The Borough of Camden lies in the northwestern parts of London. It is classified as an inner-area and is one of the smallest boroughs in the English capital as it spreads over 8.4 square miles. Camden has an estimate population of 235.000 people and a density rate of 28.000 residents per square mile. The borough is home to a number of world famous neighbourhoods, monuments, places of interest and open spaces.

The name of Dartmouth Park comes from one of its past owners – the Earl of Dartmouth. While the name of the district would suggest a green area, in fact the local park is small, albeit quite beautiful. Dartmouth Park today is a mostly a residential area with a wide array of demographics that include both young professionals and older and even retired residents. The majority of local housing is a mixture of typical detached and semi-detached homes, as well as some late Victoriand and Edwardian mansion flats.

The district of Gospel Oak, NW5, lies in close proximity to Belsize Park. The area is known for being the location of the Mansfield Conservation Area which contains some of the best preserved large terraced Victorian and Edwardian houses in the English capital. It is also home to a number of well-known churched including St. Dominic’s Priory Church which was established during the late 19^th century and is identified as a Grade II* edifice. Several prolific educational institutions are situated in Gospel Oak. The William Ellis School is arguably the best in the district. It was founded in 1862 and is a boys’ only facility which currently provides secondary education to over 900 students from the ages of 11 to 18. The district is linked to the other parts of London by its own railway station.

St. Pancras is an area which lies in the southern parts of the Borough of Camden. The district is home to the St. Pancras Hospital which specialises in geriatric and psychiatric medicine. The facility dates back to the second half of the 18^th century and some of its old buildings are still being used by the hospital. The King’s Cross St. Pancras Tube Station is beyond any doubt the most notable landmark of the district. It was established in 1863 and today is one of the busiest rail transportation hubs in the United Kingdom and Europe. The station is used by an estimate of 93 million passengers on an annual basis.

Frognal is a local district which is situated in the northwestern parts of the borough. The area is known for its diverse architecture which is why it is the location of a myriad of listed edifices. Frognal, NW3, is also home to the University College School which was founded in 1830 and moved to the district in 1907. It is one of the best independent educational facilitate in London and has a student body of approximately 1.200. It is a boys’ only school which becomes a coeducation institution at the Sixth Form. During the years numerous prominent people have lived in the area. Among the most notable residents of the neighbourhood are:

• Sir Walter Besant
• Hugh Gaitskell
• Charles de Gaulle
• Kate Greenaway
• Anton Walbrook
• Sir Bernard Spilsbury
• Dennis Brain
• Tamara Karsavina

Hampstead is arguably the most popular district of Camden. The area is home to more millionaires than any other district in Britain which is why it is one of London’s most opulent neighbourhoods. Hampstead is home to a number of well-known places of worship such as Christ Church, Village Shul (the only synagogue in the area), St, Mary’s Church, St. John’s Downshire Hill, Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel and more. It is also the location of several well-known museums and entertainment venues including Hampstead Theatre and Pentameters Theatre. The Freud Museum is perhaps the most visited touristic site in Hampstead, NW3.

Primrose Hill is an affluent area which is situated on a hill at a height of 65 metres. The district is known throughout the world for its amazing views of the English capital. It is the location of the bridge which links the London Zoo to Regent’s Park, one of the city’s largest and most beautiful open spaces.