Camden Town has existed only since the 1790s. Until then, the area north of Tottenham Court was given over to open land and fields. This green expanse was crossed by the (now vanished) Fleet river.
This cosmopolitanism is an important part of Camden Towns popularity as a centre for the Arts, media, fashion and music.A great place to live, work, shop and play.
George Orwell (1903-50, real name Eric Blair) lived in Camden during the 1930s. Orwell, a former Burmese imperial policeman, is best remembered for his futuristic novel 1984 and the political parable ANIMAL FARM.
Amy Winehouse lived in Camden and performed there.
Oasis star Liam Gallagher once lived in Camden Town and in their early days the band played some gigs there.
If you're planning a visit, there are a number of ways to get here. Camden Town centre is only minutes from Kings Cross, St. Pancras & Euston railway termini.
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