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.
Heard about the day elephants escaped in Kentish Town?
Another look at probably the area’s strangest true-life tale (tail)?
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
Watch a young King Charles skateboarding in Kentish Town
In 1979, the neighbourhood was a very different place when the future king visited
The story of the Irish influence in Camden and Kentish Town
Author Peter Simonson on the area’s disappearing but important Irish presence
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
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
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
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
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
About Kentishtowner
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