I braved the cold however and ventured out for a walk and to run some errands…
I like the name of this yogurt brand! You’d think I would have bought some? But no, too expensive! (I am cheap, after all!)Fuel price check! This works out to $6.32/gallon (compared to £1.409/liter – $6.81/gallon last year)
Tuesday, January 14 – Harrow on the Hill
A beautiful day is forecast, with high temperatures in the upper 40s. I think a walking tour is in order!
For reference, I’ll be utilizing this book, generously on loan to me from Tony.
My area of focus is Hampstead Heath, to the north of the city. The walk starts at the Archway tube station in Highgate.
This horror film Gothic building, and the surrounding enclave, dates to 1865. It was built for the estate workers of a Baroness.Unfortunately the gate access to the courtyard was locked.The enclave is named Holly Village. I like it!Lauderdale House (ca. 17th century), located in Waterlow Park.
The Gatehouse pub in old Highgate village. The Bishop of London once owned a park here, and the pub stands on the site of one of the three gates that led into the park.
St Michael’s Church, Highgate (ca. 1830s). It is the highest elevation church in London.
I am now entering Hampstead Heath, a park covering 790 acres. (for comparison, Central Park in New York City is similar in size at 843 acres)
A view from the Heath back to Highgate. That’s St. Micheal’s on the right. On the left is Witanhurst. At over 90,000 square feet, it is the second largest private residence in London, after Buckingham Palace.
Approaching Kenwood House
Kenwood House (ca. 17th century) was a private residence as late as 1927; it is now a public museum.
At most other times of the year, these grounds would be teeming with visitors.I like this cute walkway adjacent to the house!The front entrance to the house (museum)
For those of you that are fans of the film Notting Hill, these photos may look familiar. For a refresher, take a look at this clip of the movie within a movie.
It was a perfect day to visit the museum; barely any visitors. Even the curators were commenting on how quiet it was! And the best part? It was free!
The interior is beautiful.The museum also contains a wonderful art collection. I like this early Turner, Coast Scene with Fishermen (ca. 1803).Portrait of Daisy Leiter by John Singer Sargent (ca. 1898). Daisy was an American heiress who married into British aristocracy.Looking out on the Heath from Kenwood HouseA view of Central London from Parliament Hill. That’s The Shard in the middle, with St. Paul’s Cathedral just below it.
I’m now departing the Heath and heading into the village of Hampstead…
This is part of Church Row in Hampstead. It dates to the early 1700s, not long after William of Orange became king – hence the Dutch style architecture.Another Holly sighting!Admiral’s House (ca. 1700)Jack Straw’s Castle pub is located on the highest point in London at 440 feet above sea level.Making my way to the Hampstead tube station…
This was a fun day! A lot of walking (29k steps), and a little muddy on the Heath! (I was provided with disposable shoe covers when I toured Kenwood House)
Tim, nice pictures from your walk. Keep sharing
Thank you!