Chesterford Gardens, Hampstead 1976

A 1970s colour photo of a leafy residential street in Chesterford Gardens, Hampstead, during the latter half of the 20th century. The scene from 1976 shows a row of substantial late-Victorian or Edwardian red-brick villas featuring decorative gables and large sash windows, partially screened by mature deciduous trees in full summer leaf. In the foreground, a red Fiat 850 with the registration RCD 434H is parked at the kerbside, while several other period vehicles, including various saloons and estate cars, line the sloping road in the distance. The pavement is constructed of large stone flags, bordered by low brick walls with stone-capped pillars that mark the entrances to the private properties. This quiet suburban road is characteristic of the affluent residential developments that expanded across the hills of Hampstead in the late 19th century, offering a tranquil environment away from the city centre. For more images of the capital, please visit our main London page where photos are organised by decade or area and theme.