Watch as we go exploring in a trove of Albion treasures in the band's pop-up shop in London

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Albion fever sweeps the streets of London once again, as Libertines fans queued around the block to get a glimpse of their new pop-up experience, The Bucket Shop. But what have the boys got on offer? 

Watch our video guide to The Libertines' Bucket Shop below

Located nextdoor to The Dublin Caslte in Camden, where the band will be holding their special 'Somewhere Over The Railings' events next week to mark the release of their exquisite, long-awaited third album, The Bucket Shop is an absolute treasure trove from The Likely Lads. 

With everything from vinyl and merchandise to the band's guitars, amps, clothing and even their own branded tea, it's the ultimate Albion experience to whet your whistle for Anthems For Doomed Youth.

Watch our video tour of The Bucket Shop below

Thanks to Paul Redfern and The Bucket Shop for allowing us to film.  

The Libertines release Anthems For Doomed Youth on Friday 11 September. 

This weekend sees the band headline Reading & Leeds festival across August Bank Holiday weekend, and will also see performances from Metallica, Mumford & Sons, Jamie T, Limp Bizkit, Royal Blood, Kendrick Lamar, Alt-J and many more. For Reading tickets visit here, and for Leeds tickets visit here.  

The Libertines' Somewhere Over The Railings Events are: 

Monday 31 August:
'Anthems For Doomed Youth' photo exhibition by Roger Sargent.
Private viewing 7:00PM - 9:00PM
Open to the public from 9:00PM

Tuesday 1 September:
The Libertines Pub quiz with Anthony Thornton.
Doors: 7PM. Pop Quiz 8:00PM - 9:00PM

Wednesday 2 September:
Exclusive 'Anthems For Doomed Youth' playback.
DJ set.
Doors: 7:00PM. Playback 8:00PM - 9:00PM.

Thursday 3 September:
Roger Sargent Documentary screening and 'Anthems For Doomed Youth' playback and Q&A with Roger Sargent.
Doors 8:00PM. Film and Q&A 8:30PM - 10:00PM.

Friday 4 September:
Album release day and very special event.
Doors 8:00PM

  • The Duke Of Clarence: Now sadly closed as a music pub, The Duke of Clarence on Rotherfield Road in Islington was often frequented by the band, and became home to a sweaty and legendary show. Just days after the Libertines played a massive gig at Brixton Academy, they descended upon The Duke Of Clarence to play to just over 100 people. They played two 'guerilla' gigs between 2003 and 2004, one of which is on Youtube in full. It has since been converted into flats.

  • The Boogaloo: A favourite haunt of the band back and the location of their reunion press conference in 2010, The Boogaloo on Archway Road is a must-visit place on pilgrimage for any Libs fan - not least because they contributed to selecting tracks on the pub's legendary jukebox.

  • Hyde Park: The home to one of the band's most triumphant gigs since their reunion.

  • The Lark in the Park: A quite humble gig venue on the surface, that played host to a raucous tiny show back in April 2003 - just as the band were REALLY exploding. Found Copenhagen Street in Islington, it has now sadly closed down. Stand outside and weep the loss of another brilliant music boozer.

  • The Beigel Shop: This Brick Lane not only offer delicious salt beef, but it was the location for some iconic photos shot by Roger Sargent. Resembling a gang, wide-eyed in trenchcoats, the band looked every bit the part and ready to enter rock history - not least with the spooky premonition of 'there are no innocent bystanders' scrawled on a nearby wall. It would later lend itself to a Libs documentary shot by Sargent.

  • Filthy McNastys: Another long-gone great boozer, this awesome whiskey haunt on Amwell Street in Islington was closed to become a gastro pub. It had the perfect name for a Libs' gig, and that's just what they got in December 2003 with another short-sharp blast of Albion madness.

  • The Marquee at The Forum: Another stepping stone on the rapid rise of The Libertines, The Marquee saw one of the band's greatest shows back in 2003. Backed only by some fairy lights (check it out on Youtube), the band played: Horrorshow, Up The Bracket, Vertigo, What A Waster, Mayday, The Delaney, Time For Heroes, Begging, Death On The Stairs, Boys In The Band, I Get Along and Skag And Bone Man.

  • Rough Trade East: The focal point of the label that signed The Libs, giving the world a taster for their punk, poetry and destruction.

  • The 333: Travel back to the year 2000 and you could have seen The Libertines supported by Johnny Borrell for just 4 quid. Nowadays, you can still get a pretty decent drink at the 333 Mother Bar on Old Street.

  • Albion Rooms: This is what 112 Teesdale Street looks like now, but back in the early days, the Libs tore down the wall between fans and band by inviting a handful of incredibly lucky supporters into their own Bethnal Green flat for a string of guerilla gigs that would terrify the neighbours, but act as marker to just how dedicated The Libertines were to their hardcore following.

  • Bracket Alley: Head to Hare Row and take a stroll up this alley to recreate the 'Up The Bracket' with you and friends, admiring the plethora of Libertines graffiti that has since spread there.

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