Carols in Pond Square is one of Highgate’s most beloved seasonal events, held outdoors in the centre of the village with communal singing rather than in a formal church setting. Residents and visitors gather in the early evening, often in early or mid‑December, to sing traditional carols accompanied by musicians, with collections typically supporting local causes and community projects. At the same time, Highgate hosts wider festive activity: a village‑wide Christmas atmosphe

Highpoint I and II stand as twin sentinels on Highgate Hill, modernist icons that have shaped the neighborhood's identity for nearly a century. Designed by Berthold Lubetkin in the 1930s, these white concrete towers were conceived as luxurious "vertical villas," blending radical architecture with the village's leafy seclusion. Today, they embody Highgate's enduring tension between preservation and the pressures of contemporary London life.​ Modernist Pioneers on the Ridge Hig

This video captures stunning aerial views of Highpoint through a drone's perspective, showcasing its impressive scale and grand expanse. The footage highlights the vastness and architectural layout of Highpoint, offering viewers a breathtaking and comprehensive visual experience from above.

The video focuses on the Highpoint Building, exploring its history, design, and cultural significance. It highlights how the building represents a milestone in modernist architecture, known for its innovative use of materials and emphasis on light, space, and community living. The content discusses the building’s role within London’s architectural heritage, touching on its architect’s vision and its lasting influence on residential design in the city. Full Video: https://www.

Highpoint II wasn’t just Lubetkin’s masterpiece from the outside - his own penthouse proves he could make Modernism sing from floor to ceiling. Health care centres, high rises and even penguin pools; Berthold Lubetkin left an enduring legacy across London.  But the Modernist  architect’s own Highgate apartment is where he really shone. Lubetkin designed the Highpoint housing complex for local entrepreneur Sigmund Gestetner. The two glistening early International Style structu

Highgate’s Highpoint proves that in London, even modernist utopias have a waiting list and a price tag for the middle class. One of the most striking examples of London’s architectural history, and a recurring point of critical reflection in Edward Jones and Christopher Woodward’s Guide to the Architecture of London , is Highpoint in Highgate. Designed by Berthold Lubetkin and completed between 1935 and 1938, the building stands as both a monument to modernist ambition and a

Domenic Cole discovers an extensive but resolutely old-fashioned Clarence Elliott garden in a modernist setting in Highgate Two blocks of flats in North Road, Highgate, sit on the Highgate Ridge at one of the highest points in north London. They command stunning views across the city and are considered a highly desirable address. The architect, Berthold Lubetkin, chose to build six storeys in a virtually rural setting. Rather than conform to a maximum of three storeys to fit

In the late 1990s, Shola Ama emerged as one of Britain’s brightest R&B talents, with her cover of Randy Crawford’s “You Might Need...