We’ll see how major changes were made to this popular shopping district during a period of rebuilding in the 1930s. There are marvellous examples of ‘statement’ architecture hiding in plain view almost at every junction of Holloway N7 on commercial buildings, places of entertainment and housing all keen to show they were part of the forward-thinking zeitgeist of that time.

This tour takes us from Islington into the N1C area of Kings Cross behind the station and beyond. We’ll visit locations used in the 1955 Ealing classic comedy and follow the heist route. Using historical reference and stills from the movie we’ll compare how the area has evolved. The exact meeting place will be on your ticket.

Let’s look at some stylish and statement buildings in N4 and N5 to see how local businesses as well as places of entertainment, sport and transport applied the clean lines and design devices of the ArtDeco/modernist era. We’ll also see how this movement has continued to inspire today’s architects.

This walk shows you whispers of the past in the form of ghostly faded signs on the walls above Holloway. We’ll decipher a range of old hand-painted advertisements and talk about the fascinating stories behind the brands and businesses that commissioned them. And we’ll also look at other types of old signage along the way.

We’ll see how major changes were made to this popular shopping district during a period of rebuilding in the 1930s. There are marvellous examples of ‘statement’ architecture hiding in plain view almost at every junction of Holloway N7 on commercial buildings, places of entertainment and housing all keen to show they were part of the forward-thinking zeitgeist of that time.

This is a free walk part of the Local London Guiding Day series of walks by guiding associations in London looking at “What did the Victorians Do for us?”

Each walk lasts an hour, walks taking place between 10:00 and 16:00, walks leaving every hour.  No need to book – just turn up.

In this walk, learn about London’s first underground railway and the early developments in telephone engineerings. Hear about major improvements in public health, medical care and social housing, and learn about prison reform in this part of North London.

A wander along, around and above the Regent’s Canal in Islington following a trail of old hand-painted signs. See and hear evidence of a diverse range of companies and the products made here from ladies’ underwear and fancy boxes to metals, canvas and ceramics.

Take a stroll along and above the Regent’s Canal following Islington’s boundary with Hackney. On this circular route you’ll hear about the area’s rich history and marvel at how much has changed. Learn about boats and beds, warehouses and factories, rubber and metal, fancy goods and pleasure gardens.

A walk through some of Islington’s impressive housing estates. We’ll visit Victorian dwellings and early LCC estates and compare them with recently constructed schemes. We’ll talk about philanthropists, schools, poverty and pride, architecture and design. Starts 5 mins from Islington Green and ends near Highbury & Islington station.

This tour takes us from Islington into the N1C area of Kings Cross behind the station and beyond. We’ll visit locations used in the 1955 Ealing classic comedy and follow the heist route. Using historical reference and stills from the movie we’ll compare how the area has evolved. The exact meeting place will be on your ticket.

Let’s look at some stylish and statement buildings in N4 and N5 to see how local businesses as well as places of entertainment, sport and transport applied the clean lines and design devices of the ArtDeco/modernist era. We’ll also see how this movement has continued to inspire today’s architects.

Explore the colourful story of the Italian community in Clerkenwell and the area around Hatton Garden. 
Discover  organ grinders and fortune tellers, the exploits of gangster Darby Sabini and Carlo Gatti, the man who introduced ice cream to the masses. The walk ends outside the famous Terroni Italian Deli in Clerkenwell Road, where gelato and other Italian delicacies can be enjoyed.

Garibaldi biscuits will be served en route!

Quiet spaces, peaceful gardens and lovely quiet backstreets just a stone’s throw from the busy main road. We’ll visit open fields, an award-winning park, a hidden garden, farms old and new, a churchyard, sports fields and shady meadows, talking about dogs and desire, renovation and recycling.

Take a stroll along and above the Regent’s Canal following Islington’s boundary with Hackney. On this circular route you’ll hear about the area’s rich history and marvel at how much has changed. Learn about boats and beds, warehouses and factories, rubber and metal, fancy goods and pleasure gardens.

This tour takes us from Islington into the N1C area of Kings Cross behind the station and beyond. We’ll visit locations used in the 1955 Ealing classic comedy and follow the heist route. Using historical reference and stills from the movie we’ll compare how the area has evolved. The exact meeting place will be on your ticket.

Let’s look at some stylish and statement buildings in N4 and N5 to see how local businesses as well as places of entertainment, sport and transport applied the clean lines and design devices of the ArtDeco/modernist era. We’ll also see how this movement has continued to inspire today’s architects.

We’ll see how major changes were made to this popular shopping district during a period of rebuilding in the 1930s. There are marvellous examples of ‘statement’ architecture hiding in plain view almost at every junction of Holloway N7 on commercial buildings, places of entertainment and housing all keen to show they were part of the forward-thinking zeitgeist of that time.

This tour takes us from Islington into the N1C area of Kings Cross behind the station and beyond. We’ll visit locations used in the 1955 Ealing classic comedy and follow the heist route. Using historical reference and stills from the movie we’ll compare how the area has evolved. The exact meeting place will be on your ticket.

Take a stroll along and above the Regent’s Canal following Islington’s boundary with Hackney. On this circular route you’ll hear about the area’s rich history and marvel at how much has changed. Learn about boats and beds, warehouses and factories, rubber and metal, fancy goods and pleasure gardens.

Join us for this ground breaking event when we explore the history of Highbury Fields, and understand the significance of the January plum picking ceremony.