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MUST DO: Jews, Money, Myth at Jewish Museum, Camden

A major new exhibition explores the role of money in Jewish life over the last two thousand years
Drink

Why we should celebrate The Pineapple pub turning 150

We spend an afternoon chatting to manager Poppy and regulars at Kentish Town's best boozer
History

Royal College of Physicians celebrates its 500th anniversary

And to mark the occasion, the medical masterminds are putting the gems from their archives on display for the whole year
History

A brief history of Camden Town – in 10 pubs

Author Tom Bolton explores the boozers that defined NW1
History

Health food shop opening in former Kentish Town Road pub

New branch of Naturally will open in early 2018, offering organic veg and meats where boozing took place for over 200 years
Drink

Seen the shiny new Camden Rock Map yet?

One one side of the Draft House pub us a “massive celebration of pub, beer and rock ‘n’ roll history”
History

50 Kentishtowner print editions: our top 10 covers

As our monthly paper hits its 50th edition, we talk you through the cover stories that made the most impact
History

The curious tale of this hundred year old chippy

From baking to The Beatles, we explore the history of KenFish Town
Culture

Exposed! Early 20th century W.J. Allen shop sign

Yesterday we caught a glimpse into the history of a shop at the foot of Malden Road
Books

‘I was sacked from War Child for exposing the truth’

Co-founder of the north London charity David Wilson explains why he became whistleblower - and what happened next

About Kentishtowner

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