Twilight Zone (Camden Town)

Member Name: trevmit

Product:	Camden Town
Date:	03/01/08 (214 review reads)
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Advantages: So much happening and a place that is different

Disadvantages: Run down and bleak area

Camden Town is an unusual and odd area of London, located in the middle of two neighbouring rich areas St Johns Wood and Primrose Hill, both areas only ten minutes away from Camden. So really it's a bit of a misfit location wise as Camden Town has nothing posh about it, it's more of a shabby and bit of a run down place. This area hasn't changed in years and although dirty looking it still continues to attract thousands of people as well as tourists from all over who want to visit this grey bleak place they call Camden Town.

I am always visiting the twilight zone, that's what I call this place it's so different and unique when compared to many places in London. When walking down Camden High Street and Camden Lock it feels like I am in another place/era and in this area always expect the unexpected. This place is strange and weird but in a good way, the people don't care what they wear and how they look and you will soon feel that it is you who is the odd looking one with wearing 501 Levi jeans and Ben Sherman shirt and not them with their hundred piercings and trillion tattoos not to mention the Gothic look. There are some strange fashion trends that can be found in Camden Town and that's what makes this place so appealing.

Designer cloths have no chance of selling in this area as this is not what the people want unless it Timberland or Caterpillar stuff. The clothing items in Camden Town market and Camden Lock is normally second hand cloths or weird and unusual clothing that you either like or don't. There is a lot of leather stuff and unusual looking shoes that you need to be quite brave to wear. It gets very busy, and crowds of people are everywhere especially on Sundays. There are also lots of pubs and good restaurants and the nightlife and clubs in Camden are vibrant and buzzing. A good place to visit if you want to experience something different, the shops the people and ambiance of the place will get you hooked and you will return for more.

Summary: Twilight Zone but in a good way