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SUMMARY:Caledonian Clock Tower
DESCRIPTION:Discover the hidden history of the Caledonian Market Clock Tower\, the last surviving structure of Islington’s vast Victorian livestock market. On this guided tour with Islington Guided Walks\, you’ll explore how thousands of cattle\, sheep and pigs once passed through this site each week\, shaping the streets\, pubs and daily life of north London. \nClimb 178 historic steps inside the Grade II* listed tower to see the original Victorian clock mechanism\, still wound by hand\, and enjoy sweeping views across London from the upper levels. Along the way\, uncover the dramatic rise\, decline and survival of the market\, and how this remarkable tower was saved and restored as a local landmark. \nPlease note: this tour involves steep\, narrow stairs and requires sturdy footwear.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/caledonian-clock-tower-3/2026-02-28/2/
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SUMMARY:Caledonian Clock Tower
DESCRIPTION:Discover the hidden history of the Caledonian Market Clock Tower\, the last surviving structure of Islington’s vast Victorian livestock market. On this guided tour with Islington Guided Walks\, you’ll explore how thousands of cattle\, sheep and pigs once passed through this site each week\, shaping the streets\, pubs and daily life of north London. \nClimb 178 historic steps inside the Grade II* listed tower to see the original Victorian clock mechanism\, still wound by hand\, and enjoy sweeping views across London from the upper levels. Along the way\, uncover the dramatic rise\, decline and survival of the market\, and how this remarkable tower was saved and restored as a local landmark. \nPlease note: this tour involves steep\, narrow stairs and requires sturdy footwear.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/caledonian-clock-tower-3/2026-02-28/1/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260222T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260222T133000
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SUMMARY:Regent's Canal\, a walking tour of its industrial past & sustainable future
DESCRIPTION:On this linear walk along the Regent’s Canal from Angel Station\, led by qualified Clerkenwell & Islington guide and conservation architect Minerva\, you will: \n• Discover how Victorian industrial wasteland became London’s most desirable waterside living – and what this transformation cost some communities \n• Learn why adaptive reuse of old buildings is the ultimate climate action – and which developers are getting sustainable regeneration right \n• Compare two contrasting estate regenerations: Packington’s success story vs Colville’s cautionary tale of poor workmanship and displaced tenants \n• Understand how the canal that once moved coal now moves gentrification – spotting genuine community benefit vs expensive window dressing \n• Explore mixed-use developments and warehouse conversions that either honor or erase the area’s working-class heritage \n” This tour was an incredible experience! The walk\, combined with Minerva’s explanations\, helped me rediscover the canal’s rich history and evolution. The tour highlights some of the key buildings along the canal\, but it’s presented in a way that’s engaging and accessible\, even for those who aren’t architecture enthusiasts. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to explore and learn more about this fascinating part of the city!” \n———————- \nThe walk lasts approximately 2 and a half hours along canal towpaths (with a 10 minute comfort break if the group requires it). Please wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing as there is no shelter along the route. Bring a water bottle.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/regents-canal-a-walking-tour-of-its-industrial-past-sustainable-future/2026-02-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260221T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260221T130000
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SUMMARY:Monasteries\, Martyrs\, Murder & Meat
DESCRIPTION:London has a long and dark history of martyrs\, public executions\, body snatchers\, crime and punishment – and butchery. \n“A fantastic tour\, brought to life by a superb\, warm\, and knowledgeable guide.”\n“Fascinating and fabulous. Recommend for both London locals and visitors. Do it\, you’ll love it.”\n“Very enjoyable…\, good pace\, very informative\, will definitely be back.” \nHear tales of hangings and burnings; grave robbers and law enforcement; and the annual fair that became so riotous it was banned after 700 years. Discover medieval monasteries\, the country’s oldest hospital and the City of London’s oldest house. See London’s most famous courthouse\, on the site of its most notorious former prison. \nThe walk lasts approximately two hours. Please be prepared for all weather conditions! \nStart: St Paul’s tube station\, Exit 2 (signed to St Paul’s Cathedral)\nFinish: Charterhouse Square (nearest tubes: Barbican\, Farringdon) \n“Another wonderful walk… excellent… and highly recommended… Fantastic stuff.”\n“Fantastic\, so interesting\, highly recommend these walks.”\n“Jonathan brought the history of the City to life in an informative and entertaining way.” \nTickets at this link: Monasteries\, Martyrs\, Murder & Meat | London On The Ground
