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yay! Thanks rhowe. Lever Bros is basically now Unilever.
Bit of trivia: When William Lever built the raised gardens in 1906, the building of the Hampstead extension of the Northern Line provided a handy local source of material. He cleverly made sure he was paid per wagon to 'accommodate' the spoil from the tunnels. More info...
http://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryMagazine/DestinationsUK/Hampstead-Pergola-Hill-Gardens/
http://www.hamhigh.co.uk/news/bob_hall_pergola_s_hidden_delights_must_be_preserved_1_626721?usurv=completed