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Algernon Newton's view of 'Downshire Hill', Hampstead

Algernon Newton's 1934 painting of Downshire Hill captures Hampstead's historic streetscape before the demolition of the Freemasons Arms.

Downshire Hill in the making

Downshire Hill is a prestigious Georgian street in London, built primarily in the early 19th century with distinctive architecture including stucco villas and Gothic revival homes.

Living history: Downshire Hill

Discover Downshire Hill, a historic Hampstead street with Georgian and Victorian architecture, renowned for its charm, gardens, and residents across art, literature, music and science.

Annual General Meeting. October 2021

Join the Downshire Hill Residents' Association AGM on 20th October at 7pm to discuss community issues including traffic and security.

A new Blue Plaque for Jim Henson's home on Downshire Hill

Jim Henson blue plaque unveiled at his former London home on Downshire Hill, commemorating the Muppets creator's 85th birthday.

Police Station Sales Process

Redington Capital plans to redevelop Hampstead Police Station into a restaurant, offices, and residential spaces under £10 million.

General Update. February 2021

The Education Funding Agency plans a 210-place school on the Police Station site, though residents' association opposes the proposal over traffic, noise, and building concerns.

General Update. November 2020

Annual General Meeting. May 2020

Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 10th May at 7pm to discuss the year in review and a new Free School planning application.

School Update. January 2018

Police Station redevelopment plans propose a 210-place school; community association outlines concerns and opposition stance.

Funding Update. November 2016

Financial summary of the Police Station campaign through December 2016, including donations received and expenses for consultants and planning advice.

General Update. November 2016

School Planning Meeting. July 2016

Result of Council Planning meeting regarding school on 28th July 2016

Camden Council unanimously refused planning permission for a 420-pupil primary school at the old police station site due to heritage concerns, traffic implications, and lack of local need.

General Update. May 2016

Updates on local planning applications including a proposed 420-place school, ERUV poles installation, and new basement permission requirements.

HCRD detailed objections. May 2016

Community objections to proposed primary school development at Hampstead Police Station site citing overcapacity, unsuitable design, and traffic concerns.

DHRA May 3rd statement to Ham And High

Concerns raised about proposed 210-place school in Belsize Park regarding oversupply, traffic impact, design quality and catchment area boundaries.

DHRA Letter to all residents re proposed School

Planning application for Abacus free school at former Downshire Hill Police Station, with residents opposing the proposed 420-pupil capacity.

DHRA Letter to all residents re. proposed school

Planning application for a 420-pupil free school proposed at the old Police Station building on Downshire Hill.

Heath and Hampstead Society Response to School planning application

Heath & Hampstead Society letter regarding community issues and local matters affecting residents.

Presentation DHRA EGM at Keats Library. March 2016

Community meeting on Abacus Free School proposal to relocate to the former Police Station building in Downshire Hill.

Minutes of EGM Committee Meeting re Abacus School

Community meeting discussing residents' concerns about a proposed 420-student school planned for the Pond Street area in Hampstead.

School Update for Residents. March 2016

Plans for Abacus Free School in former police station building on Downshire Hill, opening September 2017 with capacity for 420 pupils.

DHRA Admissions Consultation Response

Community residents can find important documents and information by downloading available PDF files from our association.

School Update for Residents. January 2016

Abacas free school plans to open at Belsize Park's old police station with consultation on admissions criteria and catchment area.

Abacus Primary School Admissions Consultation for Sept 2017

Abacus Belsize Primary School consultation on proposed admissions criteria changes for September 2017 following relocation to Hampstead.