josh3184 Posted February 23, 2009 Posted February 23, 2009 I find myself in London for the week, and having visited tin pan alley, I think the only place left for basstacularness is the bass gallery, but I was wonderng how on Earth to get to it? I'm near the Chelsea football ground if that helps at all, tube travel is my prefered method. Thanks guys! Quote
josh3184 Posted February 23, 2009 Author Posted February 23, 2009 (edited) ah right, it was spelt camden "tahn" on my tube map, probs why I got confused Thanks for the help! Edited February 23, 2009 by josh3184 Quote
Bloodaxe Posted February 23, 2009 Posted February 23, 2009 [quote name='josh3184' post='417799' date='Feb 23 2009, 08:19 PM']ah right, it was spelt camden "tahn" on my tube map, probs why I got confused Thanks for the help![/quote] Come out of Camden Town tube, walk left round the corner (which should land you outside the other entrance of the tube station), cross the road & turn left again (Camden Road I think). Walk up the hill, you should pass Sainsbury's on your left (if it's on your right, do a left/right at the next cross-roads). Keep walking until you get to the big railway bridge, cross the road & turn right into Royal College St. The Gallery is about 150-200 yards down - just after the canal. Hopefully the above will make more sense on the ground! Take their phone number just in case - I have had to ring 'em up to get in before now. Pete. Quote
XB26354 Posted February 23, 2009 Posted February 23, 2009 Nah, cut round Lyme Terrace about 40m before the railway bridge by the side of the canal, turn right across the road at the other end. Saves you at least 2 minutes Quote
s_u_y_* Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 [quote name='Bloodaxe' post='418039' date='Feb 23 2009, 11:42 PM']Come out of Camden Town tube, walk left round the corner (which should land you outside the other entrance of the tube station), cross the road & turn left again (Camden Road I think). Walk up the hill, you should pass Sainsbury's on your left (if it's on your right, do a left/right at the next cross-roads). Keep walking until you get to the big railway bridge, cross the road & turn right into Royal College St. The Gallery is about 150-200 yards down - just after the canal. Hopefully the above will make more sense on the ground! Take their phone number just in case - I have had to ring 'em up to get in before now. Pete.[/quote] Google Maps is your friend. [url="http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=NW1+0TA&sll=53.800651,-4.064941&sspn=11.74868,37.177734&ie=UTF8&ll=51.541504,-0.137072&spn=0.012064,0.036306&z=15&iwloc=addr"]http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&sour...&iwloc=addr[/url] If you're unfamilar with travel around London, use [url="http://www.tfl.gov.uk"]http://www.tfl.gov.uk[/url]. Just type in the postcode NW1 0TA of the Gallery and away you go! Have fun! I know I always do. Quote
bluesparky Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 (edited) Also, whilst walking to the Bass gallery (great place with helpful people) - play a quick game of: How many people will ask if I "WANT SOME SKUNK WEED MON"?...... I usually get into double figures... Edited February 24, 2009 by bluesparky Quote
urb Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 [quote name='bluesparky' post='418083' date='Feb 24 2009, 06:30 AM']Also, whilst walking to the Bass gallery (great place with helpful people) - play a quick game of: How many people will ask if I "WANT SOME SKUNK WEED MON"?...... I usually get into double figures... [/quote] No that's when you walk over Camden Lock - however the last time I went I had to side-step a massive pool of vomit, dodge a couple of zombie looking bag ladies, and wade through the bloody crowds around the bus stops - plus a million teenagers enjoying their last weekend of half term - I swear most of them are stoned hence they move at the speed of a retarded snail on morphine... - I've been going to camden on a regular basis for far more years than I care to remember and it is now one of my [i]least [/i]favourite places in London - though the Gallery is an oasis in the desert of grunge.... Yes duck down that little alley by the canal and save yourself 2mins walk - it's a lovely spot on a sunny day too M Quote
timloudon Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 Don't forget you have to ring the bell on the front door. The place kind of looks closed otherwise- due to the grates across the window, but hey, it is London! Quote
