Culture
So What’s a Local Bookclub Really Like?
Like me, you’ve probably seen posters all over Kentish Town advertising the Byte the Book club at Map Studio Café. Like me, you probably make …
The Pineapple Pub Rescued – 10 Years On
‘We are absolutely thrilled – this is a victory for the common man, for the community, and for keeping this little part of Kentish Town alive’
Review: Tim Walker: Story Teller at Somerset House
What better way to spend a secret day off from the kids than at the fashion photographer Tim Walker’s Story Teller exhibition in Somerset House? …
Review: Bat For Lashes, Kentish Town Forum
Some might argue that Bat For Lashes’ new album, The Haunted Man, is perhaps better known so far for its black and white artwork than …
Highgate Cemetery – and the Tale of the Highgate Vampire
It’s not clear exactly what Farrant and Manchester did that night – but there were rumours of tombs being opened, and garlic chucked around a bit
Review: Amsterdam Dance Event 2012 – Behind the Scenes at the #Top100DJs
As you may perhaps know, when not wearing my Kentishtowner hat, I work on social media campaigns for a range of music clients. Which gives …
Wednesday Picture: The Lost Rotunda of Kentish Town
This area’s post-industrial legacy is the cornerstone for much of its unique vibe today. Whether it be a piano warehouse turned architect’s office, stable-cum-fashion market …
Community Pinboard: Green-fingered Poetry, Dance Around The World – and a Reader Warning
1. Get Out of the Garden and into the Pub. We haven’t been to the Colonel Fawcett – formerly one of our favourite openings this …
Review: Bedlam (and Banks) at Old Vic Tunnels
London has arts venues and disused spaces in equal abundance. Hallelujah. And what better place to showcase artworks, theatre and live music than somewhere as …
Review: Walking With Dogs: A Wonderland Special
Some stories are breathtaking in their frankness
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