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Winter Wanders between Christmas and New Year
After the highs of the Christmas festivities are over, you could flop down on the sofa for the rest of the long weekend, or join the rush to the sales – or you could do something different and take a stroll to explore the history of Clerkenwell and Islington. It’s often hard to find something … Read More
Clerkenwell & Islington Guides – Walks and Events June 2025
Welcome to the June listing of walks and events by Clerkenwell & Islington Guides, and for the next couple of months we have a comprehensive range of walks that cover so many aspects of the architecture, history and culture of this fascinating part of London, starting with: Union Chapel Guided Tour The Union Chapel has … Read More
Clerkenwell & Islington Guides – local London Guiding Day
Our monthly newsletter will be sent out on Sunday, however tomorrow, Saturday the 5th of October is Local London Guiding Day, and here are details of Clerkenwell & Islington Guides contribution to the event: Clerkenwell & Islington Guides will be taking part in this year’s Local London Guiding Day, with our free walk: Local heroes of … Read More
A Sponsored Bike Ride for the Jane Duffield Bursary Charitable Trust
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
Dame Alice Owen’s School – The Oldest Educational Establishment in Islington?
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
A new heritage plaque celebrates Irish nationalist Michael Collins
2022 marked the centenary of the death of Irish patriot Michael Collins. Last July I attended the unveiling of a plaque in Islington on a building that played a key role in Collins’ life. The Islington Heritage Plaque commemorating Michael Collins at 2B Barnsbury Street, N1 1PN (Photo: Caroline Morrison) Michael Collins, born in … Read More
CLERKENWELL & ISLINGTON GUIDES – A DECEMBER WALKS UPDATE
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
Finsbury Park’s Musical Heritage 3: New communities, new music
Part 3 of Oonagh Gay’s exploration of Finsbury Park’s musical history
Clerkenwell & Islington Guides – Walks and Events June 2023
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