North London Food & Culture

Day: 23 May 2013

For the wrecking ball? Historic pub, home to the legendary Flowerpot (and Verge, and Castle)

Late yesterday, we were pretty stunned to learn that the dominant black Heroes building – a site uniquely historic in Kentish Town – is earmarked for demolition. June 3rd, in fact. Less than a fortnight away. Yes, once again, developers and Camden Council appear to be working in tandem with little thought or consultation with …

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Pinboard: Amy singsong, art along the PoW – and a letter from Jay Gatsby?

1. Bank holiday shenanigans start here You could probably do worse than kickstart the bank holiday with a few beers and a croak at slightly unloveable Mornington Crescent venue the Purple Turtle. Why? It’s the Camden Singalong Ball, of course. And it’s for a good cause too, as new ‘rock ‘n’ roll’ new mayor Jonathan …

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