Even Bridges are covered in graffiti at Camden Market.
It is a great idea to sit down on the staircase and enjoy the afternoon sunshine with friends at Camden Market.
London is a combination of history and modern. In this city people can not only explore the trace of history but also enjoy the fresh, energetic and youthful vibe. Camden Market is definitely one of the spots that is worth visit to experience the young people’s lifestyle in London. Camden Market is a district where crafts, clothing and street food stalls gathered. The market started at the beginning of the century when a small Sunday craft market operated around Camden Lock in 1974. Today the market is open seven days a week and is still around Camden Lock. Get off at tube station Camden Town, the Camden Market is within five-minutes’ walk away.
Graffiti are on walls and signs at Camden Market.
Crafts, albums, posters, creative objects and second hand books at Camden Market.
The artistic atmosphere is easily sensed around Camden Market since art is an important way for young people to express their ideas and feelings. There are graffiti on every wall, signs and even bridges at Camden Market. Also crafts, clothing, albums and souvenirs sold in the shops are artistic and exquisite.
Amy Winehouse's statue at Camden Market.
Pictures of Amy Winehouse are everywhere at Camden Market. Like in this photo above her photograph is outside a shop.
The two main elements you may notice when you walk through the narrow pass ways are Amy Winehouse and steampunk. Products about Amy Winehouse can be seen everywhere at Camden Market. Before she died in 2011, Amy Winehouse spent a lot of time in Camden Town. She even died in her house nearby Camden Square. So Camden Market is her place. Fans from all over the world associate her with this place and come to Camden Market where they feel like she remains forever. There is even an Amy Winehouse statue which was unveiled three years ago at the market.
Steampunk clothes displayed in front of a shop.
There are also elegant steampunk clothing stores everywhere at Camden Market. Maybe it is because at the area where Camden Market is at today was used to be a bunch of warehouse. Clothes, decorations as well as accessories sold in the shops are beautiful and spooky at the same time. But they are definitely hard to be seen anywhere else.
