MIKYSALT Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 The main part of Camden lock Market survives blaze I went there this morning and the main market was open seemingly unaffected by the fire .The lock area where you get the boat to little venice was cordoned of but there was no sign of damage. From the canal side it looked like the backs of fourOR five buildings on chalk farm road were burnt,but The fire didn’t appear to have crossed the railway or road ,and the coloured railing by the cannel were in tact all the shops on chalk farm road on the other side of the bridge were open But its clearly a disaster for all the stall holders and pub shops in the effect part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlympIAN1981 Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 I don't mean to be harbinger of doom or anything.. but anyone remember what I said a little while ago about, er, "unexplained fires" in the run up to the Games? Bet you a pint in the Hawley Arms the market is rebuilt as a "gentrified" shopping arcade, with swanky apartments above.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKYSALT Posted February 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 I don't mean to be harbinger of doom or anything.. but anyone remember what I said a little while ago about, er, "unexplained fires" in the run up to the Games? Bet you a pint in the Hawley Arms the market is rebuilt as a "gentrified" shopping arcade, with swanky apartments above.. That better not happen. If they do anything other than restore it to the way it was and put the original stall holders /shops ect back I will view it with suspicion. Some news papers are trying to suggest the Hawley arms may have to be demolished I think that is ridiculous, I’ve never seen such a sturdy looking building. that goes for the buildings on chalk farm road as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 No need to worry. According to Amy Winehouse "Camden Town aint burning down". So, we can all rest easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlympIAN1981 Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 That better not happen.If they do anything other than restore it to the way it was and put the original stall holders /shops ect back I will view it with suspicion. Some news papers are trying to suggest the Hawley arms may have to be demolished I think that is ridiculous, I’ve never seen such a sturdy looking building. that goes for the buildings on chalk farm road as well. With you on that one MIKYSALT - Camden market is one of the places with the most exuberant character and vibrancy in the city. That character and vibrancy must be maintained by restoring the market to a modern recreation of its original condition. This definitely isn't the time for profiteering and gentrification - I just hope the unpredictable market forces play in the market's favour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlympIAN1981 Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 Oops - play in Camden Market's favour I mean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tower Bridge Fox Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 Camden market has its own eclectic way of doing things, that embraces the history of the area ,I know what you mean ,but you have to be carfull using words like modern recreation as thats how some would describe the office blocks at spitelfields,which is what camden dosent want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKYSALT Posted February 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Its got to be said though seeing the arches demolished , the fire damage is the least of Camden markets problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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