Amy Winehouse died of alcohol poisoning on July 23, 2011, tragically becoming another world-shaking musician to die at the young age of 27.
Nearly 13 years later, the first biopic of her life, Back to Black, was released. You can easily visit many of the filming locations for Back to Black via train or tube, as well as many of the spots Amy spent her time.
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Where was Back to Black filmed?
Filmed in Camden and other areas of London, the Back to Black biopic of Amy Winehouse tried to keep the scene settings as real as possible, using many of the same clubs, studios, bars, and landmarks she frequented. Here’s a list of filming locations for Back to Black where the real Amy Winehouse visited.
Camden
Flamin’ Eight Tattoo Studio
Closest station: Kentish Town West (London Overground station)
Close to her flat in Camden, Flamin’ Eight Tattoo Studio frequently left its ink on Winehouse’s skin.
Jeffrey's Place
Closest station: Camden Road (London Overground station)
The exterior of Jeffrey’s Place, the first home Winehouse purchased, was used for the film, though interior shots were filmed on a soundstage.
Regent’s Canal, Camden Locks, London Zoo, and Primrose Hill
Closest station: Camden Town (London Underground station)
Regent’s Canal, Camden Locks, the London Zoo, and Primrose Hill, some of Winehouse’s favorite spots for strolling, all feature in Back to Black.
The Good Mixer
Closest station: Camden Town (London Underground station)
This pub near Camden Market was a place Winehouse knew well: she often drank and sang here.
Image Credit: Getty Images, Maremagnum. Image Location: Soho, London, England
Soho
Ronnie Scott’s
Closest station: Leicester Square (London Underground station)
Winehouse regularly performed at this Soho jazz bar and club, which has a deep history.
Bar Italia
Closest station: Leicester Square (London Underground station)
It’s not a shocker to find out Winehouse also drank at this bar, located across the street from Ronnie Scott’s.
Other filming locations for Back to Black include the Palm Tree pub in Mile End, the Mildmay Club in Newington Green, interiors of the Clapham Grand near Clapham Junction station, Golders Green Crematorium standing in for Edgwarebury Cemetery where Winehouse is buried, and the exterior of HMP Wormwood Scrubs as a stand-in for Edmunds Hill Prison in Suffolk.
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Places in London to celebrate Amy Winehouse’s legacy
After you watch Back to Black and visit its filming locations around Camden, visit these other spots around London where Amy played and drank.
The Hawley Arms
Closest station: Camden Town (London Underground station)
This is another bar haunt of Winehouse’s in Camden.
Prowse Place
Closest station: Camden Road (London Overground station)
Winehouse purchased and lived in this abode as well, located around the corner from her home at Jeffrey’s Place.
The Dublin Castle
Closest station: Camden Town (London Underground station)
At the edge of Camden near the London Zoo, Winehouse often drank and sang at this venue.
The Old Eagle
Closest station: Camden Road (London Overground station)
This is another bar haunt of Winehouse’s in Camden, near Jeffrey’s Place.
Roundhouse
Closest station: Chalk Farm (London Underground station)
Roundhouse has the unfortunate honor of being the last venue Amy Winehouse ever played.
Jazz After Dark
Closest station: Tottenham Court Road (London Underground station)
At this cocktail bar near Soho Square Gardens, Winehouse sang and drank.
Abney Park Cemetery
Closest station: Stoke Newington
Winehouse’s music video for her 2007 song Back to Black was filmed in Abney Park Cemetery, not to be confused with Edgwarebury Cemetery where she’s buried.
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Who is playing Amy Winehouse in new film?
Marisa Abela plays Amy Winehouse in the new film, Back to Black. She’s joined by Eddie Marsan (The World’s End), Jack O’Connell (Ferrari), Lesley Manville (Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris), Bronson Webb (Ted Lasso), Juliet Cowan (Skins), and Ansu Kabia (Last Christmas).
What part of London was Amy Winehouse from?
Amy Winehouse spent the last years of her life in Camden Town, an area of north London known for its market. It’s adjacent to the London Zoo and The Regent’s Park.
After her death, she was laid to rest in a cemetery in the suburban town of Edgware, north of London, accessible to pay respects via the Edgware tube station on the Northern line.
Did Amy Winehouse grow up in Camden?
No, Amy Winehouse did not grow up in Camden. She spent her earliest years growing up in Southgate, a suburban area in North London, before making Camden Town her home. Even today, a decade-plus after her death, Camden and Winehouse remain forever linked; the place she felt most at home is now the spiritual home of her legacy.
Image Credit: Getty Images, fotoVoyager. Image Location: Camden Market, London, England
Where is there a statue of Amy Winehouse in Camden?
The Amy Winehouse Statue is located at 407 Chalk Farm Road at the Stables Market, near Camden Market. The two closest stations are Camden Town on the Northern line and Camden Road on the London Overground network.
What happened to Amy Winehouse’s Camden house?
Amy Winehouse’s house at 30 Camden Square still stands and remains a shrine for fans. She owned the flat, and though it was the place of her passing, it was sold years later. It’s a short walk from Camden Road station if you’d like to pay respects, while making sure to respect the homes and privacy of those who live in the area.
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