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/monasteries-martyrs-murder-meat-5/
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260221T123000
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SUMMARY:Nipping and Noshing in Clerkenwell
DESCRIPTION:A tour with a former Pub Landlady and Cook which explores not only the why and wherefore of the explosion of restaurants\, cafes and bars in the area over the last 30 years or so\, but also dining and drinking from the past\, including feasting with royalty and monks\, eating with the Victorian working classes and how Gin nearly drove everyone crazy! \nThis tour starts outside the Elizabeth Line entrance to Farringdon Station\, Cowcross Street – opposite the Underground entrance and near to the Castle Pub – starting at 1100\, but please arrive about 5 to 10 minutes before we set off.  We’ll finish at Exmouth Market after about 90 minutes – a short walk to Farringdon or Angel stations \n  \n(This is a walking tour\, not a tasting tour)
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/nipping-and-noshing-in-clerkenwell/
LOCATION:Farringdon Station\, Cowcross Street\, London\, EC1M 6BY\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260215T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T104917
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SUMMARY:Art Deco Arsenal
DESCRIPTION:Sport and transport\, movies and moving. \nJoin Jane to admire and find out about a cross-section of 1930’s buildings\, collectively known as Art Deco. See how the innovative styles of that era still endure today. \nYou’ll see stadium and cinema architecture whilst hearing about design\, typography and geometric embellishments and you’ll get to peek inside some impressive interiors.  \nWe’ll also look at other well-proportioned inter-war innovations in the form of residential and business properties\, as well as a renovation scheme that was never completed.  \nThe tour starts near Arsenal station and lasts approx two hours\, ending a stone’s throw from Finsbury Park station.   \nFor more info on this specific walk please use the website link at the bottom or see janeslondonwalks on Eventbrite
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/art-deco-arsenal-2/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jane Parker":MAILTO:janepbr@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260214T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260214T153000
DTSTAMP:20260419T104917
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SUMMARY:St Mary Islington - Church and Tower Tour
DESCRIPTION:Discover the history of Islington’s first parish church and climb the 120 steps to the top of tower for the best panoramic views across London. \nSt Mary’s church on Upper Street has played a central role in the history of Islington for over a thousand years and\, during this time\, several different churches have stood on the site\, leaving an eclectic mix of architectural styles. \nFind out about the 12th century Norman church\, its 15th century medieval successor and the 18th century rebuild. During The Blitz of World War II St Mary’s suffered extensive damage – only the tower and steeple survived the bomb. The church was rebuilt in 1956 as a fascinating example of post-war reconstruction\, enhanced by many unique artworks of interest. \n⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “A brilliant tour… We were impressed by [the guides’] knowledge\, enthusiasm and storytelling. And the view of London from the tower… is a feast for the eyes!” \n⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “A very interesting 90 minutes. Guide friendly\, well-prepared\, informative and easy to listen to. Getting to the top of the 18th-century church tower is the highlight.” \nFor more info and booking for this tour please use this website link. \nThis tour is repeated monthly – to see all our up-coming tours please visit our Eventbrite page here
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/st-mary-islington-church-and-tower-tour-3/2026-02-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T104917
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SUMMARY:Ghostsigns of Islington: bygone brands and businesses
DESCRIPTION:Ghostsigns are the remnants of old advertising that still cling to the walls above today’s busy streets depicting products or services that are no longer available. There are some excellent examples to be found in adjacent to Islington High Street.  \nMost of the signs we’ll look at will be the hand-painted variety\, as per the example shown here\, but you will also see other types of old signage such as low reliefs\, forged metal and carved and gilded shop fronts.  \nLearn about the unusual businesses\, people or products behind the signs; from vets to vegans\, rubber to metal and cars to chemists. \nStarts near the Town Hall and ends at Angel station. \nFor more info on this specific walk please use the website link at the bottom or see janeslondonwalks on Eventbrite
