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Culture

October: Black History Season, kitchen pop-ups, new exhibitions and brunch

A new Good Egg in Camden, new shows at Zabludowicz and a Japanese pop-up on Malden Road
History

Heard about the day elephants escaped in Kentish Town?

Another look at probably the area's strangest true-life tale (tail)?
Art

‘Textus’: discover Kentish Town’s hidden summer exhibition

Torriano Meeting House is hosting 30 artists for a one-off show. Plus Map Cafe fundraiser and Zabludowicz
Health & Fitness

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
Art

4 Things We Learnt This Week: tube closure, Eurovision, queer comedy – and murals

Kentish Town's star Mae Muller, plus new Queer Comedy Club and Fields Beneath mural
History

Watch a young King Charles skateboarding in Kentish Town

In 1979, the neighbourhood was a very different place when the future king visited
Irish Centre
Culture

The story of the Irish influence in Camden and Kentish Town

Author Peter Simonson on the area's disappearing but important Irish presence
Let It Roll
Culture

Let It Roll Records closes. Plus Lion & Unicorn and LGBTQ History Month

Kentish Town's only vinyl store has a final sale, plus new theatre, queer walks and more
Books

Last minute gifts? 3 books with local connections

From cocktails to Saint Etienne, a trio of worthy options for North London culture vultures

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