FabSwingers.com forum: Camden and other little London Gems.

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Sat by the canal in Camden having a drink waiting for my delayed friend from South of the river. It almost has an insular feel to it and does not feel connected to the big city.

Any other little London areas that are quite cool to check out? Thinking of popping to Little Venice?

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By *oobsandballsMan
over a year ago

st andrews

I only visited Camden for the first time last year, and loved it!

I'd love to hear of any other places to check out too

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Think I've sat in the same spot.

However, I bloody hated Camden, would never go again. Way to busy for me, like one massive rush hour and all the stalls selling the same things.

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By *he tactile technicianMan
over a year ago

the good lands, the bad lands, the any where you may want me lands

"Sat by the canal in Camden having a drink waiting for my delayed friend from South of the river. It almost has an insular feel to it and does not feel connected to the big city.

Any other little London areas that are quite cool to check out? Thinking of popping to Little Venice? "
try Leathermarket gardens in Bermondsey, when you get down in amongst the trees, you can close your eyes and imagine you're in a small wood in the country.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Lots of secret places and they are staying that way

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Think I've sat in the same spot.

However, I bloody hated Camden, would never go again. Way to busy for me, like one massive rush hour and all the stalls selling the same things.

I'm pretty tucked away from the High street bit but can still hear the thump thump of the music.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like the area by London Bridge south side of the river. Have a walk about,drink in the Globe,walk by the river,have a butchers at the Golden Hinde and eat in a nice restaurant. All a stone's throw from the river.

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By *arnayguyMan
over a year ago

Durham Tees

Take a look at Shepherd Market, in Mayfair. It is a quaint little Dickensian oasis just off Piccadilly. It used to have a red light reputation but i think it has gone now.

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By *anchestercubMan
over a year ago

manchester & NI

"Take a look at Shepherd Market, in Mayfair. It is a quaint little Dickensian oasis just off Piccadilly. It used to have a red light reputation but i think it has gone now."

It's very much under threat from redevelopment via rent increases, a lot of the independent businesses (that don't cater to the wealthy) have already had to close around Shepherd Market, Shepherd & Curzon streets.

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By *arnayguyMan
over a year ago

Durham Tees

If you are near Charing Cross Station, take a walk down Villiers Street, then along the arches under the station. You will come to Craven Passage, another tiny street from a bygone age. The Ship & Shovel Pub is in old buildings on both sides of the street and a lovely place to call in, hidded away but so close to the heart of London.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Shoreditch is very trendy now.

Primrose hill is worth a bit of a walk about and a pub crawl.

Fitzrovia has some lovely pubs and eating places.

Chiltern street near Marylebone is the up and coming area with some lovely pubs and restaurants.

Blackfriars and up to Fleet Street is well with a crawl.

London has loads to offer.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Johnny Simon has his shop in chiltern St. He was the first person to sell the Ivy League style loved by the mods. He still stocks genuine Baracuta Harrington jackets like the ones Ryan Oneil wore in Peyton Place

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"If you are near Charing Cross Station, take a walk down Villiers Street, then along the arches under the station. You will come to Craven Passage, another tiny street from a bygone age. The Ship & Shovel Pub is in old buildings on both sides of the street and a lovely place to call in, hidded away but so close to the heart of London."

On our way to try this one cheers guys.

Will have a look at Chilter street too

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

Welwyn Garden City is nice

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No it isn't

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By *radleyandRavenCouple
over a year ago

Herts

Ah, I love that bit of Camden Lock...

Used to love sitting canal-side in the area outside Weatherspoons in Summer, pint of Koppaberg and a fag (before I fell pregnant), watching the canal boats and the world go by, ducks/geese chirping, music beating softly from the bar across the bridge, just wasting time without a care in the World.

Ahhh, the good old days...

- Amy. x

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By *radleyandRavenCouple
over a year ago

Herts

Done the boat trip to Little Venice, it's not that great to be fair...

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By *aveplym1981Man
over a year ago

Plymouth

Is the any good markets still goin on around London x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

highgate woods are magical for a morning walk..you feel miles from anywhere..and then you can wander to the cemetery,interesting and very pretty!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Is the any good markets still goin on around London x"

columbia rd is wonderful..flower market...now lots of quirky shops and coffee places there too

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By *aul DeUther-OneMan
over a year ago

Sussex

Area around London Bridge (railway station) is getting pretty trendy- Southwark- Borough Market, Globe Theatre Bankside Power station.

My vote has to go to Greenwich- the old part near the Royal Naval College and hospital where the observatory and Cutty Sark.- Pubs, Parks and stunning views of the city at night.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

greenwich is lovely..great market there too at weekends!

abney park cemetery in stoke newington is a little oasis too...tidied up, but thankfully not too much,its a nature reserve..nice to get food from the weekend farmers market and take it into the cemetery for some peace and quiet among the beautiful victorian gravestones..some really crazy-looking monuments there!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Shhhhh c

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By *ratty_DamselWoman
over a year ago

London.

"Lots of secret places and they are staying that way"

Well said.....

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"greenwich is lovely..great market there too at weekends!

Abney Park is celebrating 175 years this year. They had a Victorian Day today. It's one of my favourites to go to. The Salvation Army Booths are buried there too.

If you're going to Greenwich do it via the foot tunnel from Island Gardens.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"greenwich is lovely..great market there too at weekends!

Abney Park is celebrating 175 years this year. They had a Victorian Day today. It's one of my favourites to go to. The Salvation Army Booths are buried there too.

If you're going to Greenwich do it via the foot tunnel from Island Gardens.

wish i still lived minutes from abney park! it has the oldest double grave for a lesbian couple..and my great great...not sure how many greats,grandfather who was one of the first socialist politicians..

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"greenwich is lovely..great market there too at weekends!

Abney Park is celebrating 175 years this year. They had a Victorian Day today. It's one of my favourites to go to. The Salvation Army Booths are buried there too.

If you're going to Greenwich do it via the foot tunnel from Island Gardens.

One of my exes (from 1,000 years ago) was on the team of activists that saved it from being sold to private developers.

I love standing in the middle and forgetting there is any London just a short walk away.

The fact that London has such gems all over the place is the reason I love it so.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Johnny Simon has his shop in chiltern St. He was the first person to sell the Ivy League style loved by the mods. He still stocks genuine Baracuta Harrington jackets like the ones Ryan Oneil wore in Peyton Place"

I have a Barcuta Harrington. It came with a little booklet with pictures of all the stars that have worn them. The ones I can remember are.

Ryan O'Neill

Elvis Presley

Steve McQueen

Jimmy Dean

And a few others

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I bought my Cromby from Johnny Simons Covent Garden shop before he moved

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