Notable Former Residents
Although no blue plaque appears on the building, Hillfield Court has been home to many interesting and famous people over the years. These include actress Diana Wynyard, author Barnaby Williams, novelist Kay Dick and the photographer Bill Brandt. The wet-stamp of many of Brandt's photos reads "Bill Brandt, 58 Hillfield Court, Belsize Avenue, NW3" and have sold at Christies for many thousands of pounds. Additionally,directors of many films as well as one of the leading actresses in the West End Musical Miss Saigon have also lived there.
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