by Nicola C. Manasseh | Oct 22, 2026 | Inspirational People & Places
For Belsize resident Marsha Ribeiro it’s been a busy three years, curating the work of her father Lancelot Ribeiro who died 16 years ago. In the year before the Indian-born Expressionist painter died, Marsha told him that she wanted to work in the arts. He replied,...
by Nicola C. Manasseh | Sep 27, 2026 | Inspirational People & Places
All year, Burgh House in Hampstead offers visitors impressive free exhibitions and memorable events. Burgh House, which is a self-supporting charity, has never veered from its belief to be “for the community and by the community.” The History of Burgh House Between...
by Natasha Elliott | Sep 6, 2026 | Inspirational People & Places
Belsize Community Library on Antrim Road is stronger than ever as it looks ahead to its ninetieth birthday next spring. For the past fourteen years, neighbourhood organisation The Winch has stewarded our local library, and last year it appointed the book-loving Asa...
by Nicola C. Manasseh | Aug 19, 2026 | Inspirational People & Places
Curator, illustrator and photographer Coral Nathan has been steadfast in her determination to find her own way as an artist. And the path she has chosen reconnects us to nature’s indomitable essence and timeless treasures. After graduating from Hampstead Fine Arts...
by Nicola C. Manasseh | Jul 26, 2026 | Inspirational People & Places
I discovered local artist Rachel Carter when I was brunching at the Brad & Dills restaurant-cafe on Rowland Hill Street. Rachel’s framed artworks of Still Life With Flowers, bring charm and cheer, with each collage made from upcycled kimonos. They reflect the...
by Nicola C. Manasseh | Jul 16, 2026 | Inspirational People & Places
I recently visited one of two National Trust houses close to Belsize Park. From 1937-1939 Hungarian-British architect Ernö Goldfinger built his family home at 2 Willow Road and lived there until his death in 1987, aged 85. Ernö Goldfinger was an early adopter of...
