Q&A
Ich Bin Kentishtowner: Tony Randon, reggae shop owner
Tony Randon has run Camden Lock Market reggae specialists Massive International London since 1989. It is one of the area’s handful of surviving vinyl stores, …
Ich Bin Kentishtowner: Matt Roper, 35, Comedian
Matt Roper, 35, is a Tufnell Park-based comedian best known for his creation of Wilfredo, a character comedy phenomenon who has gained a cult following …
Ich Bin Kentishtowner: Justine Solomons, Founder, Byte the Book
Justine Solomons runs Byte the Book, a writing and publishing collective which embraces opportunities to connect authors with readers in the digital age. She puts …
Ich Bin Kentishtowner: Rafael Pesce, Owner, Spiritual Caiprinha Bar
Rafael Pesce moved to north London from Italy six years ago. He owns the Spiritual Caipirinha Bar, one of our Top 5 Camden Bars, on …
Ich Bin Kentishtowner: Natasha Boon, 21, Flower Stall Owner
‘My career has taught me that I love to work with the public’
Ich Bin Kentishtowner: Chris Creature, Musician
Creatures of Love were formed in Kentish Town in 2009. They went onto win an award for innovation, a slot at Camden Crawl and toured …
Ich Bin Kentishtowner: Leslie Wilson-Rutterford, Dandy Lion Market Founder
Californian artist and longterm K-towner Leslie Wilson-Rutterford founded the popular Dandy lion Market, which sells affordable art, crafts and vintage wares monthly at The Oxford …
Ich Bin Kentishtowner: Matthew Smith, Assistant Manager, Southampton Arms
Matthew did a degree in Molecular Genetics and now helps run “the best bar in London.” When were you happiest? Now is doing OK, Top …
Ich Bin Kentishtowner: Hafsa Issa-Salwe, 21, Business Student & Blogger
Award winning blogger Hafsa Issa-Salwe is a 21 year old business student, freelance writer and beauty enthusiast. Her blog Muslimah Beauty has been nominated for …
Ich Bin Kentishtowner: Clare Jay, Children’s Shop Owner, Tufnell Park
Clare Jay grew up in Archway, her teenage love of live music leading her to jump about at The Forum or above the Boston Arms. …
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