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Radio London,23 Dec 2025,4 mins

When Hampstead Heath had its own ski jump

London Uncovered

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In March 1950 London hosted a Ski jumping competition on Hampstead Heath. The snow had to be imported from Norway, and the jumpers had to land in hay at the bottom of the jump. Despite all that thousands of people came to watch, and the event was such a success it was later held at another iconic London location. 麻豆社 London's Harry Craig has the remarkable story of Hampstead Heath's Ski Jump. (Image credit: Getty Images) (Archive credit: Reuters & British Pathe 149.02)

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