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/ghostsigns-of-islington-bygone-brands-and-businesses-8/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jane Parker":MAILTO:janepbr@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260207T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260207T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T104917
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SUMMARY:Clerkenwell Road – Warehouse to Hard House
DESCRIPTION:A guided tour of Victorian warehouses and industries on a road that was key to the great 19th-century reshaping of London\n\n\n\nClerkenwell Road – Warehouse to Hard House\nThis tour explores the architecture and history of Victorian warehouses and the industries of the past along and around Clerkenwell Road\, as well as the 19th-century drive to reshape London through the building of roads and railways. \nThe creation of Clerkenwell Road carved a swathe through the city’s history\, destroying neighbourhoods\, making hundreds of people homeless and changing the social make-up of the area. \nToday this area is full of architects\, designers and cafes\, but in earlier times this was a place of warehouses and factories\, from crystal glass manufacturing to clockmakers\, printers to gin distillers. It went on to be home to some of the famous names of the 20th century\, including Columbia Records\, Kodak Cameras and Zetter’s Pools – not forgetting the legendary nightclub Turnmills. Traces and clues to this rich history still remain and we’ll see how many we can find. \nThe tour starts at Barbican exit to the Elizabeth Line on Long Lane\, opposite the Old Red Cow pub\, and will take about 90 minutes\, ending a short distance from Farringdon station. It’s a gentle wander on flat city pavements\, though some of them are quite narrow. \nThe tour will start at 11am so please aim to arrive 5-10 minutes early.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/clerkenwell-road-warehouse-to-hard-house/
LOCATION:Farrigdon Elizabeth Line (Barbican Exit)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T104917
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T151211Z
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SUMMARY:Union Chapel Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Union Chapel has towered over Upper Street in Islington since the 1870s and today thrives as an award-winning venue\, homelessness project and a working radical church. \nOn the tour\, led by an expert Islington Guided Walks guide\, you’ll see this architectural gem up close and discover the building’s fascinating history. \nThe Grade I listed Victorian Gothic Chapel is one of the largest Nonconformist churches in London. It houses an important Father Henry Willis organ that is one of few left in the UK with an original hydraulic blowing system\, stunning stained glass windows and a distinctive octagonal interior built for acoustics and visibility. \nTake a tour and learn more about Islington’s heritage\, the Chapel’s triumphant survival after a wartime bomb\, and the fascinating story of its near demolition in the 1980s\, at a time when Victorian architecture was only just being appreciated.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/union-chapel-guided-tour/2026-02-04/
LOCATION:Union Chapel\, 19b Compton Terrace\, London\, N1 2UN\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260124T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260124T143000
DTSTAMP:20260419T104917
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T102509Z
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SUMMARY:Former Carlton Cinema\, Essex Road - guided building tour
DESCRIPTION:Take a rare look inside Islington’s glorious Grade II* listed 1930s Egyptian cinema. \nWhen the Carlton Cinema on Essex Road opened in 1930 it was advertised as ‘North London’s most palatial cine-variety theatre’ with 2\,500 seats and an in-house orchestra. \nAfter the cinema closed in 1972 the building was converted into a bingo club which continued for almost 35 years until the last numbers were called in March 2007. Since 2015 it’s been home to Gracepoint church. \nThe unique\, Egyptian-inspired building was designed by legendary cinema architect George Coles and much of the stunning original interior is still visible today. \nOn this special tour cinema historian Nigel Smith will take you back to the cinema’s glory days in the 1930s and 40s when going to the ‘flicks’ was a national pastime and Saturday morning clubs saw hundreds of kids flock to the pictures every weekend. \nThe tour will last approximately 90 minutes and you’ll see inside the auditorium\, lobby and former café area. £5 from each ticket sale will go towards the building restoration fund.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/former-carlton-cinema-essex-road-guided-building-tour/2026-01-24/2/
LOCATION:Gracepoint Church\, 161-169 Essex Road\, London\, N1 2SN\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260124T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260124T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T104917
CREATED:20250820T115445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T102509Z
