Hampstead Heath - Tapa dura

The Heath is one of the glories of London. Now managed by the City of London, it includes the original Heath bought for the public in 1871 and contrasting areas such as Parliament Hill, Kenwood, Golders Hill Park and the Heath Extension. This book is the definitive history of the long campaign to stop development on the heathlands and of how adjoining areas of great natural beauty were acquired and brought together to form one of the most beautiful open spaces among the cities of Europe. It is also a guide to its many pleasures.