Compayne Open Space

Non-open space in/near South Hampstead, existing between 1896 and now

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Non-open space · South Hampstead · ·
MARCH
2
2015

As West Hampstead was developed, a series of private gardens were built behind the urban facades.

Compayne Open Space lies between Compayne and Canfield Gardens, NW6.

It is split into three main characters. A hard surfaced tennis court area is located to the west of the site, in the middle of the site an open grassed area with a few scattered trees and an attractive, well laid out community garden to the east.

This garden provides a private, secluded space in which to relax.

A number of young trees and shrubs have been planted along with climbing species around trellissing to provide important vertical habitat.


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CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE LOCALITY

Lived here
Cassandra Green   
Added: 11 Sep 2020 14:34 GMT   

Rudall Crescent, NW3 (- 1999)
I lived at 2 Rudall Crescent until myself and my family moved out in 1999. I once met a lady in a art fair up the road who was selling old photos of the area and was very knowledgeable about the area history, collecting photos over the years. She told me that before the current houses were built, there was a large manor house , enclosed by a large area of land. She told me there had been a fire there. Im trying to piece together the story and find out what was on the land before the crescent was built. This website is very interesting.

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Julie   
Added: 22 Sep 2022 18:30 GMT   

Well Walk, NW3 (1817 - 1818)
The home of Benthy, the Postman, with whom poet John Keats and his brother Tom lodged from early 1817 to Dec., 1818. They occupied the first floor up. Here Tom died Dec. 1, 1818. It was next door to the Welles Tavern then called ’The Green Man’."

From collected papers and photos re: No. 1 Well Walk at the library of Harvard University.

Source: No. 1, Well Walk, Hampstead. | HOLLIS for

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Brenda Jackson   
Added: 13 Aug 2017 21:39 GMT   

83 Pembroke Road
My Gt Gt grandparents lived at 83 Pembroke Road before it became Granville Road, They were married in 1874, John Tarrant and Maryann Tarrant nee Williamson.

Her brother George Samuel Williamson lived at 95 Pembroke Road with his wife Emily and children in the 1881 Census

Apparently the extended family also lived for many years in Alpha Place, Canterbury Road, Peel Road,

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James Preston   
Added: 28 Apr 2021 09:06 GMT   

School
Was this the location of Rosslyn House prep school? I have a photograph of the Rosslyn House cricket team dated 1910 which features my grandfather (Alan Westbury Preston). He would have been 12 years old at the time. All the boys on the photo have been named. If this is the location of the school then it appears that the date of demolition is incorrect.

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The Underground Map   
Added: 8 Mar 2021 14:30 GMT   

Kilburn Park - opened 1915
Kilburn Park station was opened at the height of the First World War

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Graham Margetson   
Added: 9 Feb 2021 14:33 GMT   

I lived at 4 Arkwright Road before it was the school
My parents lived at 4 Arkwright Road. Mrs Goodwin actually owned the house and my parents rented rooms from her.


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The Underground Map   
Added: 8 Mar 2021 14:49 GMT   

A bit of a lift....
Kilburn Park was the first station to be designed around escalators, rather than lifts.

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GRaleigh   
Added: 23 Feb 2021 09:34 GMT   

Found a bug
Hi all! Thank you for your excellent site. I found an overlay bug on the junction of Glengall Road, NW6 and Hazelmere Road, NW6 on the 1950 map only. It appears when one zooms in at this junction and only on the zoom.

Cheers,
Geoff Raleigh

Source: Glengall Road, NW6

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The Underground Map   
Added: 25 Feb 2021 13:11 GMT   

Glengall Road, NW6
Thanks Geoff!

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Born here
Ron Shepherd   
Added: 18 Sep 2021 17:28 GMT   

More Wisdom
Norman Joseph Wisdom was born in St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, West London.

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Fumblina   
Added: 26 Dec 2022 18:59 GMT   

Detailed history of Red Lion
I’m not the author but this blog by Dick Weindling and Marianne Colloms has loads of really clear information about the history of the Red Lion which people might appreciate.


Source: ‘Professor Morris’ and the Red Lion, Kilburn

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Born here
   
Added: 16 Nov 2022 12:39 GMT   

The Pearce family lived in Gardnor Road
The Pearce family moved into Gardnor Road around 1900 after living in Fairfax walk, my Great grandfather, wife and there children are recorded living in number 4 Gardnor road in the 1911 census, yet I have been told my grand father was born in number 4 in 1902, generations of the Pearce continue living in number 4 as well other houses in the road up until the 1980’s

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ANON   
Added: 20 Jul 2022 13:36 GMT   

The Square & Ashmore park
The Square and Ashmore park was the place to be 2000-2005. Those were the greatest times on the estate. everyday people were playing out. the park was full of kids just being kids and having fun, now everyone is grown up and only bump into eachother when heading to the shops or work. I miss the good days( Im 25yrs old as im writing this)

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Loraine Brocklehurst    
Added: 24 May 2023 14:00 GMT   

Holcombe Road, N17
I lived at 23Holcombe Rd. with my parents, Grandfather , Aunt and Uncle in 1954. My Aunt and Uncle lived there until it was demolished. I’m not sure what year that was as we emigrated to Canada.

