St Pancras Station has a Christmas Tree with a difference. The magnificent 36-foot installation embodies the elegance and cheerful spirit of the world’s largest French beauty brand, brightening up the station with Lancôme’s signature pink pantone. The breath-taking creation will be located in the station’s main concourse from…
A top hotspot to see on your visit to Camden
Camden Town is on the map for any tourist to London – the markets, the fashion, the food, the whole atmosphere. Just down the road is a hidden treasure, a historic part of London’s culture that’s well worth a visit. Drummond Street is a short bus ride away,…
Camden Lock doesn’t exist!
People have been referring to ‘Camden Lock’ for many years, and incorrectly so. There is no Camden Lock! There are locks in Camden, however they are called something else. The most recognisable is actually called Hampstead Road Lock. It’s known as Camden Lock purely because it is Camden,…
See something truly special at British Museum
The creator of art’s most haunting and iconic face. A radical father of Expressionism. Norway’s answer to Vincent van Gogh. But who was Edvard Munch? Discover this pioneering, subversive artist as the British Museum lifts the veil on his life and works in the largest show of his…
Medicine Man – birth, health, sex and death
The Medicine Man exhibition at the Wellcome Collection is fascinating and educational. It’s on now. Sir Henry Wellcome was an enthusiastic traveller and collector – amassing well over a million books, paintings and objects from around the world. Most of his collecting was in the two areas that…
100 Club stops listing show times
The legendary 100 Club, the music venue on Oxford Street, has announced that they will no longer be listing stage times. The move from the The 100 Club is supported by fans and bands alike. The venue has always been a big supporter of up-and-coming bands, and believe…
A Hidden Gem: Primrose Hill Books
Primrose Hill Books been established for over 30 years and continues to provide readers with the classics and latest reads. The family owned independent book shop has certainly become a must-visit to people coming to Camden Town and Primrose Hill. It’s charming, has friendly staff, and they have…
hicce restaurant opens at Coal Drops Yard
The first restaurant of Pip Lacey, winner of 2017’s Great British Menu, opens in King’s Cross. The restaurant, hicce, is located just above Wolf & Badger in the newly opened Coal Drops Yard. The restaurant seats 80 people with alfresco seating for 35, and offers all-day dining from…
Camden Market voted one of the 7 Urban Wonders of the World 2018
Camden Market has been selected as one of the 7 Urban Wonders of the world in a poll conducted by Hilton Hotels who teamed up with LikeWhere using influencers and travellers worldwide. The research considered local cuisine, heritage, architecture, culture, and diversity. The Seven Wonders are: Louvre, Abu…
Architect of Camden buildings wins RIBA gold medal
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…