Northwood Hall - In words and pictures

Previous to moving to Bedford, I lived in a very fine mansion block in Highgate known as Northwood Hall. If you would like to view the exact location of Northwood Hall please go to: www.maps.google.co.uk and search for the postcode: "N6 5PE". Once the map has been displayed try switching it to a satellite view and zooming in to the maximum possible magnification. You will be able to see the building, the gardens, the front drive, the whole shabbang!

Here are some photographs of Northwood Hall:

Northwood Hall - The Front Entrance

Here is a photograph to the front entrance of Northood Hall.

Northwood Hall - The Garden

Here is a photograph of the communal gardens. This photograph does not show it too well, but this was always a great place to sunbath during the summer.

My Flat

Here is the room which was once my living room. As you can see, I am very keen on books and beautiful women. I regret however, that maintaining a clean and tidy home has never been one of my greatest priorities. I blame Quentin Crisp. When I was a young and impressionable 14 year old, I watched The Naked Civil Servant servant on TV. Mr Crisp (or rather John Hurt - Mr Crisps representative on earth) gave the advice: "Why do any housework at all? After the first four years the dust just doesn't get any thicker. You just have to be brave!"

My Flat

Here is another view of the same room.

Some of the prints on my wall

Another view of the living room

Waterlow Park

Here is a photograph of near by Waterlow Park. Again, is a wonderful place to be in summer. The magnolia tree, which you can see in the immediate foreground, is magnificent when it is in bloom, as indeed you can see from this photograph.

Highgate Cemetary

Here is a photograph of Karl Marx's tomb in Highgate Cemetary. Highgate actually has two cemetaries. They are referred to as the old and the new cemetaries and they are on opposite sides of Swain's Lane. Strangely enough Karl Marx's tomb is located on what is usually referred to as the new cemetary. You will gather therefore that the new cemetary is not that new! It is merely referred to as the new cemetary because the old one predates it. The old cemetary is so old, and full, that burials no longer take place there. I believe that the last burial in the old cemetary was in the mid seventies, although I could be wrong on this point. The new cemetary has also been around for a very long time as indeed it must have been if Karl Marx is buried there. The new cemetary is also very full. I believe that there are still one or two burials which take place in the new cemetary from time to time. However, even in the new cemetary, burials are now very rare.

Karl Marx's Tomb

The Philosophers have only interpreted the world in various ways. The point however is to change it.

Who's Who in Highgate and Crouch End

• Graham's Art Gallery - 56 Crouch End Hill, London N8 8AA
• Jazz at The King's Head - 2 Crouch End Hill, London N8 8AA

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