Camden Town fire 10 February 2008
Posted by Anders Hanson in Life, London.Tags: camden town, fire, London
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I’m shocked to see the reports of the fire in Camden Town last night. It’s always slightly surreal when somewhere well known or that you know personally is destroyed in this way. From what I’ve read it seems as though the main damage is to the Hawley Arms and only a part of the market, with most of it escaping damage, but that is bad enough with this place being such a huge attraction that is not only unique in the UK but a real icon of London.
I have been to Camden Town quite a bit over the last few years as it was where I would always meet up with one of my friends when I was in London. Even if you never buy anything, it’s just a fascinating place to spend time just wandering and enjoying all the sights, sounds and smells…. oh and the pancakes too.
There is more about the fire from someone who lives nearby on Ben Greening’s blog.
I think it is terrible that the camden market got burnt down. It was a different place and a place where poeple such as rockers could go there, and do their own thing. It was a part of that was hidden. I just think who would do this. How could someone do this. It is ridiculous!! The Camden Market to many people is that it is a place to relax and just get stuff where, can not be found at places such as Oxford Circus. I have been at Camden just once. Luckily, I was going to go Camden on Saturday, but I didn’t. Camden showed that there is not only a place for people like chavs to go, there is a place for rockers as well to go.
When I found out the news about Camden, it was surprising, I just found out today. This place was a place where you could be yourself. Now some idiot or some incident happened because of their stupidity.
It’s sad that the fire had to happen, but for what it’s worth, let’s be glad it wasn’t more widespread and didn’t take in the rest of that wonderful neighbourhood.
Wish the vendors well, let’s hope they can get back on their feet soon.