Hampstead
Americannoun
noun
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Originally seen at London’s prestigious Hampstead Theatre, “A Ghost in Your Ear,” like “Paranormal Activity” on Broadway, relies less on action than atmosphere to keep us unsettled.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
Stillman is a Camden councillor, representing West Hampstead in the north of the borough.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
When he worked at Bright Horizons in West Hampstead, Vincent Chan was "very cold and didn't show any emotion", a former staff member who wants to remain anonymous told us.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
LFB has advised people in the area to keep their windows and doors shut as 15 fire engines from Willesden, Finchley and West Hampstead tackle the blaze.
From BBC ● May 27, 2026
Despite Rayner’s close attention, Olmsted’s condition did not improve; his stay at Hampstead Heath became wearisome.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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