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SUMMARY:Former Carlton Cinema\, Essex Road - guided building tour
DESCRIPTION:Take a rare look inside Islington’s glorious Grade II* listed 1930s Egyptian cinema. \nWhen the Carlton Cinema on Essex Road opened in 1930 it was advertised as ‘North London’s most palatial cine-variety theatre’ with 2\,500 seats and an in-house orchestra. \nAfter the cinema closed in 1972 the building was converted into a bingo club which continued for almost 35 years until the last numbers were called in March 2007. Since 2015 it’s been home to Gracepoint church. \nThe unique\, Egyptian-inspired building was designed by legendary cinema architect George Coles and much of the stunning original interior is still visible today. \nOn this special tour cinema historian Nigel Smith will take you back to the cinema’s glory days in the 1930s and 40s when going to the ‘flicks’ was a national pastime and Saturday morning clubs saw hundreds of kids flock to the pictures every weekend. \nThe tour will last approximately 90 minutes and you’ll see inside the auditorium\, lobby and former café area. £5 from each ticket sale will go towards the building restoration fund.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/former-carlton-cinema-essex-road-guided-building-tour/2026-01-24/1/
LOCATION:Gracepoint Church\, 161-169 Essex Road\, London\, N1 2SN\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260117T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260117T153000
DTSTAMP:20260419T104917
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T214041Z
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SUMMARY:St Mary Islington - Church and Tower Tour
DESCRIPTION:Discover the history of Islington’s first parish church and climb the 120 steps to the top of tower for the best panoramic views across London. \nSt Mary’s church on Upper Street has played a central role in the history of Islington for over a thousand years and\, during this time\, several different churches have stood on the site\, leaving an eclectic mix of architectural styles. \nFind out about the 12th century Norman church\, its 15th century medieval successor and the 18th century rebuild. During The Blitz of World War II St Mary’s suffered extensive damage – only the tower and steeple survived the bomb. The church was rebuilt in 1956 as a fascinating example of post-war reconstruction\, enhanced by many unique artworks of interest. \n⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “A brilliant tour… We were impressed by [the guides’] knowledge\, enthusiasm and storytelling. And the view of London from the tower… is a feast for the eyes!” \n⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “A very interesting 90 minutes. Guide friendly\, well-prepared\, informative and easy to listen to. Getting to the top of the 18th-century church tower is the highlight.” \nFor more info and booking for this tour please use this website link. \nThis tour is repeated monthly – to see all our up-coming tours please visit our Eventbrite page here
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/st-mary-islington-church-and-tower-tour-3/2026-01-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260112T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260112T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T104917
CREATED:20251206T142217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T142217Z
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SUMMARY:Up the Cally
DESCRIPTION:Caledonian Road is far from London’s tourist trail but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to see. Far from it\, in this two our zig zag stroll around Islington’s less well known spots Rob Smith will introduce you to a host of curiosities \nThe former home of a live chimpanzee show \nPoetry in unexpected places \nYou’ll hear about the suffragette who starred in Britain’s first martial arts film\nYou’ll visit the site of an experimental Island community\nAll this and a prison\, quiet gardens and a clock tower\nHere’s your chance to see some of the real London with a qualified Islington guide
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/up-the-cally/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260107T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260107T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T104917
CREATED:20250404T065929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T151211Z
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SUMMARY:Union Chapel Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Union Chapel has towered over Upper Street in Islington since the 1870s and today thrives as an award-winning venue\, homelessness project and a working radical church. \nOn the tour\, led by an expert Islington Guided Walks guide\, you’ll see this architectural gem up close and discover the building’s fascinating history. \nThe Grade I listed Victorian Gothic Chapel is one of the largest Nonconformist churches in London. It houses an important Father Henry Willis organ that is one of few left in the UK with an original hydraulic blowing system\, stunning stained glass windows and a distinctive octagonal interior built for acoustics and visibility. \nTake a tour and learn more about Islington’s heritage\, the Chapel’s triumphant survival after a wartime bomb\, and the fascinating story of its near demolition in the 1980s\, at a time when Victorian architecture was only just being appreciated.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/union-chapel-guided-tour/2026-01-07/
