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Final farewell to much-loved rag-and-bone favourite Alf

Tributes to familiar face of the streets as old pals gather to remember their friend

THE lament of a lone bagpiper accompanied rag-and-bone man Alf Masterson to his final resting place on Tuesday. > more

Kentish Town
Kentish Town grew up around an ancient thoroughfare North on the line of the now submerged Fleet river.  Originally named Kentistonne, it was once a quiet medieval village of pastures and farms and before the 18th Century was a genteel country retreat.  An influx of new residents followed in the 18th Century, along with the building of railways and post-war, much new housing was built.  A lively off-shoot of Camden Town, with prominent music venue the Kentish Town Forum, and notable pubs such as the Assembly House, one of the oldest in Camden.

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Places of Interest:
Kentish Town City Farm,  - 1 Cressfield Close, Kentish Town, London, NW5 4BN.  Large city farm in the heart of Camden.

The Kentish Town Forum - 9-17 Highgate Road, Kentish Town, London NW5 1JY.  Major venue on the gig scene hosting many top acts.

Kentish Town Sports Centre - Prince of Wales Road, London NW5 3LE.  Large sports centre with three pools, gym and exercise rooms. 

Transport:
Kentish Town station – Northern Line and Thameslink.
Kentish Town West station - Silverlink
Tufnell Park – Northern Line

Councillors:

Meric Apak (L) 020 7974 3111 meric.apak@camden.gov.uk

Georgia Gould (L) 020 7974 3111 georgia.gould@camden.gov.uk

Jenny Headlam-Wells (L) 020 7974 3111 jenny.headlam-wells@camden.gov.uk

Hospital:
Royal Free Hampstead, Pond Street, London, NW3 2QG