Anne Fairweather

The passing of the Hampstead Heath Act 1871 preserved the original Heath as a public open space. It was a significant moment in the protection of the Heath as we know it today. After decades of rapid urbanisation and expansion, the role of green spaces in being the lungs of the capital was legally established.

As we head into the winter months and a second national lockdown, Hampstead Heath will continue to be a vital green space for so many people.