North London Food & Culture

History

History

Six amazing pictures of Talacre Gardens then and now

It’s gone quite posh recently with its manicured lawns and flower beds. But take a look at how it was – and don’t miss Prince Charles on a skateboard. Yikes

Culture

‘He’s in the clink for being a fence, ain’t he?’

Clyde Lyndon Selby, a former local teacher who now lives in Tasmania, reflects on a life teaching in Kentish Town back in the 1970s

Drink

All hail our boozers: #1, Lord Southampton, NW5

In a new weekly series, we go behind the scenes of a popular local boozer. First off, meet landlady Martha Mcgrath

Art

Just who is King Ken?

Local artist Squeezum has created what he calls the ‘guardian of Kentish Town’. He explains more below

Drink

Camden Town’s legendary pubs: my fond memories

Manchester-born Tim Chadwick moved here forty years ago. So he knows a thing or two about the area’s boozers past and present

History

It started right here: pioneering protection for women from all backgrounds

Selma James, founder of Kentish Town’s Crossroads Women’s Centre, on how it all began – and what they’ve achieved in the first 40 years

Wednesday Picture

In pictures: Joe’s Kitchen takes shape in the ex-Kentish Canteen

Have a first snoop inside the soon-to-open new restaurant, taking shape as we speak

Art

Quack! Pop-ups to land on Malden Road

The long-ignored NW5 thoroughfare is about to host temporary galleries, one-off events and the Little House Kitchen cafe

Music

Ever wondered what goes on at Air Studios?

A fascinating new book, Unseen London, offers readers access to fifty extraordinary locations, telling the story of how each was created and what it reveals about the city. We publish an exclusive extract

Community

Video: peek inside the forthcoming Wahaca at Kentish Town station

This is where you will be eating burritos from mid June – and my, look at that original interior

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