People's Museum Somers Town

“This gem of a must visit spot is just about a 5min walk from St. Pancras station and about a 10min walk from Euston station. It is at the heart of Somers Town and tells its story without pretense. So many useful, interesting information to discover and the place is packed with a lot of love and passion from its volunteers and staff. I had a good cup of coffee (for only £3!) at the sitting area just outside and had a lovely chat with the owner.”

“Great friendly place providing an insightful look into an under valued area between Euston and Kings Cross. Really informative and enthusiastic teams running this space. I had personally not been to this area but there are some surprisingly unique architectural gems hidden away and great local independent cafes and pubs nearby too. Wishing all the best and fingers crossed in getting conservation to the area!”

“London has many unique small museums but this one is special in its focus on neighbourhood, housing and urban culture. It may be small but it makes up for it in scope and depth, with brilliant introductions to the collection and exhibition from Diana and Jaimie, and a superb walking tour from Esther. A must for anyone interested in cities and developing a critical understanding of urban change!”

“What a little gem of a place! Take a moment to step back in time and feel the past of this little corner of London. Dickens lived around the corner, Germans bombed it in both world wars and today it's a bustling busy part of the city. Oh and a delightful young lady to welcome visitors and share her huge knowledge of the history of the area. I'm so glad to have dropped in...”