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Dot Fraser (centre), her husband Noel (left) and ukulele expert Max Perryment (right) - Credit: Polly Hancock The face of a renowned Camden shop who “transformed” the lives of local musicians has died from a stroke aged 66. Dot Fraser, who ran Dots Music Shop in St Pancras Way, was a professional musician and teacher who worked at primary schools in Hampstead and Kentish Town. Described as a “one-off”, tributes have been paid to her generosity, gratitude and sense of humour – and her “huge” presence at the heart of local music. Dot, a singer, performer and instrumentalist who studied at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, opened her Kentish Town shop in the 1990s with her husband Noel. ....
Marcos Gold, Hampstead Village BID manager Published: 10:00 AM January 3, 2021
Marcos Gold, manager for Hampstead Village BID. Picture: Polly Hancock - Credit: Archant The year 2020 was set up as another incarnation of the roaring 20s , but no one would have been able to anticipate everything that has happened. It has been difficult for so many reasons and to so many people, but I have been overwhelmed by the way businesses, neighbours, friends, and family have risen to the challenge. Independent traders at Hampstead Community Market From left Tallie Simmonds of Tallie’s Bakes, David Harrison Maison Magnol, John Sandeman The Wandering Whittler, and Ann Connock selling cards and decorations. ....