The recorded history of Hampstead goes back a thousand years. but it was only in the 18th century, with the first Hampstead Spa, that it became fashionable. Building took place on part of the heath l&, but local opposition stopped further exploitation of this picturesque open space favoured by artists & the general public. Hampstead retains many of its 18th century buildings & still has much charm, liveliness & distinctive character. This is a well illustrated book written by an eminent Hampstead expert & resident. ...

The Artography Map of Hampstead Heath is a beautiful h&-illustrated map & guide to the joys of the Heath, the timeless oasis of countryside & parkland at the heart of North London that has famously inspired generations of authors & artists. The map shows the full area of the heath, with wooded areas, pond & paths marked, & gives surrounding street detail, particularly for Hampstead & Highgate Villages. Over 50 inset illustrations & paintings highlight some of the Heath ...

David Mc Dowall’s Walker’s Guide to Hampstead Heath gives the reader 10 enormously detailed walking tours for exploring the Heath, that much-loved slice of undeveloped, beautiful countryside at the heart of North London, & its famed surrounding areas. Far from merely outlining routes & providing directions, this guide constitutes one of the best-researched, most detailed works on the Heath available. Each short stage of each walk is accompanied by explanatory text, giving an extraordinary amount of information on the Heath’s deep, rich history of human activity, its ecology, flora & fauna, & the cast of characters who have lived in & around the Heath & been inspired by it. Contains many h&-drawn black & white illustrations, diagrams, landscapes & maps to supplement the text.”I have great pleasure in recommending this delightful book to you. Hampstead Heath
- arguably the best loved of London’s open spaces
- is many things to many people, but above all it is a place of great beauty & surprising antiquity. For those who wish to walk & discover the hidden joys & treasures which are to be found within the Heath, this book is your passport to a very pleasurable experience & to a fuller understanding of the unique importance of this special place.”
- Christine M. Cohen, Chairman, Hampstead Heath Management Committee, Corporation of London


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The recorded history of Hampstead goes back a thousand years. but it was only in the 18th century, with the first Hampstead Spa, that it became fashionable. Building took place on part of the heath l&, but local opposition stopped further exploitation of this picturesque open space favoured by artists & the general public. Hampstead retains many of its 18th century buildings & still has much charm, liveliness & distinctive character. This is a well illustrated book written by an eminent Hampstead expert & resident. ...

Hampton in 1894 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. Two versions for this area have been published, stretching from Hampton Village eastward to Chestnut Walk, & from the Manor House southward to Ash Isl&. Features include St Mary`s church, High Street, Southwark & Vauxhall Water Works, Station Road (but not as far as the station), Hurst Park race course (on 1894 version), a stretch of the Thames including Taggs Isl&, The Green, Hampton Court House (but not the Palace), part of Bushy Park, Bushy House. Contemporary Hampton directories are included on the reverse of each version. Please note that on the 1934 version the small Surrey area south of the Thames is left blank. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK. ...

Hampton Court
- probably Britain's most important secular historic building complex
- is a fascinating collection of buildings,

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Hampton Court & East Molesey in 1912 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. The map covers parts of both Middlesex & Surrey. Hampton Court Palace is shown with its magnificent grounds, & features include The Wilderness, Maze, Royal Mews, Cardinal Wolsey Inn, Ash Isl&. On the Surrey side are East Molesey village, station, St Mary`s church, St Paul`s church, part of Hurst Park racecourse, Molesey Lock, engine shed, The Clump. On the reverse are directorie of Hampton Court in 1890 & East Molesey in 1903. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series: Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK. ...

Situated beside the River Thames south-west of London, Hampton Court Palace was a centre of court life in England from 1529 to 1737 & remains one of the finest palaces in Europe. The Official Illustrated History celebrates this intriguing architectural ensemble, including the palace`s original sixteenth-century building of Henry VIII`s reign. It features full coverage of the famous formal gardens & also reveals the lifestyles of monarchs, mistresses & courtiers.

Includes:: full coverage of Hampton Court`s famous & everpopular formal gardens, a precious survival of gardening 300 years ago In the same series as Merrell`s highly popular official illustrated histories of the Tower of London, Kensington Palace & Kew Palace

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Hampton Wick in 1934 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. Two versions for this area have been published to show how it developed across the years, but please note that as usual with Middlesex maps in the 1930s, the area in Surrey is left blank. The 1894 map covers both the Middlesex & the Surrey sides of the river by Kingston Bridge. On the Surrey side is the town centre of Kingston, as far east as Richmond Road & Fairfield West, & south to Orchard Road; it

Includes:: the station, All Saints church, Clattern Place, Eden Street, Clarence Street, Horse Fair, brewery, gasworks, etc. Across the river is Hampton Wick, including the station, St John`s church & High Street. The map also extends north to cover a few streets in South Teddington, including Wick Road, Upper Teddington Road, Normansfield. There is also a large expanse of Bushy Park, including Hawthorn Lodge. On the reverse is a list of Private Residents for Hampton Wick, plus street directories for Church St, Market Place & Richmond Rd in Kingston. The 1934 map covers only the Middlesex side of the map, basically Hampton Wick & part of Bushy Park, & also has a directory of Hampton Wick. The introduction

Includes:: an explanation why the OS left Surrey areas blank at this time. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK.



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Sverigeserien is an outdoor map series consisting of 116 sheets with coverage of southern & central Sweden & the northern coastline. The map is suitable for outdoor activities such as hiking, excursions, trail running, hunting, fishing, riding, cycling, mountain biking, paddling, skating & much more. Every sheet covers an area of 45x 68km. These topographical maps in scale 1:50 000 contain all the information needed for outdoor activities: Terrain information, hiking trails, illuminated tracks, camping, shelters, golf courses, leisure baths, historical remains, roads in different categories, railway lines & much more. Easy to read topography with contour lines, vertical interval 5 m. Sverigeserien is a high-quality map series & is durable for frequent use! Updated content with map data from Lantmäteriet (National Land Survey of Sweden) & printed on Polyart which is water & tear resistant. This means that the map can be folded repeatedly without breaking & can withstand the challenging weather in Sweden during both winter & summer. Legend is in Swedish, English & German. ...