Winter Wanders: Highbury and Upper Street Gems

At the heart of Islington, Highbury has so many Jewels in its Crown, some in plain sight, some hidden away. Join me to learn their stories !

Highbury has been a centre for the local area for many years, from entertainment, to shopping, from sports to cafe culture. So many people and places dripping with history. Join me to learn about the characters and stories of Highbury’s rich past.

We’ll be covering 900 years from it’s days as open fields to it’s current thriving community, and it’s landmark venues. This is a fun, informal walk – learning the backstories of Union Chapel, the Almeida theatre. the Angel Puppet theatre. The evolution of Highbury corner, it’s time as the Dairy Capital of England – and some hidden gems, off the beaten track ! And of course find out about the history of the historic Canonbury Tower with its own 500 years of fascinating stories and people.