Funny Islington

22jun18:0019:30Funny IslingtonWalks Festival18:00 - 19:30 GuideGeorge Baddeley

Event Details

A tour around the area revealing Islington’s major role over many centuries in the development of British comedy and popular entertainment.

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The Funny Islington walk offers a rip roaring tour of the Angel area. You’ll discover how Islington established itself as an entertainment hotspot, from spas and pleasure gardens and a legendary clown, to the comic geniuses of music hall and early cinema, and brilliant comedy writers. You’ll also find out about the local pubs and comedy clubs that have launched the careers of so many famous modern day comedians.

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Time

(Tuesday) 18:00 - 19:30

Location

Angel

Angel Underground Station, Upper Street, Islington, London N1 9LJ

Guide

George Baddeley

LOCAL WALKS IN THE SOUTHERN PART OF ISLINGTON INCLUDING EXPLORING THE HISTORY OF COMEDY AND ENTERTAINMENT I offer walks in the Angel, Clerkenwell and the St Lukes areas. I also undertake regular tours at The Museum of the Order of St John. I have a particular interest in the local history of comedy and entertainment.
07525154616 or twitter: @gphb [email protected]

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