Despite being now a quiet residential area, Fortune Green was not always so. Shoot Up Hill was a notorious robbers’ haunt in the 12th Century and it was considered unsafe to travel through. In Victorian times the Green was a gathering place where laundresses washed clothes, people played cricket, quoits and trapball and gypsies camped. Now Fortune Green is the location of Hampstead Cemetery, an important area for nature conservation and where the father of antiseptic medicine, Joseph Lister, is buried. It has some bizarre tombs and monuments, and two gothic-style listed chapels.
Plan your journey (Transport For London Journey Planner)
Places of Interest:
Hampstead Cemetery, Fortune Green Road, London, NW6 1DR. 26-acre cemetery and conservation area.
Transport:
Kilburn – Jubilee Line
Cricklewood station – National rail
Councillors:
Flick Rea – Liberal Democrat
Tel: 020 7794 8454
Email: flick.rea@camden.gov.uk
Jane Schopflin – Liberal Democrat
Tel: 020 7272 2775
Email: jane.schopflin@camden.gov.uk
Jonathan Simpson – Labour
Tel: 020 7482 0341
Email: jonathan.simpson@camden.gov.uk
Surgeries:
Please note that Fortune Green is a split ward. For further information
Phone 020 7974 5944
Satudays
West Hampstead Community Centre
62 Mill Lane, NW6
from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Last Saturday of each month.
West End Sidings Community Centre
Under 5s Unit
from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
156 West End Lane, NW6 (Council Offices)
from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Last Saturday of each month
Templar House Tenants' Hall
Templar House Estate
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
For general enquiries please phone Cllr Flick Rea on 020 7794 8454
Labour - Councillor Simpson
2nd and 4th Thursday of the month
West Hampstead Community Centre
62 Mill Lane, NW6 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Councillor Simpson is also available by phone on 020 7482 0341
He is available for home visits if residents are unable to attend his surgery.
Hospital:
Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street, London, NW3 2QG |
