{"id":756,"date":"2019-06-27T14:15:52","date_gmt":"2019-06-27T14:15:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fiveminutesspare.com\/travel\/?p=756"},"modified":"2020-12-06T21:04:00","modified_gmt":"2020-12-06T21:04:00","slug":"camden-london-in-five-minutes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fiveminutesspare.com\/travel\/camden-london-in-five-minutes\/","title":{"rendered":"Camden – The Five Minute Spare Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Your Five-Minute guide to Camden, London!<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Camden is one of the inner boroughs of London<\/a> and has been a residential area since the 1790s. When the development of the Grand Union Canal started and improvements to rail transport started it became a much loved part of the capital. Camden is known as more of a ‘punky’ town, punk was first done in Carmen in 1976 at the Roundhouse.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Camden has a market which has attracted tourists for decades, it started in 1973 and since then has attracted thousands of locals and visitors in search for food, clothing and unique accessories.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

History of Camden!<\/span><\/h3>\n

in April 1656, the London Borough of Camden replaced former boroughs of \u00a0Hampstead, Holborn, and St Pancras. Camden is named after the first Earl Camden, Charles Pratt. Charles Pratt was the man who started the development of Camden Town in 1791,\u00a0 he started to build houses and estates on each sides of the roads. Sir Pratt wanted to create a place where both upper and middle classes were educated.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In 1820, the canals opened and construction of the railways which separated the town into two. After these developments, the borough soon became welcomed with warehouses and factories. The split in Camden was geographically and culturally. The upper class situated around the Regent’s park area whilst the working class were situated around St Pancras.\u00a0Camden was soon full with piano manufacturers, wine merchants, gin distillers and soft drink makers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The 1960’s brought a big shift in the history of Camden. Rock and psychedelia came on trend and the Roundhouse in Camden hosted rock, punk and many more music performances. The Roundhouse was once a shed and a gin distillery but in the 60’s it became a place for people to rebel against society.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 1974, Camden Market introduced the first colourful and diverse traders, that day is when the market became one of the most famous markets in the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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What to do in Camden!<\/span><\/h3>\n

There are many things to do in Camden, here are a few suggestions!<\/span><\/p>\n

Shopping – Markets!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Camden is known for its markets so it is a must see when you go to visit. They have a variety of open-air markets and stores that will interest everyone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n