The design team of the Camden Highline has been announced. James Corner Field Operations, the firm behind South Park at Q.E. Olympic Park and New York High Line, in collaboration with vPPR Architects, following a two-stage international competition organised by Colander Associates. They will now work with the…
More lockdown snow expected
It’s time to dress up warm and enjoy more snow. This Sunday is looking to be a cold one coming up, and snow is predicted too. Londoners are staying indoors during lockdown so the sight of snow will bring some smiles. Two weeks ago people ventured out to…
Electronic: From Kraftwerk to Chemical Brothers
The exhibition celebrates the cultural impact of electronic dance music in modern day culture, from the very beginning of experimenting with electronic devices up until the modern day. It’s at the Design Museum in west London. The impressive tour starts with early instruments, with the timeline starting back…
The best snowpeople spotted at Alexandra Palace
It’s snowing in London! People were out enjoying the snow today (all socially distanced) on this rare occasion when it snowed, and settled. We went out and got some photos of the impressive snow works of art made by the locals. Good work! We’re hoping for more snow…
British Museum turns 262 today!
One of London’s most recognisable buildings and tourist highlights, British Museum, celebrates a landmark. 262 years ago the British Museum first opened its doors. 1759 was the year they let their first visitors in and they estimate that around 360 million people have visited the museum since. The…
Clap for Carers Returns
As the UK has entered lockdown yet again, the clapping for NHS workers will return. From Thursday 7th January the weekly applauding will take place again. 8pm, every Thursday, hang out your windows or stand by your front door and make some noise for the NHS heroes. Clap,…
Recycle your Christmas Tree
2021 is here, Christmas is over. Need to recycle your Christmas tree? Camden Council has set up various spots where you can take your tree to be recycled. It’s free to recycle the tree, so just bring it down. Find your Christmas Tree Recycling Point Read More on…
No overnight travel on London Underground on New Year’s Eve
2020 just got even tougher to get out the way. The trains will run until 12:30am, so unlike previous years it won’t be running all through the night. The services will also start a little later on New Year’s Day. Not that Central London is planning for any…
Halloween 2020
Let’s face it, 2020 has not been the greatest year. At least it’s Halloween time. The weather is pretty terrible out so that will put a dampener on trick or treating. We’ll be surprised if anybody is out knocking on doors tonight. Firstly, you shouldn’t really be doing…
Amy Winehouse – The Camden Queen of pool
Amy Winehouse was not only a great singer, she played a mean game of pool. She regularly hit the tables of the pubs in Camden Town, including The Good Mixer. The Queen of Camden often met up with friends for a drink and played some pool. These pictures…