I
treasure some happy memories of working for a community organisation on
Marchmont Street in the late 1980s. Today’s Marchmont Street Party provided me
with some fresh happy reflections.
Smiling people and lovely September sunshine filled the street
that runs north-south close to Russell Square and the Brunswick Centre. Barred traffic gave way to a variety of street entertainment that included Kings Cross Brunswick Youth’s
brand of R‘n’B and Coco Express’ Salsa and Merengue. Zany, fire-juggling and
escapology came from Juggling John and Jonathan the Jester.
Face-painted children skipped between fun fair rides and sideshows. Cafés, restaurants and the local pub
provided street food and drink.
Traders, community groups and
charities with their stalls tempted party-goers with goods and services ranging
from second-hand books to beauty treatments, from children’s toys to give-away plants
in window-boxes.
The Marchmont Community Garden, one-year-old and blooming lovely, hosted Professor Gary Wilson’s colourful and
noisy Punch & Judy for bemused younger children and nostalgic parents.
The 2012 party was organised by
the Marchmont Association and generously supported by sponsors such as Gino
Hairdressing, Judd Books, Fork deli and by local hotels.
Everyone involved deserves
congratulation. Marchmont Street is definitely one of London’s brightest and friendliest
streets. Mustn’t forget also, Marchmont Street offers the finest homemade cakes
in London.
Words and photos: Copyright Paul Coleman, London Intelligence, 2012
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