Sir Nicholas Grimshaw, the architect of the Sainsbury’s store and flats on the Regents Canal, has been awarded the RIBA Gold Medal 2019. The UK’s highest honour for architecture, which is is approved personally by Her Majesty The Queen, has been awarded to the British architect for his…
The Charles Goodall & Son empire might not ring a bell nowadays, but their Camden based history still has an ongoing influence. The business, set up by Goodall in 1820, was first based in Soho but moved to Great College Street in 1830. They mainly printed playing cards…
Saturday 15th of September, Amy Winehouse will be remembered in the best possible way in Camden Market. Part of Camden Is Music, an on-going month of music at the Market, “A Day For Amy” will be a commemorative, community-based celebration of Amy’s life and legacy on the Saturday…
Camden Town and the Borough of Camden has a mix of traditional and modern locations. This makes it a regular feature in films at the box office. Here are some films that feature scenes filmed in the Borough of Camden. Alfie The classic 1966 film featuring Michael Caine…
As you head out of Mornington Crescent station up Camden Road you’ll notice a historical statue on the traffic island. Ever wondered who it is? The statue is of Richard Cobden. Richard Cobden, MP, led the effective fight for the repeal of the Corn Laws in the 1840s.…
Camden Town has a rich history of music, art, and culture. It’s certainly played its part in the development of the British music scene. We take a look at some of the album covers that have been taken in the area. The Clash – The Clash This 1977…
Camden Town has a long history of being one of the most important places for live music in the world. We turn back the clocks to see who has played at some of the Camden venues. KOKO, formerly known as The Camden Palace, hosted acts such as The…
A life-sized bronze statue of Amy Winehouse stands at the central point of Camden’s Stables Market, as a tribute to the late, great singer and Camden girl. The statue was designed and created by artist Scott Eaton and features Amy’s recognisable beehive hairstyle. It was unveiled on 14…
Camden Town Station is one of the most important connection points on the Northern Line. But where did it all begin? The area located towards the north west of London was built in 1791, and was once upon a time a manor that belonged to St Paul’s Cathedral.…
Bon Scott was the lead singer of Australian band AC/DC. After a night out of drinking with his bandmates in Maida Vale, Scott headed towards Camden Town. Bon Scott finished the night off at Camden’s The Music Machine club. This changed its name to Camden Palace in 1982…