"CAMDEN is COOL" Top 5 Page for this destination Greater London by Rhondaj

Greater London Travel Guide: 24,650 reviews and 51,821 photos

The Earl of Camden's family owned the Camden Estate in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. I wonder what they would think if they saw the town named after them as it is today?

Today Camden Town is full of markets, shops, restaurants, and clubs, many of which sport colorful, and decorative facades and displays.

Come here to buy your gothic clothing, unusual knick-knacks, and illegal toys. (kids toys!)

My daughter bought one of those gooshy-sticky yo-yo toys, that we later read in the paper were illegal. The danger being that they can wrap around your neck and strangle you!

Last visit to Greater London: Apr 2003
Intro Written May 4, 2003
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Go for it! Shopping (1)

Always wanted a tattoo or a body piercing? Or more if you've already got 'em? Camden had more than one of these shops,... more travel advice

Travelling by canal boat - Greater London

Travelling by canal boat Off The Beaten Path (1)

It's slow going-- runners, bikers, and even fast walkers pass on the path that runs along side the canal, but you are... more travel advice

It's easy to see why Local Customs (1)

London had a pollution problem at one time. Have you ever noticed the multitude of chimney pots per building? more travel advice

If You Need to Pass Some Time - Greater London

If You Need to Pass Some Time Restaurants (2)

I don't know the actual name of this cafe. Just noticed it docked alongside the same pier as the canal boats in Little... more travel advice

Transportation (1)
Getting to Camden Town

Things to Do (3)
See All About the Canal

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mvtouring Jan 17, 2010 at 2:00 AM

Hi Rhonda, Camden is my fav place to visit in London. wishing you happy travels for 2010. Thanks for lovely tips & photo's ;-)
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iandsmith Jan 15, 2006 at 2:24 PM

Interesting, thanks for sharing.
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thecatsmeow Sep 3, 2005 at 10:54 AM

Camden sound like fun! Nice page with good tips. Joyce
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Tugboatguy Aug 4, 2005 at 4:07 PM

Great tips on Camden town & Little Venice-makes me want to crank up the boat! Doug d(^_^)b
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novsco61 Apr 21, 2005 at 1:25 AM

I was in London last July but didn't have time to take a canal boat.Maybe next time. Thanks for the info.
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rickyvilla81 Feb 9, 2005 at 4:57 PM

Camden Town, I go out there a lot, but the canal is the best. Nice stuff!
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mrjemm Sep 5, 2004 at 3:18 AM

Very few people actually seem to get down by the canals- keeps'em quiet for you and me! More good pages, Jem
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deecat Aug 13, 2004 at 6:53 PM

Quite enjoyable reading and viewing. Camden is, indeed, unique and your text and photos capture it well.
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Anchovy56 Jun 8, 2004 at 7:07 AM

Not in the top 5 no....but my Phoneix pages will rise from the VT ashes one day :o)
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roz.van May 28, 2004 at 3:47 AM

good ol' camden :-) I like the way you describe it and the photos. far too busy for me now after 8 years in the country...I'd get swept away! lol