Camden, A District of North West London within the London Borough of Camden
Camden (a term also used for the entire borough), is a district of north-west London, England, located 2.4 miles (3.9 km) north of Charing Cross. It is the administrative centre of the London Borough of Camden and identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London.
Laid out as a residential district from 1791 and originally part of the manor of Kentish Town and the parish of St Pancras, London, Camden Town became an important location during the early development of the railways, which reinforced its position on the London canal network. The area's industrial economic base has been replaced by service industries such as retail, tourism and entertainment. The area now hosts street markets and music venues which are strongly associated with alternative culture.
This district is well known for its markets. These date from the 1970s or later, except for Inverness Street market, for over a century a small food market serving the local community,[10] though by 2013 all foodstuff and produce stalls had gone, leaving only touristy stalls. The Lock market proper started in a former timber-yard in 1973 and is now surrounded by five more markets: Buck Street market, Stables market, The Lock village, and an indoor market in the Electric Ballroom. The markets are a major tourist attraction at weekends, selling goods of all types, including fashion, lifestyle, books, food, junk/antiques and more bizarre items; they and the surrounding shops are popular with young people, in particular, those searching for "alternative" clothing.
The Roundhouse is a locomotive engine roundhouse constructed in 1847 for the London & North Western Railway. It later had various uses and eventually became derelict. It was converted to a theatre, arts centre and music venue in 1966, later closed and re-opened in 2006 as a theatre and music venue.