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Leighton Place
History

More elephants! The taxidermy secret of Leighton Place

In late Victorian times the workshops of Rowland Ward were the most famous taxidermists in the world.

History

Heard about the day elephants escaped in Kentish Town?

Another look at probably the area’s strangest true-life tale (tail)?

Health & Fitness

The outdoor spot most likely to make you feel like you’re on holiday

There are so many beautiful corners in the area but one location stands out above them all

History

Watch a young King Charles skateboarding in Kentish Town

In 1979, the neighbourhood was a very different place when the future king visited

Irish Centre
Culture

The story of the Irish influence in Camden and Kentish Town

Author Peter Simonson on the area’s disappearing but important Irish presence

Mortimer Terrace
History

Leigh Hunt – and the secret history of 13 Mortimer Terrace NW5

The controversial Victorian writer was pals with John Keats and Percy Shelley. Christina Beaumont picks up the story

Community

It’s 10 years since Fields Beneath, Camden Brewery, The Grafton and Pizza East opened

The year of the Olympics saw NW5 evolve with a flurry of destination food arrivals

Community

Black History Month 2022: 5 picks across Camden

We pick 5 events from a full Black History programme that runs until the end of November

Books

Who was Tarzan of Kentish Town?

The fascinating tale of a Somali nomad who sought asylum in NW5 before returning to Mogadishu as its new mayor

History

So where the hell is the Gospel Oak?

To find an answer, we need to head to a Grade II-listed 1970s estate in NW5

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