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A fire in London's Camden area devastated the legendary Hawley Arms pub, a favorite of Amy Winehouse and Kate Moss, this past weekend.

"In a word, I'm devastated," Ruth Charles-Ridler, the pub's landlady, said as she arrived at the scene to assess the damage Sunday morning. "Everyone I've spoken to is in complete shock. This was a good community pub where everybody knew everybody else. It is a great loss to Camden Town."

We'll have to have a drink for the Hawley tonight!

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    1. lauren says – reply to this


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      first??

    2. fred says – reply to this


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      did amy's crackpipe burn it down?

    3. smoosh says – reply to this


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      this is a big smooshy thing. i really don't like it.

      HELP!

    4. fred says – reply to this


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      Awww - come on - my first comment disappeared :-( .

      So really, did Amy's crackpipe burn it down?

    5. k says – reply to this


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      that's too bad, despite wino and kate moss liking it I really thought it was a great pub when i visited.

    6. Thomas says – reply to this


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      This is a bummer! used to love popping in for a drink now and again in the summer, Oh well hopefully it will be back to its former self soon!

    7. Jamie says – reply to this


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      Not first

    8. fish says – reply to this


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      oh dear a million tonnes of crack just went up in smoke

    9. Dan says – reply to this


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      Perez, shut your cunt mouth.

    10. AMO says – reply to this


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      Sooo why don't they just re-build?

    11. che says – reply to this


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      I dont see why this is on here…. i dont think we care about it here in england. its just a pub in camden isnt it? never heard of it. why would people anywhere else care about it???? Its hardly celebrity gossip

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      why'd you take downt he jessica biel post?

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    25. nik says – reply to this


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      its a shame that pub is ledgendary in camden, although they dont let anyone in, sure the celebs will find a new place to drink.

    26. RIP says – reply to this


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      you're really fucked when your favorite pub burns down. that would suck.

    27. CORN says – reply to this


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      OMG I am so upset about this..I lost my virginity there. RIP

    28. fiona says – reply to this


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      one less crack shack in the world!!

    29. Sunday afternoon in camden says – reply to this


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      Wow this is so sad, anyone who has ever strolled around the market at a weekend will know what a great place it is. Lets hope it's back up and open soon…

    30. Rachel S says – reply to this


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      I lived in Primrose Hill, which is only a quarter mile down the canal from Camden Locke/Market. That was a pretty cool pub, I will miss it.

    31. Pjw says – reply to this


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      The Hawely was a really really cool pub….so much fun down there. So sad about this…

    32. IT WASNT JUST THE HAWLEY ARMS says – reply to this


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      PEOPLES FLATS/ APT'S AND BUSINESS'S ALL WENT UP LIKE BURNT TOAST.
      LUCKY NO ONE HURT .
      WAS A HUGE FIRE IN CAMDENTOWN…….
      INCLUDING THE WEEKEND SWAP MEETS.

    33. ???? says – reply to this


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      here in AMERICA we don't care!!!!!!!!!!!!

    34. john dixon says – reply to this


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      Don't worry, I'm sure those two losers will find somewhere else to drink.

    35. Hello Kitty says – reply to this


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      I wonder what the Ins pay off will be ?

    36. Rags says – reply to this


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      Amy used to perform at this pub when she was coming up…

    37. ronnie says – reply to this


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      maybe this is what they needed…this is a new chapter for amy..i hope she gets better

    38. Patches says – reply to this


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      Skip the drink Perez and go straight to the CVS and buy a new razor to put an end to that thing you are wearing on your balloon sized head.
      Amy is gonna rebuild the Hawley Arms so dont worrry about that. Worry about how your "career" is taking a nosedive since you melted that plastic toy from China on your head.
      P

    39. Shannon says – reply to this


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      I went to camdentown, sketchiest place I've ever been.

    40. fitchstudboy says – reply to this


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      the only good thing to come out of this is that there is one less place for la winehouse to party at. can't wait for the grammys tonight to witness the trainwreck that is la wino.

    41. faghag says – reply to this


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      OMG!!!! Amy Winehouse's stomping grounds burned! Hmmm-think this was done on purpose?

    42. Elizabeth says – reply to this


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      Hey, my Uncle used to own that pub. Back in the 80's. Many fine memories in that pub - sorry to see what has happened.

    43. londongal says – reply to this


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      the hawley is ace, it'll be back to norm by next weekend most def, feeling for the traders and their stock right now :-(

    44. NYC 2 LA says – reply to this


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      Winehouse probably set the place on fire.

    45. Lizz says – reply to this


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      Aw man, I love that pub. (And more of camden burned you know!) They did overcharge for a pint…

    46. chinee chola says – reply to this


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      Is that what Amy Winehouse was talking about in her Grammy speech??

    47. Noo nooo NO! says – reply to this


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      Ha Haaa they are better off with out it!

    48. Kyle says – reply to this


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      BARACK OBAMA RULEZ
      BARACK OBAMA RULEZ
      BARACK OBAMA RULEZ
      BARACK OBAMA RULEZ!!!!!!

    49. CATHAZAT says – reply to this


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      Long, long before that poseur rehab fodder hung out in Camden Town, I was there with my English and American homies, having a pint or two. Oh, those were the days. Yes, London rocked (and probably still does).

    50. bored says – reply to this


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      Whatever, Perez. You've never been to Camden. Why do you care about celebrities' stomping grounds? To make you sound worldly? You're not.
      Obama 2008!

    51. Charisma Thrasher says – reply to this


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      WTG AMY!!!! I love this kid! What a gift, man.

    52. Jefferson says – reply to this


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      I am sorry but this is a tragic loss. Truly a landmark of London. I am very saddened by this.

    53. CanUKgirl says – reply to this


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      OMG- that's awful. Somebody, please, make sure their cute bartenders are taken care of!!! I'm so going to miss this place- it was one of the coolest places in which I ever got loaded.

    54. jenbunny says – reply to this


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      wow, that sucks, i went by there when i was in london but we didn't go in. on the other hand, it's not like there's nowhere else to drink. my regrets to the regulars.

    55. WRONGPEREZ!!! says – reply to this


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      Wow, no political updates Perez? Is it because Hillary is losing steam? Thank goodness you came to your senses. This site is for celeb gossip, not politics! Thanks.

    56. BarbaraSeville says – reply to this


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      I guess the Trustafarians will be making their way to the Wilmington Arms now. Damn.

    57. Skeptique says – reply to this


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      OH NO! What are our darlings Wino and Moss gonna do now? The Mother of the crack house is no no more!!!!

    58. Bill says – reply to this


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      Oh dear god, this can't be true. What am I gonna do now :(

    59. Sill says – reply to this


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      Why god, why? RIP Hawley :(

    60. Mister Man says – reply to this


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      The place was ungodly shit-bucket. Good riddance.

    61. kristen says – reply to this


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      someone from amy's camp destroyed it in an attempt to get her to avert temptation…

    62. Drug dealer on speed dial says – reply to this


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      Did someone get my stash?

    63. kpjsef says – reply to this


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      this is the best pub in the world

    64. Amy hater says – reply to this


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      Omg I hate Amy she's a coke whore too bad she wasn't there when it was tourched.

      Ps fuck Barack

    65. Emma says – reply to this


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      Whatever, you LA people don't know what you are talking about, the hawley arms is an amazing pub that has the best sunday roast!! It isn't all burnt down though, most of it is still around! Met Adele tonight at the PPQ fashion show after party, come visit us in london perez!!