LOCATION:Union Chapel\, 19b Compton Terrace\, London\, N1 2UN\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260103T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260103T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T104917
CREATED:20251221T173723Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Wanders: Clerkenwell Road – Warehouse to Hard House
DESCRIPTION:A guided tour of Victorian warehouses and industries on a road that was key to the great 19th-century reshaping of London\n\n\n\nClerkenwell Road – Warehouse to Hard House\nThe Winter Wanders series is a number of walks planned for the “limbo time” between Boxing Day and the New Year\, run by a group of friends who are qualified Islington tour guides. \nThis tour explores the architecture and history of Victorian warehouses and the industries of the past along and around Clerkenwell Road\, as well as the 19th-century drive to reshape London through the building of roads and railways. \nThe creation of Clerkenwell Road carved a swathe through the city’s history\, destroying neighbourhoods\, making hundreds of people homeless and changing the social make-up of the area. \nToday this area is full of architects\, designers and cafes\, but in earlier times this was a place of warehouses and factories\, from crystal glass manufacturing to clockmakers\, printers to gin distillers. It went on to be home to some of the famous names of the 20th century\, including Columbia Records\, Kodak Cameras and Zetter’s Pools – not forgetting the legendary nightclub Turnmills. Traces and clues to this rich history still remain and we’ll see how many we can find. \nThe tour starts at Barbican exit to the Elizabeth Line on Long Lane\, opposite the Old Red Cow pub\, and will take about 90 minutes\, ending a short distance from Farringdon station. It’s a gentle wander on flat city pavements\, though some of them are quite narrow. \nThe tour will start at 11am so please aim to arrive 5-10 minutes early.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/winter-wanders-clerkenwell-road-warehouse-to-hard-house-2/
LOCATION:Farrigdon Elizabeth Line (Barbican Exit)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260102T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260102T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T104917
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SUMMARY:Winter wanders: Moorfields to Moorgate
DESCRIPTION:Eyes\, spies and more besides on Old Street at New Year\n\n\n\nIf your resolutions for 2026 include improving your step count\, meeting new people or learning more about London why not ‘start-up’ your New Year with a leisurely walk around and about Old Street’s ‘Silicon’ Roundabout? \nJoin Carolyn\, a Whittington Cat\, to discover the rich and quirky history of the area: a famous hospital\, a ‘lousy’ church and a lost fortune; murals and methodists\, mavericks and muses and even a memorial to the man who invented the Christmas cracker… always end with a banger they say.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/winter-wanders-moorfields-to-moorgate/
LOCATION:Old Street Station
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251231T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251231T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T104917
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SUMMARY:Winter Wanders: Up (and around) Upper Street
DESCRIPTION:Join us on a winter wander up our favourite high street\n\n\n\nFrom Cow Town to quirky Canonbury\, for hundreds of years Islington has attracted more than its fair share of intriguing personalities: artists and art collectors\, novelists and non-conformers\, philanthropists\, philanderers and puppeteers. \nTheir stories help to explain why Islington is such a cool and exciting place to live\, work and play. \nStart your New Year’s Eve celebrations by joining Carolyn and Maxine on a winter wander up Upper Street and around Canonbury and let us introduce you to some of our favourite Islington rebels\, reformers and eccentric characters.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/winter-wanders-up-and-around-upper-street/
LOCATION:Highbury & Islington Station
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251230T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251230T153000
DTSTAMP:20260419T104917
CREATED:20251229T131807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T131807Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Wanders: Crazy Clerkenwell\, a guided history walk
