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Kenwood Astrophysical Observatory 1892
Kenwood may refer to: Places ; England * Kenwood (or Ken Wood), a part of Hampstead Heath, London, the location of ** Kenwood House * Kenwood, in the parish of Kenton, Devon * Kenwood, St. George's Hill, John Lennon's home in Weybridge, Surrey ; United States * Kenwood, California * Kenwood, Missouri * Kenwood, Ohio * Kenwood, Oklahoma * Neighborhoods and districts: ** Kenwood Historic District (St. Petersburg, Florida), Florida Registered Historic District ** Kenwood, Chicago, Illinois *** Kenwood District, Chicago Landmark District *** North Kenwood District, Chicago Landmark District ** Kenwood (Duluth), Minnesota ** Kenwood, Minneapolis, Minnesota ** Kenwood, Albany, New York ** Kenwood Historic District (Enid, Oklahoma) ** Kenwood, Roanoke, Virginia ** Kenwood (Gloucester, Virginia), a historic house and property ** Kenwood (Huntington, West Virginia), a historic house Businesses * Kenwood Corporation, Japanese maker of radio and electronic equipment, owned by the Japane ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hampstead Heath
Hampstead Heath (locally known simply as the Heath) is an ancient heath in London, spanning . This grassy public space sits astride a sandy ridge, one of the highest points in London, running from Hampstead to Highgate, which rests on a band of London Clay. The heath is rambling and hilly, embracing ponds, recent and ancient woodlands, a lido, playgrounds, and a training track, and it adjoins the former stately home of Kenwood House and its estate. The south-east part of the heath is Parliament Hill, from which the view over London is protected by law. Running along its eastern perimeter is a chain of ponds – including three open-air public swimming pools – which were originally reservoirs for drinking water from the River Fleet. The heath is a Site of Metropolitan Importance for Nature Conservation, and part of Kenwood is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Lakeside concerts are held there in summer. The heath is managed by the City of London Corporation, and lies mostl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