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Jen Williams   
Added: 20 May 2023 17:27 GMT   

Corfield Street, E2
My mother was born in 193 Corfield Street in 1920.Her father was a policeman.

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sofia   
Added: 19 May 2023 08:57 GMT   

43 MELLITUS STREET
43 MELLITUS STREET

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Added: 17 May 2023 11:50 GMT   

Milson Road (1908 - 1954)
My grandparents and great grandparents and great great grandparents the Manley family lived at 33 Milson Road from 1908 to 1935. My grandad was born at 33 Milson Road. His parents George and Grace had all four of their chidren there. When his father Edward died his mother moved to 67 Milson in 1935 Road and lived there until 1954 (records found so far, it may be longer). Before that they lived in the Porten Road. I wonder if there is anyone that used to know them? My grandad was Charles ’Ted’ Manley, his parents were called George and Grace and George’s parents were called Edward and Bessie. George worked in a garage and Edward was a hairdresser.

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Lived here
   
Added: 16 Apr 2023 15:55 GMT   

Rendlesham Road, E5
I lived at 14 Rendlesham Road in the 1940s and 50s. The house belonged to my grandfather James Grosvenor who bought it in the 1920s for £200.I had a brother who lived in property until 1956 when he married. Local families were the paisleys, the Jenners and the family of Christopher Gable.

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Sandra Field   
Added: 15 Apr 2023 16:15 GMT   

Removal Order
Removal order from Shoreditch to Holborn, Jane Emma Hall, Single, 21 Pregnant. Born about 21 years since in Masons place in the parish of St Lukes.

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Sue Germain   
Added: 10 Apr 2023 08:35 GMT   

Southwood Road, SE9
My great great grandfather lived in Time Villa, Southwood Rd around 1901. He owned several coffee houses in Whitechapel and in South London, including New Time Coffee House so either his house was named after the coffee house or vice versa.

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David Gleeson   
Added: 7 Apr 2023 22:19 GMT   

MBE from Campbell Bunk (1897 - 1971)
Walter Smith born at 43 Campbell Bunk was awarded the MBE in january honours list in 1971. A local councillor for services to the public.

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NEARBY LOCATIONS OF NOTE
Westbourne Pond is marked on the 1830 Greenwood map as the source of the Westbourne River.
Canterbury House In the last half of the nineteenth century, a white house called Canterbury was built on the then southern fringes of West End.
Compayne Open Space As West Hampstead was developed, a series of private gardens were built behind the urban facades.
Decca Studios Decca Studios was a recording facility in Broadhurst Gardens.
Finchley Road Finchley Road is on the Jubilee line, between West Hampstead and Swiss Cottage and on the Metropolitan line between Baker Street and Wembley Park.
Frognal Bridge Where Frognal meets the Finchley Road, there is an indiscernible dip...
Jacksfield Jacksfield was one of the smaller but well-documented copyhold estates in the West Hampstead area.
O2 Centre The O2 Centre, an indoor shopping and entertainment centre was opened in 1998.
South Hampstead High School South Hampstead High School is an independent day school.