DESCRIPTION:Ready to dive into the wild past of Clerkenwell? Join an in-person guided history walk and discover stories that’ll blow your mind! From hidden gems to twisted tales\, this tour will bring the streets of Clerkenwell to life. Perfect for history buffs and curious wanderers alike! \nMEETING POINT OUTSIDE FARINGDON STATION 2pm \nThe tour lasts approximately 90 mins. Comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing is strongly recommended! \nGUIDE -your guide Greg is a qualified tour guide with Islington Guided Walks. \nThe Walk is part of the #WinterWanders series \n#Clerkenwell #GuidedByGreg #GregTheGuide
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/winter-wanders-crazy-clerkenwell-a-guided-history-walk/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251228T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251228T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T104917
CREATED:20251221T165829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251221T165829Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Wanders: Highbury and Upper Street Gems
DESCRIPTION: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 !\nHighbury 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.\n\nWe’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.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/winter-wanders-highbury-and-upper-street-gems/
LOCATION:Highbury & Islington Station
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251227T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251227T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T104917
CREATED:20251221T173502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251221T173859Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Wanders: Clerkenwell Road – Warehouse to Hard House
DESCRIPTION:A guided tour of Victorian warehouses and industries on a road that was key to the great 19th-century reshaping of London\n\n\n\nClerkenwell Road – Warehouse to Hard House\nThe Winter Wanders series is a number of walks planned for the “limbo time” between Boxing Day and the New Year\, run by a group of friends who are qualified Islington tour guides. \nThis tour explores the architecture and history of Victorian warehouses and the industries of the past along and around Clerkenwell Road\, as well as the 19th-century drive to reshape London through the building of roads and railways. \nThe creation of Clerkenwell Road carved a swathe through the city’s history\, destroying neighbourhoods\, making hundreds of people homeless and changing the social make-up of the area. \nToday this area is full of architects\, designers and cafes\, but in earlier times this was a place of warehouses and factories\, from crystal glass manufacturing to clockmakers\, printers to gin distillers. It went on to be home to some of the famous names of the 20th century\, including Columbia Records\, Kodak Cameras and Zetter’s Pools – not forgetting the legendary nightclub Turnmills. Traces and clues to this rich history still remain and we’ll see how many we can find. \nThe tour starts at Barbican exit to the Elizabeth Line on Long Lane\, opposite the Old Red Cow pub\, and will take about 90 minutes\, ending a short distance from Farringdon station. It’s a gentle wander on flat city pavements\, though some of them are quite narrow. \nThe tour will start at 11am so please aim to arrive 5-10 minutes early.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/winter-wanders-clerkenwell-road-warehouse-to-hard-house/
LOCATION:Farrigdon Elizabeth Line (Barbican Exit)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251213T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251213T153000
DTSTAMP:20260419T104917
CREATED:20251120T214041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T214041Z
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SUMMARY:St Mary Islington - Church and Tower Tour
DESCRIPTION:Discover the history of Islington’s first parish church and climb the 120 steps to the top of tower for the best panoramic views across London. \nSt Mary’s church on Upper Street has played a central role in the history of Islington for over a thousand years and\, during this time\, several different churches have stood on the site\, leaving an eclectic mix of architectural styles. \nFind out about the 12th century Norman church\, its 15th century medieval successor and the 18th century rebuild. During The Blitz of World War II St Mary’s suffered extensive damage – only the tower and steeple survived the bomb. The church was rebuilt in 1956 as a fascinating example of post-war reconstruction\, enhanced by many unique artworks of interest. \n⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “A brilliant tour… We were impressed by [the guides’] knowledge\, enthusiasm and storytelling. And the view of London from the tower… is a feast for the eyes!” \n⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “A very interesting 90 minutes. Guide friendly\, well-prepared\, informative and easy to listen to. Getting to the top of the 18th-century church tower is the highlight.” \nFor more info and booking for this tour please use this website link. \nThis tour is repeated monthly – to see all our up-coming tours please visit our Eventbrite page here
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/st-mary-islington-church-and-tower-tour-3/2025-12-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251213T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T104917
