The market at Camden Lock is losing its old character. Plans for major redevelopment were approved despite opposition and work began in 2007. By December 2007 a large swathe of the market to the north of the railway viaducts had been swept away. One small consolation is the retention of the Horse Tunnels, which were actually planned for demolition, but their historical significance saw a late change of plans and they have been saved for prosperity, although perhaps not in the way that would have been in keeping with canal tradition. Please hover mouse pointer over pics for full descriptions

Old part of the market still standing Dec 2007

View looking towards the Horse hospital Dec 2007. The building in the centre (above the white van)were the main horse stables structure. It appears this is to be retained. The remainder of the historic buildings on the left adjoining the railway viaduct have been razed to the ground

The entrance to the Horse Tunnel market Dec 2007, some impressive sculptures and a comprehensive history panel

Comprehensive description of the Horse Tunnels and relevant canal history

More sculptures inside an unfinished section of the horse tunnels market

Section of the Horse Tunnels being refurbished for market use Dec 2007. This part used to lead to Dead Dog basin and Gilbey's Wharf

Camden Market - the Horse Hospital

Sign proclaiming the horse hospital near Morrisons at Chalk Farm

Horse ramp leading from upper to lower floors of the hospital

General view of the Horse Hospital - picture taken when half of the market was being demolished as part of a controversial scheme

Ventilation grilles showing route of Horse Tunnel to canal Easy way to find these tunnel grilles - look for the railway lines near the Morrisons suerpstore car park!

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