NEARBY STREETS
Aberdare Gardens, NW6 This late Victorian street was probably named in compliment to Henry Bruce, Home Secretary 1868-1873, who was created 1st Baron Aberdare.
Acol Road, NW6 Acol is not an acronym, but a village in Kent that gave its name to Acol Road, NW6.
Alban House, NW3 Residential block
Banister Mews, NW6 Street/road in London NW6
Billy Fury Way, NW3 Billy Fury Way is a road in the NW3 postcode area
Blackburn Road, NW6 Blackburn Road is a cul-de-sac off of West End Lane.
Broadhurst Close, NW6 Street/road in London NW6
Broadhurst Gardens, NW6 Broadhurst Gardens is in West Hampstead, NW6
Broadwell Parade, NW6 Street/road in London NW6
Byron House, NW6 Byron House is a block on Fairfax Road.
Campagne Gardens, NW6 Campagne Gardens is a location in London.
Canfield Gardens, NW6 Canfield Gardens was first laid out in 1881.
Canfield Place, NW6 Street/road in London NW6
Canfield Road, NW6 Canfield Road is a location in London.
Cecil Court, NW6 Cecil Court is a block on Acol Road.
Cleve Road, NW6 Street/road in London NW6
Coleridge Gardens, NW8 Street/road in London NW6
Coleridge House, NW6 Coleridge House is located on Coleridge Gardens.
College Crescent, NW3 College Crescent was built by the Eyre family.
Compagne Gardens, NW6 Compagne Gardens is a location in London.
Compayne Gardens, NW6 Street/road in London NW6
Crown Close, NW6 Street/road in London NW6
De Laszlo House, NW3 De Laszlo House is a block on Fitzjohn’s Avenue.
Dobson Close, NW6 Street/road in London NW6
Doulton Mews, NW6 Street/road in London NW6
Fairfax Mansions, NW3 Fairfax Mansions is a street in Hampstead.
Fairfax Place, NW6 Fairfax Place has undergone name changes - at first Victoria Mews and then Fairfax Mews.
Fairfax Road, NW6 Fairfax Road runs south from the Finchley Road to Belsize Road.
Fairhazel Gardens, NW6 Fairhazel Gardens runs from Broadhurst Gardens to Goldhurst Terrace.
Finchley Road, NW3 Finchley Road is one of north London’s main roads.
Frognal Court, NW3 Frognal Court is a block on Frognal Court.
Goldhurst Terrace, NW6 Goldhurst Terrace was laid out in the late 1870s.
Greencroft Avenue, NW6 Greencroft Avenue is a location in London.
Greencroft Gardens, NW6 Greencroft Gardens dates from 1884-5.
Harben Parade, NW3 Harben Parade is a parade of shops along Finchley Road.
Harben Road, NW6 Harben Road was first known as Albion Road.
Harrold House, NW3 Harrold House is a building on Finchley Road.
Highfield Mews, NW6 Street/road in London NW6
Hilgrove Road, NW6 Hilgrove Road was previously the western section of Adelaide Road, called Adelaide Road North.
Jade Terrace, NW6 Street/road in London NW6
Lilian Baylis House, NW6 Lilian Baylis House is a building on Broadhurst Gardens.
Lithos Road, NW3 Lithos Road is a part of the NW3 postal area which lies west of the Finchley Road.
Lymington Road, NW6 Lymington Road was laid out over the grounds of the former Canterbury House.
Lynne Court, NW3 Lynne Court can be found on Goldhurst Terrace.
Maresfield Gardens, NW3 Maresfield Gardens is a street in Hampstead.
Marsfield Gardens, NW3 Marsfield Gardens is a location in London.
Marston Close, NW6 Street/road in London NW6
Maryon House, NW3 Maryon House is sited on Goldhurst Terrace.
Maryon House, NW6 Maryon House is a block on Goldhurst Terrace.
Minton Mews, NW6 Street/road in London NW6
Naseby Close, NW3 Street/road in London NW6
Naseby Close, NW6 Naseby Close is a location in London.
New College Parade, NW3 New College Parade is a street in Hampstead.
Noel House, NW3 Residential block
Northways Parade, NW3 Northways Parade replaced New College which was mainly located in College Crescent
Nutley Terrace, NW3 Nutley Terrace is a street in Hampstead.
O2 Centre, NW3 O2 Centre is a location in London.
Otto Schiff House, NW3 Otto Schiff House is a block on Nutley Terrace.
Princess Court, NW6 Princess Court is a block on Compayne Gardens.
Priory Road, NW6 Priory Road crosses Abbey Road to the former site of Kilburn Priory.
Rosemont Road, NW3 Rosemont Road is a street in Hampstead.
Rosslyn Mansions, NW6 Street/road in London NW6
Rutland House, NW6 Rutland House is located on Greencroft Gardens.
St Johns Court, NW6 St Johns Court is a retail and residential block beside Finchley Road station.
St Marys Mews, NW6 Street/road in London NW6
Swiss Terrace, NW3 Swiss Terrace connects Belsize Road with the Swiss Cottage junction.
Trinity Walk, NW3 Trinity Walk is a street in Hampstead.
Waites Court, NW6 Waites Court is a building on Priory Road.
West Court, NW6 West Court is a block on Woodchurch Road.
West End Court, NW6 West End Court is a block on Priory Road.
West Hampstead Mews, NW6 Street/road in London NW6
Worcester Mews, NW3 Street/road in London NW6

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Swiss Cottage
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Victorian house under construction
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The Alice House
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Aerial view of Goldhurst Open Space
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At Hampstead Heath station, a Stratford bound Overground train emerges from Hampstead Tunnel - the other end of the tunnel can be seen behind the oncoming train.
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Concrete walkway in the Alexandra Road Estate.
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Broadhurst Gardens in West Hampstead, photographed here in 2009, was home to Decca Studios. From the late 1870s building had spread on Spencer Maryon Wilson’s lands. Near the Metropolitan railway line was Broadhurst Gardens, where 116 houses were built between 1882 and 1894.
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Finchley Road Metropolitan Railway station exterior (1910) Wood Lane station - the one advertised in the photo - was built to serve the 1908 Franco-British Exhibition and the 1908 Olympic Games.
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St Johns Court (built 1938)
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Frognal, NW3
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Alexandra Road, St John’s Wood (c. 1900) Most of Alexandra Road went under the bulldozer for the creation of the notable, eponymous 1970s housing estate.
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Emminster (corner of Abbey Road and Belsize Road) prior to demolition
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