CREATED:20251206T141848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T141848Z
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SUMMARY:A struggle for survival: A story of markets and monasteries in Clerkenwell
DESCRIPTION:Join me on a walk-through\, the mediaeval quarter of Clerkenwell with its dark alleyways and ghosts of the past \nYou will learn how and why monasteries and markets were established and how they struggled for survival\, especially against King Henry the eighth. We will visit churches established by the monasteries and the famous Smithfield market now earmarked for closure. We will walk along the alleyways and ancient streets of Clerkenwell and learn how the area fell into decline and became a by word for poverty and crime. \nWe shall see how the area reinvented itself in the 19th and 20th century as an area famous for jewellery brewing and watchmaking. \nAt the end of the walk I have organised a private viewing of the Clarks well. \nThe walk will last two hours and the tour fee is £13 cash or card. No need to book just turn up on the day if you have time.\nWe meet outside Farringdon Station
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/a-struggle-for-survival-a-story-of-markets-and-monasteries-in-clerkenwell/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T104917
CREATED:20251011T095103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251011T095103Z
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SUMMARY:Iconic Stages of Islington: Theatre & Music Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:When people think of London’s theatre scene\, the West End often comes to mind. However\, to the surprise of many\, Islington actually has a rich and diverse theatrical history\, from Victorian music halls to today’s cutting-edge fringe theatre. This walk will take you through centuries of drama\, dance\, music and comedy\, revealing the hidden stages that have shaped British theatre. \n\nWhy Islington? \nIslington has been a centre of performance for over 400 years. The borough’s theatre history spans centuries of grand dance stages\, lively pub theatres\, and iconic music venues. Some of the UK’s greatest actors\, playwrights\, musicians\, and comedians have started their careers here\, and today\, it remains a hub for bold\, experimental theatre. \nThis tour uncovers the hidden stories of legendary venues\, visionary theatre-makers\, and show-stopping performances. Whether you’re a theatre enthusiast or a curious audience\, come discover the borough’s stagey stories and enduring creative spirit. \n\nWho is this tour for? \nThis tour is perfect for: \n\nTheatre enthusiasts eager to explore off-West End venues and theatre history.\nHistory lovers interested in the evolution of London’s entertainment scene.\nCurious Londoners keen to discover the hidden stories behind local landmarks.\n\nNo prior theatre knowledge is needed – just a comfortable pair of shoes and a sense of adventure! \n\nWhy You Should Join This Tour \nThis tour offers a fresh perspective on London’s theatre history\, far from the West End’s bright lights. It’s a chance to discover hidden gems\, hear fascinating stagey stories\, and see where tomorrow’s stars are being made. \nEven if you think you know London’s theatre scene\, Islington will surprise you. And who knows? You might leave with tickets to a show at one of these incredible venues.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/iconic-stages-of-islington-theatre-music-walking-tour/2025-12-07/
LOCATION:Sadler’s Wells Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T104917
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SUMMARY:Angel at Christmas: an Islington Walk
DESCRIPTION:Angel\, Islington. The festive spirit is in the very name of this part of London! \nDiscover the history of the area – for centuries famed for its pastures\, dairies\, fresh water wells and pleasure gardens – and some of its associations with Christmas. \n“…I thoroughly enjoyed the tour…” \nUpper Street\, Islington’s main road and liveliest thoroughfare\, is particularly magical in the build up to Christmas. Delve into its colourful past and enjoy its equally vibrant present through its eclectic range of shops\, restaurants\, theatres\, pubs and cafes. \nThe walk lasts approximately two hours. It will take place come rain or shine\, so please be prepared for all weather conditions! \nStart: Outside Angel tube station\, Islington High Street\, N1 8XX. \nFinish: a short walk from Highbury & Islington tube station. \nPraise for London On The Ground’s other tours of the area: \n“A great afternoon visiting a part of Islington I thought I knew but found out more and more about!” \n“….wonderful tour of Angel …very impressed by your extensive knowledge.” \n“…a perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon\, the tour was brilliantly structured and Jonathan’s narrative flowed beautifully – hugely informative and very entertaining.” \nBook your place via this link: Angel at Christmas: an Islington Walk | London On The Ground
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/angel-at-christmas-an-islington-walk-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251203T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251203T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T104917
