Camden Market Dingwalls Camden Town is known for its street markets. The Camden Market is a bustling collection of shops, pubs, and food stalls. First up we have Dingwalls, which has hosted many bands over the years, and was a favorite watering hole of Charlie Watts, David Gilmore, and others. On July 5, 1976, the Ramones played their second UK show at Dingwalls...
Primrose Hill After Camden we headed for Primrose Hill. Our intent was to see if the top of the hill would be good to watch the fireworks later that night. We explored the utterly charming Primrose Hill area and hiked to the top of the hill to check it out. The neighborhood has lots of boutiques and other shops. There were quite a few people staking out their spots...
We started our final day in London by heading to Kensington. There was a run of some sort going on in Kensington Gardens, but it was easy to maneuver around. On the way to Kensington Gardens, we passed by Royal Albert Hall. How many holes does it take to fill the Albert Hall? Across from Royal Albert Hall, at the edge of Kensington Gardens, is the Albert Memorial. We...
Our final day in London would not be complete without a trip to Abbey Road. So much classic music was recorded here (and one very famous album cover shot just steps away). The list is far too long, but here’s a sampling: Glenn Miller, Shirley Bassey, Cliff Richard. The Hollies, Cilla Black, Gerry and the Pacemakers, Billy J Kramer & the Dakotas, Cliff...
Our last supper in England, fittingly spent in a Pub (with a Ted Lasso tie-in). We spent the afternoon/evening in nearby Twickenham, which is charming. Dinner at The Eel Pie Pub was delicious. Bangers and mash, and a yummy curry, washed down with a pint of A Winters Tale. Although they never went inside, the Eel Pie Pub shows up a couple times in Ted Lasso as...