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The Kentish Town Heritage Collection

A growing library of articles exploring the architecture, history, and personalities that shaped NW5.

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Origins
The Early History of Kentish Town
How the early history helps explain the formation of modern Kentish Town.
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Origins
From Rural Lands to NW5 Suburbia
How rural evolution helps explain the formation of modern Kentish Town.
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Origins
The Great Estates of Kentish Town
How the great estates helps explain the formation of modern Kentish Town.
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Origins
The Meaning Behind the Name Kentish Town
How the name helps explain the formation of modern Kentish Town.
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Origins
The Building Boom in Kentish Town
How the building boom helps explain the formation of modern Kentish Town.
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Origins
The Impact of Turnpikes on Kentish Town
How early roads helps explain the formation of modern Kentish Town.
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Origins
The Agricultural Past of NW5
How farming history helps explain the formation of modern Kentish Town.
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Origins
Victorian Speculation in Kentish Town
How building speculation helps explain the formation of modern Kentish Town.
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Origins
The Settling of NW5
How the settling of the area helps explain the formation of modern Kentish Town.
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Origins
The Early Foundations of Kentish Town Road
How early building helps explain the formation of modern Kentish Town.
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XI
Infrastructure
The History of Kentish Town Station
Roads and rails that shaped the district around Kentish Town Station.
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XII
Infrastructure
The Railway Impact on NW5
Roads and rails that shaped the district around the railways in Kentish Town.
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XIII
Infrastructure
The Omnibus Routes of Kentish Town
Transport networks that shaped the district around Kentish Town.
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XIV
Infrastructure
The Making of Kentish Town Road Infrastructure
Urban planning that shaped the district around Kentish Town Road.
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Infrastructure
Transport Hubs and Growth in Kentish Town
Roads and rails that shaped the district around Kentish Town.
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XVI
Infrastructure
The Tramways of Early Kentish Town
Transport networks that shaped the district around Kentish Town.
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XVII
Infrastructure
The Evolution of Fortess Road Traffic
Roads and rails that shaped the district around Fortess Road.
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XVIII
Infrastructure
Connectivity and NW5 Property
Roads and rails that shaped the district around the local property market.
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XIX
Infrastructure
The Impact of the Tube on Kentish Town
Roads and rails that shaped the district around the Underground.
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Infrastructure
Infrastructure and Kentish Town Architecture
Urban planning that shaped the district around Kentish Town.
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XXI
Architecture
The Historic Houses of Kentish Town
A close read of the historic houses of Kentish Town and what it reveals about NW5 design.
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XXII
Architecture
Victorian Terrace Housing in NW5
A close read of victorian terrace housing in NW5 and what it reveals about NW5 design.
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XXIII
Architecture
Mansion Flats Design in Kentish Town
A close read of mansion flats design and what it reveals about NW5 design.
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XXIV
Architecture
The Red Brick Suburbs of Kentish Town
A close read of the red brick suburbs and what it reveals about NW5 design.
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Architecture
The Influence of Architects on Kentish Town
A close read of the architectural influence and what it reveals about NW5 design.
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XXVI
Architecture
The Evolution of the Kentish Town Villa
A close read of the evolution of the Kentish Town villa and what it reveals about NW5 design.
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XXVII
Architecture
Edwardian Facades in NW5
A close read of edwardian facades and what it reveals about NW5 design.
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XXVIII
Architecture
The Mock-Tudor Revival in Kentish Town
A close read of the mock-tudor revival and what it reveals about NW5 design.
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XXIX
Architecture
The Arts and Crafts Influence in NW5
A close read of the arts and crafts influence and what it reveals about NW5 design.
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Architecture
Public Building Architecture in Kentish Town
A close read of public building architecture and what it reveals about NW5 design.
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XXXI
Street
Kentish Town Road History
A street-level look at Kentish Town Road history and the making of Kentish Town's atmosphere.
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XXXII
Street
Fortess Road History
A street-level look at Fortess Road history and the making of Kentish Town's atmosphere.
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XXXIII
Street
The Charm of Kentish Town Avenues
A street-level look at avenues and the making of Kentish Town's atmosphere.
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XXXIV
Street
The Making of NW5 Streets
A street-level look at NW5 streets and the making of Kentish Town's atmosphere.
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Street
The Character of Kentish Town Mews
A street-level look at mews and the making of Kentish Town's atmosphere.
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XXXVI
Street
Exploring the Core of Kentish Town
A street-level look at the core of the area and the making of Kentish Town's atmosphere.
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XXXVII
Street
Residential Life on Kentish Town Road
A street-level look at residential life on Kentish Town Road and the making of Kentish Town's atmosphere.
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Street
The Evolution of NW5 Terraces
A street-level look at terraces and the making of Kentish Town's atmosphere.
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Street
The Story of Kentish Town Gardens
A street-level look at the gardens and the making of Kentish Town's atmosphere.
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Street
The Atmosphere of Kentish Town Roads
A street-level look at roads and the making of Kentish Town's atmosphere.
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Institution
The History of The Forum
Why The Forum mattered to local life and wider London culture.
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XLII
Institution
The Local Libraries of Kentish Town
Why local libraries mattered to local life and wider London culture.
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XLIII
Institution
Community Centers of NW5
Why community centers mattered to local life and wider London culture.
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XLIV
Institution
The Growth of Kentish Town Schools
Why schools of NW5 mattered to local life and wider London culture.
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Institution
The Historic Pubs of Kentish Town
Why the historic pubs of NW5 mattered to local life and wider London culture.
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Institution
The Churches of Kentish Town
Why churches mattered to local life and wider London culture.
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Institution
The Fire Stations of NW5
Why fire stations mattered to local life and wider London culture.
