The London Pub That Served Free Beer to a Mob — and Saved a Priceless Art Collection
The Spaniards Inn has stood on Hampstead Heath since the 1580s. One night in 1780, its landlord served free beer to an angry mob — and changed London history.
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The Forgotten Garden at Hampstead Heath That Looks Like Ancient Rome
Discover the Hill Garden and Pergola at Hampstead Heath — a free Victorian garden that looks like ancient Rome and feels like a world away from London.
The Wild Ponds Where Londoners Have Been Swimming at Dawn for 300 Years
The Hampstead Heath swimming ponds have been a London tradition for over 300 years. Discover why thousands of Londoners still brave cold water every single morning.
The Pub That Stopped a London Riot With a Round of Free Drinks
The Spaniards Inn in Hampstead has stood since 1585. Discover how this historic London pub stopped the Gordon Riots, sheltered a highwayman, and inspired Dickens.