School of English - London-Camden
Camden ist das Zuhause des weltberuehmten Camden Markts und der am haeufigsten besuchte Stadtteil Londons. Falls sie modisch immer up to date sein moechten, bietet sich ein Besuch des Marktes auf jeden Fall an.
Seit Camden das Bohemian Zentrum der Hauptstadt geworden ist und Leute aus der ganzen Welt harmonisch miteinander leben, ist es in diesem Stadtteil viel lebhafter geworden. In den 70ern und 80ern wurde Camden bekannt als Ursprungsgegend und Zuhause fuer Punk- und Skamusik.
Camden ist ebenfalls beruehmt fuer die besten Life-Music-Shows. Wenn Sie also musikgeschichtlich interessiert sind, sollten Sie das Roundhouse Theatre besuchen, wo die Doors ihren einzigen UK Gig spielten.
Local AttractionsCamden Market (2 minutes’ walk)Camden Lock (3 minutes’ walk) London Zoo (15 minutes’ walk) Regent’s Park (12 minutes’ walk) |
London-Camden
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Camden has proved to be the inspiration for film, books, poetry and many a musical track. Down the years it has had a number of famous literary residents. Mary Shelley who wrote Frankenstein was born in Camden, and Charles Dickens who lived on Bayham Street used South Camden as the backdrop for Oliver Twist. George Orwell who penned 1984 lived in Camden during the 1930’s, whilst Welsh poet Dylan Thomas was a contemporary. On the Silver Screen, Scrooge sends a young boy to buy a turkey from Camden in a Christmas Carol, whilst cult movie Withnail and I starts and ends in Camden Town.
In the musical world, Eighties Ska band Madness lived and shot many of their of the wall videos around Camden. The Dublin Castle is their spiritual home and Escapade, the fancy dress shop on Camden High Street, features in the video to "House of Fun". Britpop rivals Damon Albarn from Blur and Liam Gallagher from Oasis both resided in the area in their formative years as musicians. And Camden is name checked by British rock dignitaries Morrissey in ‘Come Back to Camden’, Pulp in ‘Sorted for E’s and Whizz’ and The Clash in ‘The Prisoner’.
There are many pubs, bars, restaurants and clubs to discover in Camden. You can check out traditional pubs like Goose & Crown round the corner from the school which serves great fish & chips. Camden is the home of live music in London. Camden boasts over 15 live music venues including some of the best venues in London (KOKO, The Roundhouse, Jazz Cafe). On any given night you can dip in to any of these venues and see many different types of music.
The Camden stables has a wide range of independent fashion shops. Whether you like Burlesque, Goth, fetish, punk, Cyber. and arts and crafts, Camden has it all. Camden also has the biggest concentration of vintage shops in Europe, whether you are looking for an old band tee shirt or a vintage Louis Vuitton piece the Stables has it all. On Sunday's Electric Ballroom opens it's doors to customers and is a must visit to any keen shopper.
Camden easily has one of the most varied selection of pubs. Whether you are looking for a trendy hang out for the stars, friendly and inviting atmosphere or a quiet little hideaway. The Dingwalls is an ideal summer pub, there is a roof terrace that fits 25 tables. The Hawley Arms, on Castlehaven Road, is popular with the fashionistas and Celebrities. The Lock Tavern attracts a young crowd and often has up and coming Dj's playing every night. The Oxford Arms is the place to go if you want some great food and a chance to catch a football match.