Sweet Hampstead and Its Associations
by OpenStories
Original author: Caroline A. White
"Sweet Hampstead and Its Associations" by Mrs. Caroline A. White is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the rich history and notable figures associated with Hampstead, a picturesque area in London known for its natural beauty and cultural significance. It aims to fill a gap in the literature concerning Hampstead's important historical events and personalities from Queen Anne's reign to the author's own time. The opening of "Sweet Hampstead and Its Associations" delves into the author's motivations for writing the book, reflecting on the passage of time and her long-held desire to document Hampstead's past. She highlights a lack of comprehensive works on the subject and acknowledges her connections to the area's history, sharing fond memories intertwined with her personal experiences. Throughout this section, White expresses her passion for documenting forgotten incidents and characters that have shaped Hampstead’s charm, promising readers a journey through its historical landscape enriched by her own reflections and research.
Sweet Hampstead and Its Associations, by Caroline A. White. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #64394.
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26 Chapters
- 1.Preface697 words
- 2.Appendix5,281 words
- 3.Chapter I: Hampstead and the Heath6,146 words
- 4.Chapter II: The Ways to Hampstead4,299 words
- 5.Chapter III: The Descent of the Manor1,219 words
- 6.Chapter IV: Church Row and St. John’s Church4,973 words
- 7.Chapter V: Frognal and West End5,979 words
- 8.Chapter VI: West End to Child’s Hill and the West Heath3,058 words
- 9.Chapter VII: Heath Street to the Upper Flask and Spaniards6,063 words
- 10.Chapter VIII: Holly-Bush and Windmill Hills4,490 words
- 11.Chapter IX: North End5,794 words
- 12.Chapter X: Finchley Road, Child’s Hill, and New End2,948 words
- 13.Chapter XI: The Vale of Health5,307 words
- 14.Chapter XII: Caen Wood5,696 words
- 15.Chapter XIII: The Geology of the Heath1,465 words
- 16.Chapter XIV: The Ponds and Water-Works2,380 words
- 17.Chapter XV: The Well Walk—the Early Period5,958 words
- 18.Chapter XVI: The Well Walk—the Second Period6,804 words
- 19.Chapter XVII: The Modern Well Walk3,377 words
- 20.Chapter XVIII: Hampstead Later on4,276 words
- 21.Chapter XIX: A Retrospect2,561 words
- 22.Chapter XX: The Sub-Manor of Belsize4,341 words
- 23.Chapter XXI: The Hamlet of Kilburn2,817 words
- 24.Appendix: Heath House (1)8,695 words
- 25.Appendix: Heath House (2)8,654 words
- 26.Appendix: Heath House (3)2,704 words