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
Tried, Tested, Trailblazing Euston Station’s history is intriguing. It has been involved in controversies over issues ranging from its original location to its role as
St Pancras station never ceases to amaze and inspire me, even in the doldrum 1970 years, and today it has risen, phoenix from the ashes,
Bringing the Pied Piper of Hamelin fable to the local doorstep and 13th century best practice in a public health crisis ‘From street to street
Camden is lucky to have a big chunk of one of the most important water canals in Britain, the Regent’s Canal. Completed in 1820, it
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
Origins Tucked away in Holborn’s one-way system, Red Lion Square is one of the oldest and smallest garden squares in Camden and probably the only
Origins A green haven of tranquillity tucked away behind the hustle and bustle of Camden Road, Camden Square is a real gem which is largely
Discovery I got to know Primrose Hill in the 1970s when I shared a flat for four years on nearby Haverstock Hill. During that time
The recent blogs on the Camden Guides website have been about squares, often the favourite of the author of the blog. Well, I am being
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
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