2022

TQ2686 : Vale of Health pond

taken 2 years ago, near to Hampstead, Camden, England

This is 1 of 3 images, with title Vale of Health pond in this square
Vale of Health pond
Vale of Health pond
The pond was originally a reservoir dug in 1777 by the Hampstead Water Company in a marshy area then known as Hatchett's Bottom. To meet growing demand for clean water, the aim was to supplement the other reservoirs across the heath.

But by the mid 19th century, water was only used for non-domestic purposes as the quality was poor.

One writer described the water from Hampstead Heath as: "Somewhat disagreeable to the taste and rather turbid. The sediment deposited was considerable, and contained numerous living organic productions".

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Geographical Context: Lakes, Wetland, Bog Suburb, Urban fringe Primary Subject: Pond
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TQ2686, 562 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Mark Percy   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Friday, 28 January, 2022   (more nearby)
Submitted
Monday, 31 January, 2022
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TQ 2658 8644 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:33.7585N 0:10.5174W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TQ 2658 8640
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