The Camden Markets are a number of adjoining large markets in Camden Town near the Hampstead Road Lock of the Regent’s Canal (which is usually called Camden Lock), often called collectively “Camden Market” or “Camden Lock”. The stalls sell crafts, clothing, bric-a-brac, fast food, and other things. It is the fourth most popular visitor attraction in London, attracting approximately 100,000 people each weekend. It began in its present form in 1974 when the Camden Lock crafts market was formed. There was a small local food market in Inverness Street long before that; as of 2008 this market retains only three fruit and vegetable stalls in addition to stalls like those in the other markets.

My guide book recommended two different markets besides Portobello market, the first was Camden town and the other was Brixton. We went to both on Saturday, but only one impressed us, the other was totally disappointing. Camden town market, obviously was the happening one. There was tons of great food places, and we even found a Malaysian family from Penang which had their own restaurant serving amazing Malaysian Chinese food! Yum. There were all kinds of unique clothing with stalls from all over the world. This place is a must, however forget about Brixton. Totally dodgy and not worth it at all.

On this day in History..

• Nick's Day Off - 2003
• The Meaning Behind Words - 2003
• The End Of An Era - 2003
• Have I grown up? - 2003
• Blast from the Past - 2003
• An Evening at the Ballet.. - 2005
• The weekend that was not so happening..... - 2006
• Time is infinite, you cant waste time... - 2006
• JJCM :- Korean Food, Mongolia - 2007
• A Trip to Zaizan - 2007
• A Local Snack - 2007
• London Calling :- Nicktay & Sarafoo Together Again - 2008

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