The last two weeks have been highly unusual, and we wanted to celebrate all the fantastic volunteering efforts that are happening in Highgate in light of the Covid19 epidemic. We contacted Boogaloo Radio Station and asked if they would host a “Lockdown Party” and their response was overwhelmingly positive. On Friday April 3rd they are […]
The Highgate Society infrastructure group has been asked by Camden Council to consider possible designs for a water fountain to be put in front of the Pond Square toilets building (the road facing side). It will be necessary to go through the heritage application and for the particular covenants on Pond Square to be respected. […]
Waterlow Park is enjoyed by many visitors, both local and from afar, who come for a wide range of reasons from dog walking, to sporting activities, walking and enjoying the views or perhaps to visit historic Lauderdale House and its cafe, or Lux; a major European centre for moving image artists. Another reason groups of […]
A story of ‘people power’ by Helen Lawrence The campaign to save Hampstead Heath in 19th century was at the heart of what became the new conservation movement. The campaigners set up the Commons Preservation Society in 1865, (now the Open Spaces Society), and the National Trust in 1895; and they were all involved in the founding of the Hampstead Heath […]
Can you help save a life? The Society is pleased to announce that funding is now secured for two defibrillators for Highgate. This is thanks to the pH.7 Life in Balance gym business on Archway Road which has raised the money through sponsorship. We worked with pH.7 to plan the project and bring Camden and Haringey Councils together to agree the plan. […]
The Summer edition of the Highgate Society’s quarterly magazine has been published and is being delivered free to members. Non-members can buy a copy for £1.50 from Brooksby newsagent in Highgate High Street or at the Saturday coffee morning at 10A South Grove. For more information about Buzz click on the Publications link at the […]
Together with the Heath and Hampstead Society, the Highgate Conservation Area Advisory Committee and other organisations, the Highgate Society is supporting the petition against this proposal to replace the existing house and annex with five substantial houses with basements, three of them fronting Millfield Lane. Details of the proposal can be found on the Camden […]
The Highgate Society hall at 10A South Grove has reopened after redecoration. The works are part of a phased renovation and improvement programme that will be carried out over the next 12 months. More information on the scope and timing will be posted on this web site in the coming months.
Events organised by the Highgate Society during the Festival include: Summer social at 10A Friday 21st June 6.30 to 8.00 pm Enjoy a glass of fizz and strawberries while meeting old friends or making new ones. Learn about the Society and its activities. Entry £5 on the door. Poetry reading at 10A Saturday 22nd June […]
Transport for London has announced that from March 18th until mid-April 2019 one escalator at Highgate Station will be out of service for maintenance. The other escalator will operate in the up direction. Access to the platforms will be by the central staircase (118 steps).
