Belsize Films and Videos

The Belsize Story: Volume 1 – Central Belsize.

Narrated by Fiona Bruce
Directed by David S Percy

Combining its fascinating historical background with a present-day architectural tour, The Belsize Story records the evolution of Belsize Park right up to the present day, featuring the buildings, the beautiful settings and most importantly, its people.

Volume 2 features Greater Belsize

Narrated by Fiona Bruce
Directed by David S Percy

Covering the Eton College Estate, the Fitzjohn’s/ Netherhall area – plus the part located on the eastern side of Haverstock Hill. Highlighting architectural details as well as conversations with local residents and other expert contributors.

This short film from 2012 features scenes of cyclists young and old riding around Belsize Park.
Inspired by the 1968 film Les Bicyclettes de Belsize, the soundtrack is an original recording by Engelbert Humperdinck, and is filmed entirely in Belsize Park.

Sir Derek Jacobi reads from the book BELSIZE Remembered. Sir Derek kindly agreed to read a selection of individual stories from this well-received collection of Belsize reminiscences for the launch event held at St Stephen's on 26 October 2017.

Moll King is brought to life as Dame Janet Suzman reads from The Harlots of Haverstock Hill. Dame Janet delivers extracts from the fascinating account of the remarkable life of an 18th century madam who rose from humble beginnings in Covent Garden to become one of the first ever settlers in Belsize Park.

Nathaniel Mander provides the soundtrack on the harpsichord filmed in St Stephen's.
Nathaniel Mander graduated from London's Royal Academy of Music with first class honours in 2011.

Made by David S Percy for European Architectural Heritage Year, 1975, this film celebrates one of the first ever garden suburbs. The story of Hampstead Garden Suburb over 70 years.

An entertaining and informative 60 minute presentation given at St Stephen's in May 2014 by Helen Marcus, VP, The Heath & Hampstead Society. Saving Hampstead Heath is said to be the first great conservation battle of modern times.

Performed by Nathaniel Mander by candlelight at St Stephen's in the Spring of 2017. Nathaniel graduated from London's Royal Academy of Music in 2011, and is now one of the UK's foremost young harpsichordists.

Nathaniel Mander plays the Arrival of the Queen of Sheba on the harpsichord at St Stephen's Rosslyn Hill. This is the second in a series of recordings made in the Spring of 2017.

Nathaniel Mander plays Les Barricades Mystérieuses (The Mysterious Barricades) at St Stephen's, Rosslyn Hill. This is an intriguing piece of music that François Couperin composed for the harpsichord in 1717.