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Institution
The Development of Kentish Town Hospitals
Why hospitals mattered to local life and wider London culture.
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Institution
The Post Offices of Early Kentish Town
Why post offices mattered to local life and wider London culture.
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Institution
The Cultural Venues of Kentish Town
Why cultural venues mattered to local life and wider London culture.
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Culture
Famous Residents of Kentish Town
Famous residents of Kentish Town and the creative life that gave NW5 a larger public meaning.
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Culture
The Literary Life of NW5
The literary life of NW5 and the creative life that gave NW5 a larger public meaning.
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Culture
The Artistic Legacy of Kentish Town
The artistic legacy of Kentish Town and the creative life that gave NW5 a larger public meaning.
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Culture
Cultural Diversity in Modern Kentish Town
Cultural diversity in modern NW5 and the creative life that gave NW5 a larger public meaning.
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Culture
The Theatrical History of Kentish Town
The theatrical history of Kentish Town and the creative life that gave NW5 a larger public meaning.
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Culture
Musical Heritage in NW5
Musical heritage in NW5 and the creative life that gave NW5 a larger public meaning.
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LVII
Culture
Post-War Demographics in Kentish Town
Post-war demographics in Kentish Town and the creative life that gave NW5 a larger public meaning.
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Culture
The Cafe Culture of Kentish Town Road
The cafe culture of Kentish Town Road and the creative life that gave NW5 a larger public meaning.
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Culture
How Kentish Town Found Its Voice
How Kentish Town found its voice and the creative life that gave NW5 a larger public meaning.
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Culture
Broadcasting and Media in Kentish Town
Broadcasting and media in Kentish Town and the creative life that gave NW5 a larger public meaning.
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Domestic
Adapting the Kentish Town Home
How adapting the Kentish Town home connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
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LXII
Domestic
Victorian Terraces and Modern Living in NW5
How victorian terraces connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
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LXIII
Domestic
The Servants' Quarters of Kentish Town
How the servants' quarters connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
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LXIV
Domestic
Rear Extensions in NW5
How rear extensions connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
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LXV
Domestic
Converting Lofts in Kentish Town
How loft conversions connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
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Domestic
Kitchens in Edwardian Flats in NW5
How kitchens connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
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Domestic
Bathrooms and Heating in Kentish Town Homes
How bathrooms connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
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Domestic
The Flow of the NW5 House
How the flow of the house connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
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LXIX
Domestic
Restoring Original Features in Kentish Town
How restoring original features connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
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Domestic
Open Plan Living in NW5 Blocks
How open plan living connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
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LXXI
Planning
Kentish Town Conservation Areas Explained
What Kentish Town conservation areas means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
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LXXII
Planning
Planning Rules for Kentish Town Facades
What planning rules for facades means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
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LXXIII
Planning
Listed Buildings in NW5
What listed buildings in NW5 means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
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LXXIV
Planning
Basement Extensions in Kentish Town
What basement extensions means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
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LXXV
Planning
Rear Extensions and Setbacks in Kentish Town
What rear extensions means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
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Planning
Protecting the NW5 Heritage
What protecting heritage means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
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LXXVII
Planning
Trees and Boundaries in NW5 Planning
What trees and boundaries means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
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Planning
Roof Developments and Conservation in Kentish Town
What roof developments means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
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LXXIX
Planning
Licences to Alter in NW5 Flats
What licences to alter means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
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Planning
Retrofit vs Heritage in Kentish Town
What retrofit vs heritage means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
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LXXXI
Landscape
The Green Spaces of Talacre Gardens
The physical setting around Talacre Gardens and why it still matters.
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Landscape
The Influence of Talacre Gardens on Kentish Town
The physical setting around Talacre Gardens and why it still matters.
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LXXXIII
Landscape
The Planting of Street Trees in NW5
The physical setting around street trees in NW5 and why it still matters.
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Landscape
The Verges and Hedges of Kentish Town
The physical setting around verges and hedges and why it still matters.
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LXXXV
Landscape
The Lost Rivers of NW5
The physical setting around the lost rivers of NW5 and why it still matters.
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LXXXVI
Landscape
Ecology and Urban Wildlife in Kentish Town
The physical setting around ecology and urban wildlife and why it still matters.
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Landscape
Private Front Gardens in NW5
The physical setting around private front gardens and why it still matters.
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Landscape
Public Squares in Kentish Town
The physical setting around public squares and why it still matters.
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Landscape
The Green Character of NW5
The physical setting around the green character and why it still matters.
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Landscape
How Low-Density Planning Shaped Kentish Town
The physical setting around low-density planning and why it still matters.
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Guide
Why Buyers Love Kentish Town
Why buyers love Kentish Town in the wider story of Kentish Town's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
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Guide
Kentish Town vs Neighbouring Districts
Kentish Town vs neighbouring districts in the wider story of Kentish Town's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
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Guide
The Property Market History of NW5
The property market history in the wider story of Kentish Town's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
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Guide
Guide to Renovating a Kentish Town Flat
Guide to renovating a Kentish Town flat in the wider story of Kentish Town's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
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Guide
Guide to Renovating a Victorian Terrace in NW5
Guide to renovating a victorian terrace in the wider story of Kentish Town's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
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Guide
Best Streets for Family Homes in Kentish Town
Best streets for family homes in the wider story of Kentish Town's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
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Guide
The Appeal of NW5 Period Features
The appeal of NW5 period features in the wider story of Kentish Town's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
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Guide
Understanding the Kentish Town Character
Understanding the local character in the wider story of Kentish Town's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
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Guide
The Future of Kentish Town Heritage
The future of Kentish Town heritage in the wider story of Kentish Town's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
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Guide
Why NW5 Maintains Its Value
Why NW5 maintains its value in the wider story of Kentish Town's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
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