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A photographic Tour of Camden, London in the 1980s by Peter Marshall

Camden is an inner northern district of London, in the historic county of Middlesex. It became a borough in 1965 by the amalgamation of the former metropolitan boroughs of Hampstead, Holborn, and St. Pancras. It was named after an English Judge Charles Pratt. He also provided land for construction in 1791. Some of the places in Camden remain associated with these landlords, notably the dukes of Bedford, the Lords Southampton, and the Somers family.
Today Camden is famous for its entertainment venues, food chains, shopping malls, and markets. There are many historic landmarks and museums in Camden.

Here below are some amazing nostalgic photos of Camden in the 1980s. These photographs capture street scenes, roads, and everyday life. Photographer Peter Marshall captured these photographs.

Also, check his photographs of Deptford and graffiti in London.

#1 Chamberlaine, Cycles, Kentish Town Rd, Kentish Town, Camden, 1986

#3 F W Collins, Ironmongers, Earlham St, Covent Garden, Camden, 1987

#4 Kings Cross Rd, Leeke St, Pentonville, Camden, 1986

#17 Finials, Washing posts, St Mary’s House, Drummond Crescent, Somers Town, Camden, 1987

#18 Free Nelson Mandela – Birthday March and Rally, 1986

#21 Phoenix Cafe, Chalton St, Somers Town, Camden, 1986

#24 Hockey, St Leonard’s Square, Kentish Town, Camden, 1986

#27 Neasden Electronics, Tandoori Cottage, Finchley Rd, Camden, 1988

#30 Town and Country Club, Kentish Town Rd, Camden, 1987

#32 G Davis Is Innocent O.K., Mornington Crescent area, Camden, 1980

#33 George’s Barber Shop, Hampstead Rd, Camden, 1986

#39 Washing posts, Aldenham St, Somers Town, Camden, 1987,

#40 Viniron Traders, Greengrocers, Drummond St, Euston, Camden, 1987,

#41 Video Shop, Whitfield St, Fitzrovia, Camden, 1987,

#43 Town and Country Club, Kentish Town Rd, Camden, 1987

#44 Tom Cribb, Pub, Panton St, Oxendon St, Westminster, 1987,

#45 The Cleveland, Post Office Tower, Cleveland St, Fitzrovia, E=Westminster, Camden, 1987

#46 Shops, Kentish Town Rd, Kentish Town, Camden, 1987

#48 SCS, Car Sales, Baynes St, Royal College St, Camden, 1987

#49 Rodos, Greek, Restaurant, St Giles High St, St Giles, Camden, 1987

#50 Regents Canal, Cumberland Basin, Primrose Hill, Camden, 1987

#52 Rathbone Arts Club, Fitzrovia, Westminster, Camden, 1987

#53 Rasoi, Indian, Restaurant, Hanway St, St Giles, Westminster, Camden, 1987

#54 Pollock’s, Toy Museum, Whitfield St, Fitzrovia, Camden, 1987

#59 Greengrocer, Cleveland St, Fitzrovia, Westminster, Camden, 1987

#61 Gents, Hairdresser, Chalton St, Somers Town, Camden, 1987

#67 Cosmas Tavern, Greek, Restaurant, Goodge St, Camden, 1987,

#68 Cannon, Cinema, 30, Tottenham Court Rd, Fitzrovia, Camden, 1987

#71 Bill Lewington, Music, Shaftesbury Ave, Camden, 1987

#72 Andy’s, Guitar Centre, Denmark St, St Giles, Camden, 1987

#73 Andy’s, Guitar Centre, Denmark St, St Giles, Camden, 1987

#74 Alan’s Stores, Chalton St, Somers Town, Camden, 1987

#75 Phoenix Cafe, Chalton St, Somers Town, Camden, 1987

Written by Aung Budhh

Husband + Father + librarian + Poet + Traveler + Proud Buddhist. I love you with the breath, the smiles and the tears of all my life.

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