Camden Guides developed a series of walks to celebrate the West End project which included the colourful work of Yinka Ilori. We also produced four videos as part of Camden’s
Why is there a plaque honouring Mary Prince on the walls of SenateHouse? Camden Guide Richard Cohen tells her story. Video made by Camden Tour Guides with the support of
An Abolitionist in Bedford Square. Camden Guide Shirley Fortune tells the story of Sarah Parker Remond. Video made by Camden Tour Guides with the support of Camden Council
Why is there a plaque to Dr Harold Moody outside the London CentralYMCA? Camden Guide Shirley Fortune tells the story of his achievements. Video made by Camden Tour Guides with the support of CamdenCouncil.
The Borough of Camden is home to many museums and galleries, the most well known probably being the British Museum located in Bloomsbury. But Camden is also home to many
In the photo above you can see the wonderful nineteenth century British Museum building we know today, designed by the architect Sir Robert Smirke in Greek revival style. The magnificent
This is a recording of a short interview for Bloomsbury Radio that took place during the recent Bloomsbury Festival with Richard Cohen being asked a few questions by Damilola Michelle
Tourists to London often flock to visit locations they have seen in films. With some of the most iconic landmarks on the planet, rich historic locations are used to make
A momentous new road In the 1750s a group of worthies in Georgian London were concerned about traffic congestion in the metropolis, and pressed for a bypass to be built
How did the squares get developed? London’s squares are unique to England, as opposed to Europe: they serve a greening purpose in the city between parks and gardens. Today
Bloomsbury. What image does that word conjure up for you? For me it is squares. Bloomsbury has many garden squares, some are private, but many are open to the public,
Where are the women? Well, first of all, there are some statues of Women in Camden Squares! Which, given the national statistics from the Public Monuments and Sculptures Association (PMSA),