Camden Town grow out of the development of the Regent's Canal in the early part of the nineteenth century, however, the development of the railways and subsequent decline of the importance of the canals led to a stagnation of Camden's fortunes. In the mid 1970s it was decided to convert Camden Lock's wharves and warehouses on the Regent's Canal into craft markets. This led to a major influx of creative talent and the creation of one of London's most popular tourist attractions which is now visited by over 10 million people each year.

Camden now has six main markets, they are:

• Stables Market,
• Camden Lock Market,
• Canal Market,
• Camden Market,
• Inverness Street Market,
• Electric Market.

They each have their own individual characteristics and, together with the wide selection of shops, contribute to the unique Camden atmosphere which has become a centre for many art and cultural activities.

Today Camden has become a cultural and economic magnet that attracts a wide and varied group of people from all over London and the World. It is a popular attraction for large numbers of tourists and now supports a growing community of shops, artists and small businesses.

In addition, there are a number of outstanding open spaces in the Camden area, including two Royal Parks:

• Regent's Park, designed in 1811 by John Nash, and
• Primrose Hill, opened to the public in 1842.

Visiting Camden is an enjoyable experience and we hope that you will drop into Jamon Jamon to enjoy some of our delicious Tapas and a glass of fine wine.