7 Pilgrim's Lane, London NW3 1SJ
Jacqueline du Pré Plaque
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Why it's Wildland
2.0A small marker connects Pilgrim's Lane with cellist Jacqueline du Pré and Daniel Barenboim: the Heath & Hampstead Society says the newly married couple came to this house together.
This is a brief heritage stop rather than a wild landscape. Its appeal is a specific, place-based link to one of the twentieth century’s celebrated cellists, best appreciated as part of a wider Hampstead visit.
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The experience
A short stop to find the plaque and consider the story attached to this address. The supplied source does not establish a visitor route, facilities or access to the property.
Things to do
Find the Jacqueline du Pré plaque
Visit the recorded plaque location on Pilgrim's Lane, after checking that it can be viewed from a permitted public position.
Under 1 hour
Read the story behind the address
The Heath & Hampstead Society recounts du Pré's musical career and says she and Daniel Barenboim came to this house together as newlyweds.
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Quick plaque stop
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Check whether the plaque can be viewed without entering private property.
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Visit the recorded location at 7 Pilgrim's Lane.
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Read the Heath & Hampstead Society account of Jacqueline du Pré's life and the couple's connection to the house.
Verified history
The Heath & Hampstead Society identifies Jacqueline Mary du Pré (1945–1987) as a cellist who reached international prominence by age 20. It says her 1965 recording of Elgar’s Cello Concerto with the London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Sir John Barbirolli, was hailed as definitive. The Society reports that du Pré and pianist and conductor Daniel Barenboim married in 1967 and came to this house together as newlyweds. She was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1973, which ended her performing career; she continued teaching when her health permitted. The Society gives the plaque location as latitude 51.555267, longitude -0.172313.
Hidden details
A newlywed connection — The Society says du Pré and Barenboim came to this house together as newlyweds, giving the plaque a direct connection to their shared life beyond her celebrated musical career.
The Society's mapped plaque position — The Society lists the plaque at 51.555267, -0.172313. Treat this as its published location, not as confirmation of a public entrance or viewing permission.
When to go
· No particular time is established by the available source. Check access arrangements before visiting.
The source gives no seasonal viewing information; this is a plaque stop rather than a seasonal outdoor attraction.
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What to look for
Look for the Jacqueline du Pré plaque at the recorded Pilgrim's Lane location. The source does not describe its design or exact position on the property.
The story
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Any time of year; no seasonal advantage is established by the available source.
No particular time of day is supported by the available information. Check the viewing arrangements before setting out.
How long to spend
Under 1 hour
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The plaque is recorded at this address. The source does not confirm whether it can be viewed from a public place or whether access to the property is permitted; check before visiting and do not enter private property. Access arrangements are unconfirmed. Check before visiting; do not enter private land or restricted structures.
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Around Jacqueline du Pré Plaque
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