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Love Camden Sharing the best bits of Camden. Brought to you by the Love Camden team at www.lovecamden.org

From the vibrancy of Camden Town to the relaxed village atmosphere of Hampstead and the cultural heart of London that is Bloomsbury, it’s all happening in Camden. This is the official fan page of the Love Team at the London Borough of Camden.

🔥6 Days to Go! Love Notting Hill Carnival? This is for you 🔥Step back into the vibrant spirit of Notting Hill Carnival t...
09/10/2025

🔥6 Days to Go! Love Notting Hill Carnival? This is for you 🔥

Step back into the vibrant spirit of Notting Hill Carnival through an evening of discussion, music and archive image projection – you might even spot yourself!

Join acclaimed photographer and curator for an unforgettable evening delving deep into one of the UK’s most important photographic archives of Carnival and Black British life.

Expect a sensory journey:
✨ Powerful projected images from Watts’ archive
🎧 A bespoke soundscape by
💬 Live Q&A revealing the stories, community and creativity behind these iconic works


📸 Notting Hill Carnival Through the Lens of Ian Watts on 15 October 2025 | 7pm
📍 Claudia Jones Room, Camden Town Hall — the historic birthplace of Britain’s first Caribbean Carnival
🎟️ Pay What You Can — all donations support Umoja Health Forum, empowering African & Caribbean wellbeing in Camden

👉 Reserve your place today from just £1 via lovecamden.org/ian-watts or link in bio








🎞️ LIVE Q&A: Experience Black British Cinema history | 🎟️ £10 onlyCamden Council is proud to present Horace Ové’s semina...
08/10/2025

🎞️ LIVE Q&A: Experience Black British Cinema history | 🎟️ £10 only

Camden Council is proud to present Horace Ové’s seminal film “Pressure” in partnership with

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating a landmark in British cinema in the beautiful surrounds of Everyman King's Cross - and stay for an exclusive live Q&A with the people who know Pressure best, hosted by Black History Studies

Be part of the conversation as Charmaine Simpson (CEO of ) chairs a discussion with:

• Indra Ové, daughter of director Horace Ové and actress
• Rob Buckler, producer of Pressure
• Burt Caesar, acclaimed actor, director, and broadcaster

📅 22 October | 7pm–10pm
📍 Everyman King’s Cross
🎟️ Tickets £10 (Donations to Umoja Health Forum) – book via lovecamden.org/pressure or link in bio

Don’t miss this one-night-only screening and live Q&A, exploring the film’s legacy and its continuing relevance nearly 50 years on.

👉 Book now: lovecamden.org/pressure or link in bio

Part of Camden’s Black History Season





📚 Discover inspiring Camden Black Radicals with Dr Akyaaba Addai-Sebo Join Dr Akyaaba Addai-Sebo, founder of UK Black Hi...
07/10/2025

📚 Discover inspiring Camden Black Radicals with Dr Akyaaba Addai-Sebo

Join Dr Akyaaba Addai-Sebo, founder of UK Black History Month, as he shines a light on the key Pan-Africanists in 1920s-1960s Camden.

🗓️ 23 October 2025 | 7–9pm
📍 Claudia Jones Room, Camden Town Hall

Hosted by Camden activist , a panel discussion will follow with Dr Aleema Gray (curator, researcher and public historian, founder of House of Dread) and Dr Kesewa John, (Historian and lecturer at Goldsmiths, University of London)

The top picture depicts George Padmore whose Camden flat at 22 Cranleigh Street was once the beating heart of Pan-Africanism, a meeting place for minds like C.L.R. James, Amy Ashwood Garvey and Kwame Nkrumah. Find out about the central role he and others played in organising the 5th Pan-African Congress in 1945 which paved way for the independence of many African nations.

Book now from as little as £1 -
🎟️ Pay What You Can donation to the Umoja Health Forum
🔗 Link in bio or lovecamden.org/camden-black-radicals ➡️

Part of Camden's Black History Season






What an incredible start to Camden’s Black History Season 2025 🌟🥁Friday’s launch at was filled with energy, creativity ...
06/10/2025

What an incredible start to Camden’s Black History Season 2025 🌟🥁

Friday’s launch at was filled with energy, creativity and connection. Our brilliant host .xyz guided the evening with warmth and heart, as Cllr Sabrina Francis and Mayor of Camden Eddie Hanson rooted us in this year’s theme: “Standing Firm in Power and Pride.”

We were warmly welcomed by Laura Wright, CEO of The Postal Museum, who generously opened their doors for this special event, giving us the chance to explore their current exhibition Voices of Resistance: Slavery and Post in the Caribbean.

Of course, no Love Camden celebration is complete without an incredible dose of culture. Britny Virginia gave a powerful spoken word performance full of rhythm, emotion and audience participation, while brought pure joy and infectious energy, filling the room with music, dance and celebration (even the Mayor couldn’t resist joining in!). 🥁

It was a great chance to connect before a busy season, share ideas and get excited for all that’s in store

Now it’s time to dive into the programme! Explore what’s on at lovecamden.org/blackhistoryseason — link in bio.






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🎉📸 Now open! Carnival Through the Lens of Ian Watts at Outernet 📸🎉Camden Council is thrilled to partner with to bring y...
06/10/2025

🎉📸 Now open! Carnival Through the Lens of Ian Watts at Outernet 📸🎉

Camden Council is thrilled to partner with to bring you an exclusive, FREE exhibition celebrating the vibrant spirit of Notting Hill Carnival through the masterful photography of the legendary .

