Berwick Street Traders Society

24/08/2026

https://medium.com/walk-on-the-wild-side/berwick-street-market-a5007f4cdea5

04/07/2026

HAS CAMDEN TOWN BECOME 'GENERIC'?

One of Camden Town’s cornerstone arts businesses is quitting the high street and heading to Shoreditch – because its owner says the Town Hall has “wonky priorities” when it comes to protecting and enhancing NW1.

In a blow to Camden Town’s claims to be a hotbed of culture, the Camden Open Air Gallery, which specializes in contemporary art works, is closing for good today (Saturday).

Owner Finn Brewster Doherty told the Camden. New Journal that crime, anti-social behaviour and a pedestrianisation scheme have meant his business is no longer viable – and with a heavy heart, he is waving goodbye.

Mr Brewster Doherty said: “I do not think people really understand the dodginess that goes on – and that is why we are leaving.”

Mr Brewster Doherty’s family has long been involved in the success of the high street. His mother, Karen Doherty, ran the famous Camden Brasserie for many years. Mr Brewster Doherty opened the gallery in 2021 and has exhibited works by critically acclaimed street artists.

He said: “Camden Town is a place that has lost too much. It used to have so much on offer that was different, but now it has become so generic.”

He added that a mixture of street crime and traders selling counterfeit goods had taken its toll

04/07/2026

Only the best quality fruits and juices and wit a lovely pair.

18/04/2026

https://sohodairy.com/a-mayor-who-doesnt-care/

29/03/2026

Hey! First day of summer (let’s hope)

30/01/2026

In loving memory of Stephen Fletcher aka “Gazza” who passed away at Whipps Cross last Saturday in the company of Jimmy in the morning and Gary in the afternoon. Our thanks to and

17/01/2026

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/sadiq-khan-oxford-street-quango-labour-adam-hug-westminster-council-b1265393.html

‘We would rather this body didn’t exist and we weren’t here’ says Westminster council leader