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Highgate is a North London suburban district at the northeastern part of Hampstead Heath and situated 7.2 km (4.5 miles) north northwest of Charing Cross. Regarded as one of London’s most expensive residential areas to live in, Highgate has an operational conservation group called the Highgate Society to protects its reputation.
Highgate is divided into three districts: to the east and south is Islington, to the north is Haringey, and to the west and south is Camden. Located at the top of North Hill, the area offers views all over London, while Highgate village is at its center and consists of residential streets, restaurants, Georgian stores, and pubs.
Popular pubs among locals are the Flask, the Angel, the Wrestlers, and the Duke’s Head. Places of interest in the area include Highgate School, Channing School, Jacksons Lane, Highgate Cemetery, Highpoint I and II, Archway Bridge, Kenwood House, Furnival House, and Athione House (or officially called Caen Wood Towers).
Highgate N6 gets its name from the “gate in the hedge”. This refers to the deer-proof hedge that surrounded the Bishop of London’s hunting estate in whose vicinity the area was located. The nearby Gatehouse pub is named after the toll-house that was found where the northward London road crossed the hunting grounds.
Highgate Cemetery was opened in 1839. Famous people such as philosopher Karl Marx, writer Douglas Adams, singer George Michael, and mathematician Jacob Bronowski rest here. Supernatural fans claim that the Highgate Vampire roams the cemetery.
Film director Christopher Nolan lived in Highgate as a child. Singer George Michael owned a house here. Rock star Rod Stewart was born in the area. Former Arsenal footballer Leslie Compton owned a pub in Highgate.
