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On the 26th of May, Camden Guide Peter Axson will be cycling in the Ride London 100. If 100 miles cycling wasn’t enough round the Essex countryside he will then doing the London to Brighton cycle ride on 16th June, both rides with the aim of raising monet for the Jane Duffield Bursary Charitable Trust. The Jane … Read More

Although now located at Potter’s Bar, Dame Alice Owen’s School still remains in the Islington psyche – many former pupils, known as Old Owenians, who were educated on the original site between Goswell Road and St. John Street speak fondly of their time there. Dame Alice Owen founded the school in 1613. But what motivated her … Read More

We have two late entries for our list of December walks, so if you would like a break over the Christmas period, the following two walks provide excellent opportunities to get out and explore. WATERWAYS, WHARVES AND WAREHOUSES – A GUIDED WALK Today the tow path is open to all, lined with colourful houseboats, waterside … Read More

Welcome to our listing of walks run by Clerkenwell & Islington Guides for June and July. A couple of walks have dates for today (Sunday 4th of June), so if you are looking for a fascinating walk for a sunny Sunday, take a look at the walk below, as well as the walk “Forgotten Fun: … Read More

Jennifer Watson-Bore takes a wander around the Islington’s second parish church.  As you walk down Holloway Road from Highbury Corner, you will discover the church of St Mary Magdalene, with a small part of its churchyard opposite the façade of Islington Central Library. St Mary Magdalene began life in 1814 as a chapel-of-ease for St … Read More

Welcome to the May newsletter from Clerkenwell & Islington Guides, with a range of fascinating walks and places to explore during the coming month, starting with: Caledonian Tower Tours The Caledonian Tower tours run by Islington Guided Walks on behalf of Islington Council have some additional dates this summer. Tours are now running weekly on … Read More