Camden Town

Whenever we frequent Camden Town -- and let's face it; with three kids in tow, we don't get down there very often -- it is usually during the school breaks and holidays. But when we do, we usually spend the best part of the day exploring and perusing Camden Market and the surrounding lock, finishing up at Camden Road. All that's in between is simply more than one can absorb during one simple visit.

Camden Lock. Also known as my favourite place to visit and while it has become more of a tourist attraction site in recent years, this place remains a high point of nostalgia for me. Back when the husband and I were dating, we would spend hours walking around The Stables Market and surrounding areas. I hope to get some more recent shots and publish a more detailed post on the actual market soon. But for now just look at some of the incredible street art Camden has to offer.

A wall mural of sorts in tribute to the late Amy Winehouse, by Otto Schade can be found by turning down on Hawley Street, just off Chalk Farm Road.

More impressive street art by Otto Schade. The sheer scale of these masterpieces were more than enough of an incentive for me to whip out the camera and start snapping away. I especially loved this one called, 'Rhino-Zero'.

Camden is fast becoming the place to be for street art. You will find that, in the areas surrounding the market and the main roads leading outwards, artists have turned this bustling and busy area into a life of its very own; it is a living and breathing art gallery.

You will find this bronzed lion statue sitting guard on Haven Street and on your way beneath the arches to the 'World Famous Souvenir Centre,' where all the sheds are decorated by various street artists.

When the market sheds are closed for business you will find that they area adorned with artistic precision - this one was designed by an artist called Kef. The next time you are in town, don't forget to look around you with open eyes and you will see a lifestyle worth your appreciation.