Step out of the cold of Charing Cross Road and into this immersive space, where Ian’s striking photography meets a tailor-made soundscape by , creating an unforgettable sensory experience

📅 Exhibition runs throughout October 🕒 Viewing times vary – check before you visit here: https://www.outernet.com/ -screen

✨ Join us on 15th October for a special talk with Ian Watts himself, offering rare insights behind the lens. More info & tickets 👉 Link in bio | lovecamden.org/ian-watts

Part of .camden /’s Black History Season programme

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04/10/2025

📢 Love history? Passionate about social justice?
Don’t miss this inspiring evening with Dr Akyaaba Addai-Sebo (founder of the UK’s Black History Month) Camden Black Radicals ✊️ a powerful exploration of the radical social activism rooted in Camden

The talk will shine a light on the influential work of key Pan-Africanists in Camden between 1920s-1960s, including George Padmore, Amy Ashwood Garvey, C.L.R. James and Kwame Nkrumah

Hosted by Camden activist , the evening will conclude with a lively panel discussion exploring the legacy and future of Pan-African activism.

Book now from as little as £1 -
🎟️ Pay What You Can donation to the Umoja Health Forum 🔗 Link in bio or lovecamden.org/camden-black-radicals ➡️

🗓️ 23 October 2025 | 7–9pm
📍 Claudia Jones Room, Camden Town Hall

Part of Camden's Black History Season



03/10/2025

🌞The perfect antidote to the wintry weather – come and immerse yourself in carnival culture !

We’re so proud to present Carnival Through the Lens of Ian Watts in partnership with 📸

Come down and enjoy this completely free exhibition - a powerful collection of photography from Notting Hill Carnival, brought to life with a vibrant soundscape from .

The exhibition is on for the whole of October, but check out the Outernet’s website for viewing times as it varies, but it should be showing every hour: https://www.outernet.com/ -screen

Don’t miss our talk with Ian Watts on 15th October for an insight behind the lens– check out our link in bio or lovecamden.org/ian-watts



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27/09/2025

🎉 Book now for Camden’s Black History Season: 🎬 Film | 🖌️ Exhibitions | 🎤 Talks | ✂️Family workshops | 🚶🏾‍♀️ Walking tours & more

We're thrilled to be bringing you three months of powerful events celebrating the creativity, excellence and futures of Black people across Camden and the UK.

There’s something for everyone, whether you’re into carnival culture, hidden histories, Afrobeats, photography or just want to be entertained – take your pick!

The line-up is brimming with incredible talent and thought-provoking experiences. Most events are completely FREE or Pay What You Can with donations supporting Camden’s Umoja Health Forum, a local charity promoting health & wellbeing in African & Caribbean communities.

🎟️ Dive into the full programme 👉 Tap link in bio or go to lovecamden.org/blackhistoryseason

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26/09/2025

📸 Step into the heart of Carnival culture with Ian Watts and Lisa Anderson

Join us for this special event, an in-depth conversation exploring one of the UK’s most significant photographic archives of the Notting Hill Carnival and Black British life.

Notting Hill Carnival Through the Lens of Ian Watts

🗓️ 15 October 2025 | 7pm
📍 Claudia Jones Room, Camden Town Hall
🎟️ Pay What You Can — Donations go to Umoja Health Forum

Featuring music from Black Male Beats and a Q&A session, this will be a fascinating insight into Watts’ creative process and the social and cultural history behind his iconic images.
 
This conversation coincides with the unveiling of Watts’ new photo installation at Outernet London at Tottenham Court Road (running 3rd-31st October), tracing Carnival’s evolution from community resistance to one of Europe’s largest street festivals.

Fittingly held at Camden Town Hall, the site of Britain’s first Caribbean Carnival, where we unveiled a blue plaque as part of – shown in video 💚

🎟️ Tickets are a Pay What You Can donation – the proceeds will go to support Umoja Health Forum, a Camden-based charity improving health and wellbeing in African & Caribbean communities.

👉 Secure your spot now from as little as £1 via our link in bio or lovecamden.org/ian-watts


📸 We’re still riding the high from Camden as a Catwalk on Sunday! ✨ Camden High Street was absolutely buzzing as it tran...
25/09/2025

📸 We’re still riding the high from Camden as a Catwalk on Sunday! ✨ Camden High Street was absolutely buzzing as it transformed into an open-air runway and sustainable style hub for a day of fashion, creativity and community, as part of .

From the moment the lights went up, the music hit and the crowds gathered, the energy was electric! We were humbled to see every seat filled and every face turned toward the runway as Camden came alive like only Camden can 🧡 as part of the trial pedestrianisation of our iconic high street.

We kicked off with a Sustainable Fashion Marketplace (supported by ), where reinvention ruled:
👕 Live customisation by 's & – what a show!
🎨 A botanical dye workshop for kids and adults alike, by Auda Sakho
♻️ Clothes swapping, recycling info & family-friendly upcycling with & ’s Environmental Team

Then came the show-stopper 😍 our official runway show in partnership with , telling 60 years of Camden style. From the 1960s to the future of sustainable fashion, we showcased bold designs by , , , - and rising stars from & .

Hosted by the always fabulous , founder & CEO of , the evening opened with speeches from and Cllr Sabrina Francis who reminded us of the ethos behind the event, with a focus on sustainability, creativity and tha unmistakable Camden energy 🌍🫶

A huge thank you to all who made the day unforgettable - including for capturing the magic so beautifully!

21/09/2025

Gorgeous show-stopping finale to ♻️🎉

Celebrating 60 years of Camden’s iconic fashion legacy by transforming Camden High Street into an open-air runway and sustainable fashion haven – honouring the borough’s unique style heritage while putting eco-conscious fashion front and centre.

Part of 's official programme

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