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Books

To celebrate World Book Day on March 1 we are launching a regular book blog featuring recommendations from library staff in Camden.  Edward Berridge from Kilburn Library kicks off the blog with his picks below...

Free Space Gallery

Paintings

The Free Space Gallery is an arts space in an unconventional setting, it is a group of artists working towards a common goal, it is a series of free arts workshops and events happening throughout the year and it is in Camden...

Fancy a beer?

Camden USA hells lager

Fancy a beer? Camden Town Brewery have been brewing beer underneath railway arches in Camden since the middle of 2010 and they’re soon to open a public bar in the brewery...

Illustrated map of Camden

Illustrated map of Camden

Interested in maps, want to see the borough in a different way? Mike Hall has recently created a new illustrated map of the London Borough of Camden. Mike told us more.....

Calling all beer and ale lovers

Ale

In a country known for its love of a tipple there’s not a shortage of beer and ale festivals, and Camden hosts the annual London Drinker Beer and Cider Festival offering more than 70 real ales as well as a great rang...

Parlour Arts

Justyna Maluchnik as part of her Human/Nature Series

Parlour Arts will be opening their first exhibition 'The Body Sublime' in Camden next week exploring the themes of the body, beauty and the sublime. Fiona, one of the curators, told us more.....

The Foundry

There's a new restaurant and bar in town serving fresh, hearty and tasty English fare. Jenny from The Forge tells us more.....

Chip off the old block

Chips

According to reports, 87% of the population love chips...

My Parkway

Parkway road sign

We know there's many of you out there who love Camden which is why we love to hear from you and find out more...

Have a flippin’ good pancake day in Camden

Pancakes

Keep with tradition on Shrove Tuesday and get ready to be battered at our top pick of top pancake places in borough...

The Good Fashion Show

Models

“Many consumers still have prejudices and simply ‘wrong’ views about what ethical fashion is… the Good Fashion Show is the perfect place for people to discover eco-ethical designers,” says Antoinette Saxer, F...

Half-term activities 13-17 February

Kids playing

So the kids are going to be home full-time and already you’re anticipating they’re going to be begging you for something to do...

Let's get nautical

Sailor and pirate

Get on board at Guilty Pleasures for Sailors vs. Pirates!...

Valentine's vintage fair

Vintage hearts

Love is in the air vintage style. This Valentine’s Day give your loved one something special that they will treasure forever, says Maxine...

LGBT history month

LGBT history month

Celebrating the history and achievements of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans communities, February is history month for Camden LGBT Forum...

Guardian open weekend

Alan Rusbridger

The Guardian will be opening their doors this weekend to launch the first ever Guardian Open Weekend for a festival of ideas, innovation and entertainment. ...

What do you love about Camden?

Camden Lock

We’re looking for some Love Camden’ites who would like to write a blog for our website. ...

Love in Camden

Roses

Whether you’re looking for love, hoping to impress, searching for a perfect gift or planning a night out with friends, let us help you with our top picks of things to do for  Valentine’s Day in the borough...

Celebrate Dickens in Camden

Sandra Shevey

To celebrate the bicentenary of Dickens’ birth we asked film/literary historian, Sandra Shevey, to tell us a bit more about Dickens' links to Camden. ...

No place like home

Klezmer in the Park Judah Passow

From 1 February to 5 June, Camden's art scene will be much bigger as the Jewish Museum hosts a new exhibition on contemporary Jewish Life. ...

The School of Life

Exterior School of Life

‘Described by some as a chemist for the mind, The School of Life offers classes aimed at guiding people on a path to living wisely.’ Our guest business for the month is The School of Life...

Winter Wanders Walking Weekend

Walking in Camden

You’d be hard pressed to get something for nothing these days so when something worthwhile does come along it’s best to hop to it...

Get your kilt on for Burns Night

Haggis, neeps and tatties

Fair fa' your honest, sonsie face, Great chieftain o' the puddin-race! ...

As large as life

  Planet zog 3 copyright Quentin Blake

This month the Foundling Museum opened their new exhibition Quentin Blake – As large as life  Gemma from the Foundling Museum told us more.....

London greeters

London greeters logo

Book your free personalised tour of Camden. London Greeters are group of volunteer London residents, who provide walking tours in their local areas for visitors all over the world and the UK...

Wiener Library

Speak up speak out

The Wiener Library is more than just books on bookshelves; it has a fascinating history, a rich and in some cases untapped collection and a continually developing outreach programme. ...

Camden’s best vintage and charity shops

Charity shop rails of clothes

There’s nothing new about it being fashionable to wear something pre-loved, but never before have we seen such an interest in vintage fashion. ...

Smart guide to Camden Town

Camden Town app

 Get to know Camden Town a bit better with insider knowledge from some of its famous faces on a new iPhone app...

What's on has moved

What's on pages Love Camden

It’s now easier to find and promote events within the borough.  ...

Christmas leftovers

Apple strudel

If you’re wondering what to do with the mountains of food left over from Christmas then look no further. ...

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