josh3184 Posted February 24, 2009 Author Posted February 24, 2009 (edited) all great advice, thanks guys! will probs make the journey tomorrow methinks Edited February 24, 2009 by josh3184 Quote
Hamster Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 There's a also a nice café by the station for top bacon butties and mugs of tea Quote
tauzero Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 [quote name='bluesparky' post='418083' date='Feb 24 2009, 06:30 AM']Also, whilst walking to the Bass gallery (great place with helpful people) - play a quick game of: How many people will ask if I "WANT SOME SKUNK WEED MON"?...... I usually get into double figures... [/quote] That's vet students for you... Dammit, why wasn't the Bass Gallery there when I was idling away the days in the Royal Vet College before dropping out? Quote
waynepunkdude Posted December 10, 2009 Posted December 10, 2009 I'm on my way to London now I have to do a quick job in the West then I'm off to the Gallery to try some Jazzes I love my Job. Quote
Sibob Posted December 10, 2009 Posted December 10, 2009 There's also Kings Road Vintage Guitar shop just down the road from you in Fulham! The website is showing some very nice old basses Si Quote
urb Posted December 10, 2009 Posted December 10, 2009 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='680065' date='Dec 10 2009, 11:35 AM']I'm on my way to London now I have to do a quick job in the West then I'm off to the Gallery to try some Jazzes I love my Job.[/quote] My fave shop on the planet... being a bit of a freelancer I can end up spending a good hour there if I'm not careful - a great place - and so much nice gear - try one of the Sadowskys in there, there's a nice four string - I enjoyed the sound of it though I've played more comfortable Jazzs recently... M Quote
waynepunkdude Posted December 10, 2009 Posted December 10, 2009 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='680065' date='Dec 10 2009, 11:35 AM']I'm on my way to London now I have to do a quick job in the West then I'm off to the Gallery to try some Jazzes I love my Job.[/quote] The little job took ages so I didn't get to go, now I have to go to Cornwall at 4 in the morning. I hate my job. Quote
bigthumb Posted December 10, 2009 Posted December 10, 2009 New website looks good, just having a browse now. Quote
purpleblob Posted December 10, 2009 Posted December 10, 2009 (edited) [quote name='bigthumb' post='680478' date='Dec 10 2009, 06:13 PM']New website looks good, just having a browse now. [/quote] I'm just trying to get used to it - was so used to jumping to certain areas on the old one it's become a bit of a steep learning curve to find things Edited December 10, 2009 by purpleblob Quote
urb Posted December 11, 2009 Posted December 11, 2009 [quote name='bigthumb' post='680478' date='Dec 10 2009, 06:13 PM']New website looks good, just having a browse now. [/quote] Looks ace - really pleased they've finally updated it - I likes the old site but it was a little bit all over the place - this is loads better, the pics of the products and basses look great - and er, there's a couple of my vids in the video section - yay! Quote
E sharp Posted December 11, 2009 Posted December 11, 2009 [quote name='bigthumb' post='680478' date='Dec 10 2009, 06:13 PM']New website looks good, just having a browse now. [/quote] I can't get in . I click onto my old "favourite" - Gallery on line , then go to enter the shop , and "web page is unavailable" Tried googling , and nothing Quote
Gwilym Posted December 11, 2009 Posted December 11, 2009 [quote name='E sharp' post='681600' date='Dec 11 2009, 06:47 PM']I can't get in . I click onto my old "favourite" - Gallery on line , then go to enter the shop , and "web page is unavailable" Tried googling , and nothing[/quote] [url="http://www.thebassgallery.com"]http://www.thebassgallery.com[/url] works fine for me Quote
E sharp Posted December 12, 2009 Posted December 12, 2009 [quote name='Gwilym' post='681692' date='Dec 11 2009, 08:45 PM'][url="http://www.thebassgallery.com"]http://www.thebassgallery.com[/url] works fine for me[/quote] That's what I was linking too . But it all seems OK now - thanks for the response . Quote
waynepunkdude Posted January 21, 2010 Posted January 21, 2010 Went to see Alex this afternoon to try and get an idea of what I should get super Jazz at the end of the year the place is amazing. Quote
Huw Foster Posted January 21, 2010 Posted January 21, 2010 If I've got time I'm definitely going to make my maiden visit here on Sunday, before the Jazz Cafe gig. Quote
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