Tom Kihl

Jan 17, 2025 | kentishtowner.co.uk | Tom Kihl |Stephen Emms

Nearly one hundred and twety-five years ago, the local authority – then St Pancras – poured money into a state-of-the-art public facility for the residents of Kentish Town. Comprising of a wash house, public hall and baths, the deep red brick and terracotta edifice was a sight to behold, but one that withered in its visual and social impact as the decades rolled by.

Jan 16, 2025 | kentishtowner.co.uk | Tom Kihl

One hundred and twety-five years ago, the local authority – then St Pancras – poured money into a state-of-the-art public facility for the residents of Kentish Town. Comprising of a wash house, public hall and baths, the deep red brick and terracotta edifice was a sight to behold, but one that withered in its visual and social impact as the decades rolled by. Prince of Wales Baths, reborn in the last decade as the rather more utilitarian ‘Kentish Town Sports Centre’, was an instant hit.

Feb 29, 2024 | camdenist.com | Tom Kihl

Graphic: Farsight Collective For decades London’s West End was renowned for its role incubating and showcasing all manner of music, producing the sounds and the artists that went on to conquer the world. From the jazz and swing dives of the 30s to the house and techno explosion of the 90s, the basements and ballrooms in and around Soho were the natural home for people looking to enjoy – or perhaps even carve a career from – this epicentre of musical innovation. But if you’re looking for a...

Jan 4, 2024 | camdenist.beehiiv.com | Tom Kihl

Mare Street Market: coming to KX This week, as our collective heels are dragged sluggishly back towards ‘normal’ life and its routines, Camdenist brings you a brace of nice things to look forward to over the year ahead.

Oct 26, 2023 | camdenist.beehiiv.com | Tom Kihl

Did you know that the striking local landmark pictured above 👆 just missed out on the UK’s top architectural award last week? But not scooping the RIBA Stirling Prize in no way diminishes the civic and environmental benefit that the Central Somers Town Community Facilities and Housing has brought to the area.