Camden
The Borough of Camden was founded in 1965 after his separation with the London North Borough, Saint-Pancras, Holborn and Hampstead.
If you want to realize how was this area before the creation of Camden, you should read the dark descriptions of Charles Dickens' Novels. Orphans, poor people and homeless lived there in miserable way of living until the WWII.
Everything has changed now, thanks to the reorganization in the 40". Camden was transformed into a young, dynamic and famous borough. Some stars live or lived in there like Amy Whinehouse and Orlondo Bloom. Now pubs, club and restaurant have invaded this place.
What can you do in this neightborhood ?
- Camden Town : Be careful, don't mix Camden and Camden Town! Camden town is a network of markets : Buck Street Market, Stables Market and Camden Lock village. Punks, Gothics and anti-globalization meet together and sell their products. You can find object from all other the world, gothic clothes, accesories and foods. But these markets are well-known for their decorations. All the stands and the shops are decorated according to their products. My favourite shops is Cyberdog. You can find it at the entrance of Stables Market. It proposes fluo items in a futurist and electro environment.
- The London Zoo : It is located in the North-Est corner of Regent's Park and spread on 15 hectares. It opened the 28 avril 1828 et be part of the oldest zoo of the World. It was the first place to open a public aquarium and a vivarium. It welcomes 5 000 animals wich belong from 650 species. Visit it is a really good family outing. A big part of this zoo is organied for children so they can easily understand the animals' way of living.
- Regent's Canal : Its service begun in 1820 and join Docks to Paddigton crossing Regent's Park. You sould have a walk on its bank among the barges transform into houses. For whom who are interested by shipbuilding, you should visit the Canal Museum which explains the canal construction.
Lot's of clubs and bar can welcome you to celebrate you shopping day at Camden Town. You can have a look on these adresses :
- Dublin Castle : 94 Parlway NW1. It is a rock pub which proposes shows each night of the week from 20:30.
- Lock tavern : 35 Chalk Farm road NW1. This pub is based on Camden town and welcome every kind of DJ.
- KOKO : 1a Camden Hight Street NW1. The old Camden Theater was reconverted into an electro club. Be aware, come well dressed!
- EGG : 200 York way N7. Continue your party at this electro After.
Enjoy!