People
Why It Matters: Swain’s Lane
On the east side of Hampstead Heath is a small, vibrant community that locals cherish and Londoners from far and wide visit to unwind. Swain’s …
Ich Bin Kentishtowner: Michael Ptootch, 45, Salon & Gallery Owner
Michael Ptootch (not his real surname) was born in Tufnell Park in 1967. In winter 1990 he opened what became Flaxon Ptootch at 237 Kentish …
Why It Matters: Camden Civic Society
I went down a few blind alleys before coming to the conclusion that if you don’t look after your own back yard no-one else will …
Ich Bin Kentishtowner: Giles Coren, 43, Restaurant Critic
‘What do I most dislike about my appearance? Penis too big.’
Video Club: Roger Lloyd Pack on Kentish Town
Meet Roger Lloyd-Pack, best known for his roles in the TV shows The Vicar of Dibley and – most famously – Trigger in Only Fools and Horses
Ich Bin: Natalie Bennett, 46, Green Party Leader
My most unappealing habit? Running on a schedule somewhere between “arriving with seconds to spare” and “15 minutes late”
Why It Matters: Taking Parenting Lessons in Camden
There’s nothing quite as brutal as the school summer holidays to test parents to their organisational, emotional and financial outer limits. Juggling the daily stresses …
Ich Bin Kentishtowner: Alex Smith, 30, Charity Founder
Alex Smith is the founder of North London Cares, a volunteer network supporting local people with a little extra help, time and companionship. He was …
Why It Matters: Euston Circus
The name Euston Circus might not be overly familiar amongst residents of K-Town but I bet most of you have experienced this unpleasant, somewhat perilous, …
Life Tips #23: Léonie Scott-Matthews, Founder, Pentameters Theatre
1. Pay your rent. Everything else will come to you. 2. My core philosophy is something I call ‘spirit of place’: that is, to live …
About Kentishtowner
The award-winning print and online title Kentishtowner was founded in 2010 and is part of London Belongs To Me, a citywide network of travel guides for locals. For more info on what we write about and why, see our About section.
