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,…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…