Hampstead
a parliamentary borough of London, England, situated HAMPTON on a range of hills 4 miles N. W. of London. It was formerly famous for its medicinal springs, and is still a favorite place of residence and of holiday resort among Londoners. On the summit of the hill (430 feet), above the village, is the Heath, which affords extensive and one time the place of resort of the facountry. A house on the Heath was at one time the place of resort of the faused to assemble. Hampstead is associated with many names in literature used to assemble. Hampstead is associated with many names in literature and art, as those of Pope, Gay, Johnson, 85,500.