History
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Piano Factory: an iconic Kentish Town workspace available to rent
An industrial-chic former piano factory, comprehensively refurbished in 2016, is available from January 2021
History
Just who was E.J. Evans? The backstory of Tabac
We uncover the tale behind the eye-catching ghost signage at Fortess Road's cosy wine bar
Eating & Drinking
Six places we miss in Tufnell Park
From Del Parc to Soho Hip, Shoe Shop to Ceremony, how many of these did you frequent?
Books
Take a literary tour of these inspiring local blue plaques
Freelance reporter Jennifer Rigby plots a self-guided north London city hike with a purpose
Drink
‘A previous landlady would parade naked’: the tale of the Junction Tavern
Ex-owner Jacky Kitching on how she turned around the Fortess Road institution back in 2002
History
The secret history of Kentish Town’s piano factories
Did you know that between 1870 and 1914 Camden was the centre of the world’s manufacture of pianos?
Culture
Camden’s statues, monuments and place names to be examined
As part of the Black Lives Matter protests, cross-party group to review existing naming of buildings, streets, public spaces and memorials
History
How does NW5’s hidden river flow over the railway track?
Curious Kentish Town is a fascinating book to pore over in the lockdown, if you can get a copy. Here's an extract
History
Fading London: 4 ghost signs you should check out
A new book celebrates the capital's commercial history
History
You can now climb to the top of Caledonian Park Tower
It's had a multi-million pound revamp with new heritage centre and cafe too
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