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The three boroughs which today make up Camden have been at the centre of London's history. Early in London's development, St Andrew's Holborn and the legal quarters of Gray's Inn and Lincoln's Inn, made up an important suburb of the City. When the 'New Road' was built, the run down area of St Pancras was invaded by railways and today contains three of the most important stations in the country. Further north Highgate, distinguished by its mansions, was developed but with marvellous open spaces. And in Hampstead, the 18th and early 19th century houses denote the early prosperity of the town, and its famous Heath was the focus of an important national battle to preserve open space.

In Camden are established some of the most famous institutions in England - ranging from the British Museum and British Library, to numerous teaching hospitals and the famous Highate Cemetery.

The author is chairman of the Camden History Society.

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