The History of Primrose Hill

Primrose Hill is a hill of 256 feet (78 m) located to the North of Regent's Park and borders Chalk Farm, Camden Town and St Johns Wood.

Primrose Hill lies at one of the highest points in London (though admittedly being quite a flat city, this still isn't very high!) which means that there are very good views to be had looking out from one of the park benches which have been strategically placed to maximise this view. As a result of this position at the geographical top of the city, it has also attracted many writers and artists over the years as a place which provides inspiration.

Like Regent's Park, Primrose Hill was once part of a great chase appropriated by Henry VIII and became Crown property in 1841. In 1842, an Act of Parliament secured the land as public open space. The built up area of Primrose Hill consists mainly of Georgian terraces.

It has always been one of the more fashionable districts in the urban belt that lies between the core of London and the outer suburbs, and remains expensive and prosperous. Primrose Hill is an archetypal example of a successful London urban village, due to the location and the quality of its socio-historical development.


                                                                          


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