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Highgate is an area of North London, to the east of Hampstead Heath and divided between the London Boroughs of Camden, Haringey and Islington.

Highgate ponds include three swimming ponds, for men, women, and mixed respectively. The men's pond has a clothing-optional sunbathing area.

LGBT history

Local residents have included George Michael and Stephen Gately. Gately said he "wouldn't move away for the world. It has a great vibe and the people here are brilliant".^[1]

Radclyffe Hall is buried in Highgate cemetery.

References

1. ↑ http://www.hamhigh.co.uk/content/camden/hamhigh/news/story.aspx?brand=NorthLondon24&category=Newshamhigh&tBrand=northlondon24&tCategory=newshamhigh&itemid=WeED15%20Oct%202009%2010%3A04%3A12%3A543 "Highgate community mourns Boyzone star", Ham and High, 15 October 2009