Local councillors Matt Sanders and Jill Fraser with residents in Steele's Village

Steele’s Village?  Where?  A group of residents in Haverstock are hoping we’ll soon all be able to pin-point it on the map of London.

That’s because Steele’s Village is the new name for the area between Chalk Farm and Belsize stations, named after Sir Richard Steele, founder of the Spectator, who was a prominent local resident.  The village has been christened by residents and businesses along Haverstock Hill, and they have grand plans for the area.  However, the first step is to foster a real sense of place and put Steele’s Village firmly on the map.

Already, businesses have clubbed together to buy lamp post banners and fresh flower baskets for each of the shops.  Now, we want the Mayor to do his bit too.  I have written to the Mayor asking that, the next time London’s bus maps are reprinted, the two bus stops on the Hill are renamed “Steele’s Village”.

Names are important: they’re how we define ourselves and our communities in a sprawling mass of a city like London.  You can read more about the campaign in the Ham and High newspaper, here.

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