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Nov 8, 2021 · It was only in the 1820s, when it became clear that London would soon encroach on the area, that locals came up with defensive strategies to prevent urbanisation. A key one was to portray Highgate as a rural idyll that needed to be protected; thus, the Highgate village myth was born.
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Initial development consisted of facilities for the drovers and related supporting properties. These elements are still clearly visible and the form of the High Street is dictated by medieval burgage plots (rented properties with long narrow pieces of land), while the remnants of the ancient pasture land for the drovers remain the the area now know...
The attractiveness of the area resulted in the construction of fine mansion houses in the 18th and 19th centuries. While the sites of many of these have been lost to development, several remain (Fairseat, Witanhurst, Beechwood, Athlone House) and provide another set of links with the earlier history of the Village. A fine example of more individual...
Highgate Village was a regular stopping place with numerous inns and flourishing trades serving the needs of travellers and later became fashionable because of its good air and water. In 1813 a new toll-road on a shallower gradient, Archway Road, was cut to the northeast of Highgate Hill crossed by the Hornsey Lane Bridge. Together with the constru...
Highgate is a charming neighborhood in London that manages to retain a village atmosphere despite its proximity to the bustle of the capital. This place is characterized by tree-lined streets, historic homes and a sense of community that is reflected in the interactions between residents.
Oct 4, 2017 · There’s a delightful Georgian-village feel that’s miraculously intact despite its relative proximity to the city. Highgate was a village until the late Victorian period, so named because of its hilltop position (it’s one of the highest spots in London).
Sep 19, 2020 · The village itself might have a reputation as one of the more exclusive parts of London, but that doesn’t stop it from being a welcoming place to spend the day, whether to gulp in fresh air in one of its expansive green spaces or sip a pint at a local watering hole.
Apr 12, 2021 · The best things to do in Highgate London, London's charming village neighbourhood, from the Cemetery to a Fridge Theatre. Plus the best places to eat.
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Skirting the east side of Hampstead Heath, Highgate may just be one of London’s quaintest spots. Long a haunt of the bohemian intelligentsia, don’t let the sleepy aspect of this village within a city fool you – there are plenty of places to see and things to do in Highgate.
