged 72, lives in Oldfield and he […]