“A house fit for a literary dynasty,” you might say, gazing upon Cannon Lodge. Cannon Lodge might not have cannons, but its history booms with tales as captivating as any wartime volley. Built around 1720, this elegant Georgian house, with its warm brick facade and charmingly proportioned windows, has seen more than its fair share of captivating characters. Imagine, if these walls could talk, they’d whisper of Sir Cosmo Melvill, who, legend has it, gave the house its name by placing cannons around the property. But the most famous residents were undoubtedly the du Mauriers. Gerald, the renowned actor-manager, purchased it in 1916. Here, his daughters, the celebrated authors Angela and Daphne du Maurier, spent their formative years, their imaginations ignited by the house’s history and the vibrant atmosphere of Hampstead. Perhaps it was within these very walls that Daphne first conceived the haunting narrative of “Rebecca” or Angela penned her witty observations on life. Cannon Lodge stands today as a testament to their legacy, a silent sentinel guarding the secrets whispered within its walls.
Southfields Methodist Church
Curiosity stirred within the heart of Southfields as a new chapter began. Southfields Methodist Church held its first public service