The Timeless Charm of Buckingham Mansions

You can't really talk about the character of West Hampstead without mentioning the stunning red brick of Buckingham Mansions . It's one of those buildings that just seems to command the bit of respect when you stroll past it. In case you've spent any time wandering close to NW6, you understand exactly the vibe I'm talking about. It's not just a block of flats; it's a piece of London's architectural history that has somehow managed in order to stay perfectly relevant even as the town around it rates of speed up and evolves into a sea of glass and metal. ...

April 11, 2026 · 7 min · Benito Terri