You held my hand so tightly in my pocket
We jumped the train tracks and smoked cigarettes in Camden Town
We ran the streets
We walked through outdoor markets
You lost your bus pass
I gave you my locket
We split a can of Shandy in the swamp in Camden Town
I think you gave me my first French kiss
As I recall I didn't really like it
You made me a crown out of a daisy chain and pledged your love to me again and again
And again in Camden Town
You got a fake tattoo of skull and cross bones
We bought a 10 quid bag of magic mushrooms
We at our fish and chips under the bridge in Camden Town
We stole a key chain from a German tourist
I showed my scars
You showed me all your card tricks
We carved our names in a graffiti wall in Camden Town
I think you gave me my first French kiss
As I recall I really think I liked it
You gave me a ring from a bubblegum machine and promised one day you would marry me
Marry me in Camden Town
My brother told on me when I got back home
My mother said it's not where nice girls should go
And I got banned until all kingdom come from Camden Town
From Camden Town"
.....Song lyrics by Michelle Featherstone which describes perfectly the atmosphere of Camden.
With not having been to Camden for a couple of months, I was desperately seeking a craving! The perfect opportunity arose when my friend from Manchester (currently undergoing a graphic design placement in london) suggested we meet up for the day in Camden....I forgot just how much I love the place. If i had money to spare, there would have been no doubt that I returned to Rochester with a bag, or few bag loads of beautiful items, however I was only allowed to admire them in the shops as a certain New York trip is robbing my expenses (not that I'm complaining.) Anyway I have memorised a few, very important, items such as silver and turquoise stone ring, some black-chain wellington boots, ready for festival season, and a few vintage necklaces which I had my eye on. I will be sure to go back as soon as possible when that money tree in front of my window has fully blossomed.
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