3 Well Road, Hampstead, London NW3 1LJ
Daphne du Maurier plaque
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2.1Before Daphne du Maurier became known for Rebecca and other unsettling fiction, she grew up in Hampstead. A plaque commemorates her connection to the area and a short period living in Cannon Cottage with her husband, before the couple moved to Cornwall in 1934.
This is a small literary-history stop rather than a destination for a full day out. Its appeal is the tangible Hampstead connection to a writer whose stories later drew on very different landscapes; the Society’s account links the plaque to the place where she lived until 1934.
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The experience
A brief literary-history visit focused on the commemorative plaque and the Society’s account of du Maurier’s early life in Hampstead. No walking route or additional on-site visitor facilities are verified.
Things to do
Read the Daphne du Maurier plaque
If the plaque is accessible, pause to see the local memorial to the novelist. The Heath & Hampstead Society lists its location and says it was erected in 2011 and unveiled by du Maurier’s daughter.
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A short Daphne du Maurier plaque stop
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Check the plaque location with the Heath & Hampstead Society before setting out; its published coordinates differ from the imported map pin.
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If access is available, view the plaque and read the Society’s account of du Maurier’s Hampstead years.
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Keep the visit brief; no longer route or public access arrangements are verified.
Verified history
The Heath & Hampstead Society records that Daphne du Maurier was born in London in 1907 and grew up in Cannon Place, Hampstead. Her father, actor and manager Sir Gerald du Maurier, gave her two cottages behind his garden as a wedding present; the cottages were joined, and Daphne and her husband lived at Cannon Cottage until 1934, when they moved to Cornwall. The Society says the plaque was erected in 2011 and unveiled by her daughter, Lady Tessa Montgomery. Its page identifies the plaque location at 51.559717, -0.173719; this differs from the imported Google Maps pin, so visitors should check the location before travelling.
Hidden details
The plaque location differs from the imported map pin — The Society’s page gives plaque coordinates that differ from the accepted Google Maps pin in the source row. Confirm the location with the Society before visiting; do not assume the imported pin marks the plaque or an entrance.
A short-lived Hampstead home — The Society says du Maurier and her husband lived at Cannon Cottage until 1934, before moving to Cornwall. This Hampstead connection is the central story behind the plaque.
When to go
· No particular time is documented. Check access and location before visiting.
The plaque is a literary-history stop; the supplied source gives no seasonal reason to visit.
No specific weather guidance is documented. Check the forecast and access before setting out.
What to look for
Look for the commemorative plaque and consider the details in the Society’s account: du Maurier’s Hampstead childhood, her years at Cannon Cottage, and the later move to Cornwall. The exact plaque position described by the Society differs from the imported Google Maps pin, so check the location before visiting.
The story
Literature
Best time to go
Year-round; this is a brief urban heritage stop, with no seasonal visitor information supplied.
No specific best time is documented. Check access before setting out; the visit itself is a short stop.
How long to spend
Under 1 hour
Perfect for
Solo · Couples · History lovers
Before you go
Practical information
Opening & access
The Heath & Hampstead Society identifies the plaque’s location. Public access to the plaque is not explicitly confirmed; check before visiting and respect the privacy of nearby homes. Access arrangements are unconfirmed. Check before visiting; do not enter private land or restricted structures.
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Accessibility
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