Camden Town - Music, Pubs and much more!

What will we visit on this tour?

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  193199 Camden High St Camden Town Lon...

  193199 Camden High St Camden Town London NW1 7BT UK

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  Opposite the exit to Camden Town Underground Station, by Barclays Bank with the Purple Umbrella

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  Outside visit

  Camden Town Underground Station

  We begin the tour just opposite the exit to Camden Town station. Here we start with a brief introduction of quirky Camden.

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  The World's End

  Despite the name, The World's End represents the genesis of Camden Town. With its tales of witchcraft and mystery, it seems fitting that the Underworld lurks beneath this Camden icon.

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  Bayham Street

  On Bayham Street, we will visit the house where Charles Dickens grew up. The experience of living in 19th Century Camden, heavily influenced Dickens's writing on poverty and industrial London.

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  Camden Market Buck Street

  The first of several of Camden's world-famous markets, Buck Street offers chic eateries and snack-joints.

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  Electric Ballroom

  An iconic venue in Camden's music scene. The Electric Ballroom has played host to many a global act from Prince and U2 to the Clash.

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  Inverness Street Market

  Originally a fruit and veg market, Inverness Street Market offers an insight into Camden as it was before gentrification. In the 1990s, this area was at the centre of Camden's 'murder mile' during the period of the drug wars.

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  🎤 🍺The Good Mixer (Amy Winehouse Pub

  The Good Mixer is strongly associated with Amy Winehouse. This rough-and-ready pub was however also the favourite drinking-hole of Oasis and Blur during the 90s Britpop era and where the rivalry between the bands began.

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  Camden Lock Market

  The original, and most iconic of Camden's markets. We will cross the lock into the bustling West Yard, before discussing the market's role in rescuing Camden from destruction.

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  The Stables Market

  Originally a goods yard, complete with horse stables, this part of the market now offers a labyrinth of tunnels where you will find all manner of weird and wonderful gifts.

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  Outside visit

  Roundhouse

  Our final stop takes us to this coliseum of the London music scene. The Roundhouse has hosted bands like Pink Floyd, the Beatles and THE Ramones gig. A must-visit for any music fan.