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Buildings in London: Hampstead Garden Suburb

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Hampstead Garden Suburb

HGS Trust
862 Finchley Road
NW11 6AB

Tel: +44 (0)20 8455 1066

www.hgs.org.uk

Hampstead Garden Suburb was founded in 1907 as a model of community life. It was the idea of Henrietta Barnett, cosmetics heiress turned social worker, who wanted to provide a beautiful and healthy living place for all classes and show 'how thousands of people can live in helpful neighbourliness'. She also wanted to save Hampstead Heath and the surrounding area from the encroaching tube lines and terraced houses. The development was designed and planned by Raymond Unwin, Barry Parker and Edwin Lutyens. Henrietta was involved in many other philanthropic initiatives, including the Whitechapel Art Gallery and the Toynbee Hall.