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If someone wants to experience the subculture of London, undoubtedly Camden Lock market is the best choice. It is an extremely multi-culture place, we can find the British youth culture here, such as dressing, music, and decoration. Surprisingly enough, we still can find the British old fashion style: Punks (which was popular between 1970 and 1980). In addition, we can find many exotic products, such as Indian, Moroccan, Africa, Japanese, and Chinese. For a foreign people, the most interesting thing is the antique. You can find the tableware, furniture, suitcase, toy and all kinds of secondhand products; from this we can image the old life style of British. In fact, there are several markets compose these area, each market has different style. To my mind, it is a little bit like the Xi-Men Ding, Tian-Mu or some night markets in Taiwan. Also, it is a new perspective to discover London. Sam


Camden town is an absolutely fantastic place which reveals the subculture of London. Practically, you must be fairy surprise that you can find several interesting markets along the regent’s canal in the city center. Moreover, the markets not only sell a choice of erotic goods but also exhibit the multi-cultures which include India, Morocco, Africa, and Japan. Therefore you could experience a wide variety of cultures including music, foods, dressings, fashion, crafts and arts.
The most substantial place is Camden Lock Market which has grown swiftly since its opening in 1974.therefore, if you visit the indoor market, you will see the gorgeous decoration which is 1970s. Especially, there is an antique market and sell unbelievable goods as history museum. Surprisingly, I felt that I had been to the 1970s after I walked through the antique market as a movie.
In short, if you have time to visit London and interest the sub-cultures, you could come to Camden town, although you just walk along the canal for the relaxing atmosphere. Ally
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