Bimbling Around Camden Town, London ~ 15Jun18
I took the tube on the Northern Line from King’s Cross to Chalk Farm and then walked the two miles or so back to King’s Cross via Mornington Crescent as I wanted a look at the Egyption-style art deco exterior of the former Carreras Cigarette Factory, the home of Black Cat cigarettes. Another bimble at another time for that one when I have a very wide angle lens with me. In the order taken
Just outside Chalk Farm tube station is the Round House, a Grade II listed entertainment venue. Built by the London and North Western Railway in 1847 as a covered railway engine shed with a turntable inside.
Grade II listed Camden Stables, now called Stables Market, was built in 1854. It is a network of former stable blocks, horse tunnels, tack rooms, saddler’s workshops and a hospital for horses that were used for moving railway trucks and carriages around in the adjoining railway goods yard.
The number of horses stabled over the years ranged for 400 to 800 at its peak. The last horse retired from shunting in 1967.
One of the many murals depicting activities that took place in the stables.
Entrance to Cyberdog a store which sells rave wear, fluorescent dance clothing and associated accessories.
Entrance to Millennia-Camden Store selling all sorts of Sci-Fi, comics, TV, film and gaming merchandise
Over 450 shops and stalls are housed in the stables selling a variety of antiquarian and unique items from clothing, accessories and jewellery to furniture, food and clothing.
The entrance to Horse Tunnel Market……..
….and some of the horse stalls under the railway arches.
Prince Mural in Camden Lock place.
Regents Canal entrance to Camden Market.
Gratuitous tourist shot of Camden Locks.
Having crossed over Regents Canal the shops along Camden High Street have a distinct way of advertising their wares.
The Mad Hatters Tea Party on Camden High Street.
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Bimbling Around Camden Town, London ~ 15Jun18
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Re: Bimbling Around Camden Town, London ~ 15Jun18
Very colourful Brian and great coverage of the land of 'Jazzie B' & Soul II Soul!
The mural of Prince is probably in tribute to the star who used to play alot of 'Hit & Run' gigs in the Electric Ballroom (unannounced, small concerts after the main event had finished at Earls Court etc). Prince also had a shop in Camden from 1994 to 1996
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The mural of Prince is probably in tribute to the star who used to play alot of 'Hit & Run' gigs in the Electric Ballroom (unannounced, small concerts after the main event had finished at Earls Court etc). Prince also had a shop in Camden from 1994 to 1996
Cheers for posting
Re: Bimbling Around Camden Town, London ~ 15Jun18
Stunning I had to show the wife these I,d love to go bimbling about with you thanks for showing I find all your posts very interesting and deserve more comments
Re: Bimbling Around Camden Town, London ~ 15Jun18
We go to Brighton quite regularly (wife is from the area).
I thought the shops there were over the top.
There’s some good graffiti in The Lanes, if that’s your thing.
Excellent photos again.
I thought the shops there were over the top.
There’s some good graffiti in The Lanes, if that’s your thing.
Excellent photos again.
Re: Bimbling Around Camden Town, London ~ 15Jun18
went to camden today it was heaving with people. you were lucky to get such clear views around the lock
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