Culture
Kentishtowner at 10: a decade celebrating hyperlocal
It’s been ten years since our first tentative blogpost. Here’s what happened since
Page-turners! 12 local novels for lockdown
From soapy classics and domestic dramas to crime romps and LGBTQ thrillers, these enjoyable reads all have an NW connection
The story of Insidestore – and a complete gift guide
How NW5’s flagship lifestyle store came to Fortess – plus insider tips on what to buy this Xmas
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
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
Trulee Hall at Zabludowicz: an ‘erotic grotesque’ in Kentish Town
NW5’s iconic contemporary art gallery reopens with an adults-only immersive experience by the US artist
Black History Month: 5 Highlights in Camden
Black History Season 2020 takes place both virtually and in physical spaces across the capital
Seen the Gospel Oak Overground mosaic yet?
Artist Maud Milton is making eye-catching roundels for stations along the Gospel Oak-Barking line
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
It’s on! Camden Highline: watch the incredible drone footage
The exciting plans to turn 1.2km of disused railway viaduct into a new elevated park are officially underway
About Kentishtowner
The award-winning print and online title Kentishtowner was founded in 2010 and is part of London Belongs To Me, a citywide network of travel guides for locals. For more info on what we write about and why, see our About section.
