The Watch House
In the 1830's the newly formed Hampstead Police Force set out on its patrol & nightly watch from the house.
Erected by the Hampstead Plaque Fund
British History Online points out that this plaque incorrectly names the Hampstead Police Force since, by the time they moved into this building the Hampstead police had already became part of S division of the Metropolitan police force.
NW3, Holly Place, 9
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Watch House
British History Online provides a quite detailed history of the police force ...
This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
Watch House
The Hampstead Plaque fund was set up, many years ago, by Ralph Wade and has b...
The plaque is in the archway, on the right.
London County Council George du Maurier, 1834 - 1896, artist and writer lived here, 1863 - 1868.
Greater London Council This house was built for Augustus John, 1878 - 1961, painter.
William Wilberforce, 1759 - 1833, opponent of slavery, died here. London County Council
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall carried out the first ringing of the bell.
