Home to second-hand shops, street food, live music and all things punk and goth, Camden Market has long been one of London’s most iconic alternative culture centres – and a mecca for tourists. (Camden may also have been called the “drug epicentre of London”, but locals are trying to do a thing or two about that.)
The first Camden Lock market opened in 1974, and other markets soon followed suit, resulting in the six-part complex there is today. But over the decades, different music scenes, growing numbers of tourists and a changing local demographic have meant that its offerings – and fashionability – have evolved.
As the area now looks ahead to a major redevelopment project, we’re keen to hear your stories and memories – and see your old photos – of Camden Market. How has it changed over the years? What do you love – or hate – about it? What tales do you have from going there?
From punk to pop-ups, from epic nights out to much-loved market stalls, share your stories, memories and photos of Camden Market with GuardianWitness (by clicking on the blue “contribute” button) and we’ll publish a selection on Guardian Cities.
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