Camden Square
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Camden Square is a rectangular town square
in the London Borough of Camden
running parallel to Camden Road north of central Camden
. Amy Winehouse
and Orlando Jewitt
both lived and died on the square, and one of its houses once housed the West African Students' Union
. It now has a playground and dog walking area, and St Paul's Church
is at the north end. It has a perimeter of 200m. At the south end is the London Irish Centre
.
Town square
A town square is an open public space commonly found in the heart of a traditional town used for community gatherings. Other names for town square are civic center, city square, urban square, market square, public square, and town green.Most town squares are hardscapes suitable for open markets,...
in the London Borough of Camden
London Borough of Camden
In 1801, the civil parishes that form the modern borough were already developed and had a total population of 96,795. This continued to rise swiftly throughout the 19th century, as the district became built up; reaching 270,197 in the middle of the century...
running parallel to Camden Road north of central Camden
Camden Town
-Economy:In recent years, entertainment-related businesses and a Holiday Inn have moved into the area. A number of retail and food chain outlets have replaced independent shops driven out by high rents and redevelopment. Restaurants have thrived, with the variety of culinary traditions found in...
. Amy Winehouse
Amy Winehouse
Amy Jade Winehouse was an English singer-songwriter known for her powerful deep contralto vocals and her eclectic mix of musical genres including R&B, soul and jazz. Winehouse's 2003 debut album, Frank, was critically successful in the UK and was nominated for the Mercury Prize...
and Orlando Jewitt
Orlando Jewitt
Thomas Orlando Sheldon Jewitt was an English architectural wood-engraver.-Biography:Thomas Orlando Sheldon Jewitt was born in Buxton, Derbyshire, the son of Arthur Jewitt and brother to Llewellyn Jewitt....
both lived and died on the square, and one of its houses once housed the West African Students' Union
West African Students' Union
The West African Students' Union was an association of students from various West African countries who were studying in the United Kingdom.-Origins:...
. It now has a playground and dog walking area, and St Paul's Church
St Paul's Church, Camden Square
St Paul's Church is a church dedicated to Paul the Apostle on Camden Square in Camden, north London. It is called St Paul's because the estate was owned originally by the canons of St Paul’s Cathedral....
is at the north end. It has a perimeter of 200m. At the south end is the London Irish Centre
London Irish Centre
The London Irish Centre is a Camden based charity which has served the Irish community for over fifty years.-External links:*...
.
External links
- http://www.londontown.com/LondonStreets/camden_square_4a0.html