North London Food & Culture

Music

Culture

3 things to consider: Makers Market, New Wine Bar and Live Jazz

Been to Kentish Town Stores yet for some vino? Plus local pop-up market and a week of jazz at the Assembly House

Dublin Castle
Books

Dublin Castle: officially a Great Pub of England

Author Stuart Husband on the Parkway institution that makes the list of 33 of England’s most loved boozers

History

The secret history of Parliament Hill bandstand

Stories about the Hampstead Heath landmark go back decades. Let’s take a look

Books

The fascinating history of Camden Town’s record shops

An exclusive extract from Garth Cartwright and Quintina Valero’s new book of the capital’s vinyl emporiums

History

Was there really a link between Mussolini and The 02 Forum?

Rumour has it that the Fascist leader donated money to make the world-famous venue suitable for a rally

Anoint My Head
Books

Ricky Gervais managed my band in the 1990s

Andy Macleod on the tragic tale of a Kentish Town band who didn’t become rich or famous – but had a manager who did

Music

Help freelance musicians: the Musical Mums’ Advent Calendar

Soprano Suzy Robinson on a uniquely creative idea that will long outlast the festive season

Culture

Cheer up! 8 classic songs about Kentish Town

Escape the current doom with a new hip hop tribute to NW5 – and our countdown of the best ever local anthems

Music

Dingwall’s Camden to be renamed The PowerHaus

Music impresario Vince Power confirms Camden music venue has undergone a name change

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