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SUMMARY:Union Chapel Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Union Chapel has towered over Upper Street in Islington since the 1870s and today thrives as an award-winning venue\, homelessness project and a working radical church. \nOn the tour\, led by an expert Islington Guided Walks guide\, you’ll see this architectural gem up close and discover the building’s fascinating history. \nThe Grade I listed Victorian Gothic Chapel is one of the largest Nonconformist churches in London. It houses an important Father Henry Willis organ that is one of few left in the UK with an original hydraulic blowing system\, stunning stained glass windows and a distinctive octagonal interior built for acoustics and visibility. \nTake a tour and learn more about Islington’s heritage\, the Chapel’s triumphant survival after a wartime bomb\, and the fascinating story of its near demolition in the 1980s\, at a time when Victorian architecture was only just being appreciated.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/union-chapel-guided-tour/2025-12-03/
LOCATION:Union Chapel\, 19b Compton Terrace\, London\, N1 2UN\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251202T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T104917
CREATED:20251031T154201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T154201Z
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SUMMARY:Clerkenwell Crime and Punishment
DESCRIPTION:Turbulent centuries of monasteries\, vengeance\, courthouses\, prisons\, murder\, social reformers\, a bomb plot and more…. \nClerkenwell lies just outside the old City\, originally the location of the monastic houses from the late 1100s. When Henry VIII siezed these in the 1500s\, some occupants met grim fates. Over the following centuries\, the population increased greatly as London grew and people came looking for work\, and in turn the area became overcrowded\, crime-ridden and squalid. As it lay outside the City’s direct jurisdiction (part of Middlesex)\, the area attracted radicals\, rebels and criminals. The local system of magistrates\, judges and parishes in turn built prisons\, courthouses and workhouses. \nThis walk explores the nature of crime and the various punishments meted out over the centuries in this fascinating area. The route is roughly circular so we will start and end near Farringdon Station – allow 2 hours +.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/clerkenwell-crime-and-punishment-2/2025-12-02/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251202T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T104917
CREATED:20251010T165703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T165703Z
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SUMMARY:Clerkenwell Crime and Punishment
DESCRIPTION:Turbulent centuries of monasteries\, vengeance\, courthouses\, prisons\, murder\, social reformers\, a bomb plot and more…. \nClerkenwell lies just outside the old City\, originally the location of the monastic houses from the late 1100s. When Henry VIII siezed these in the 1500s\, some occupants met grim fates. Over the following centuries\, the population increased greatly as London grew and people came looking for work\, and in turn the area became overcrowded\, crime-ridden and squalid. As it lay outside the City’s direct jurisdiction (part of Middlesex)\, the area attracted radicals\, rebels and criminals. The local system of magistrates\, judges and parishes in turn built prisons\, courthouses and workhouses. \nThis walk explores the nature of crime and the various punishments meted out over the centuries in this fascinating area. The route is roughly circular so we will start and end near Farringdon Station – allow 2 hours +.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/clerkenwell-crime-and-punishment/2025-12-02/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251130T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251130T133000
DTSTAMP:20260419T104917
CREATED:20250904T094604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T010021Z
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SUMMARY:Regent's Canal\, a walking tour of its industrial past & sustainable future
DESCRIPTION:On this linear walk along the Regent’s Canal from Angel Station\, led by qualified Clerkenwell & Islington guide and conservation architect Minerva\, you will: \n• Discover how Victorian industrial wasteland became London’s most desirable waterside living – and what this transformation cost some communities \n• Learn why adaptive reuse of old buildings is the ultimate climate action – and which developers are getting sustainable regeneration right \n• Compare two contrasting estate regenerations: Packington’s success story vs Colville’s cautionary tale of poor workmanship and displaced tenants \n• Understand how the canal that once moved coal now moves gentrification – spotting genuine community benefit vs expensive window dressing \n• Explore mixed-use developments and warehouse conversions that either honor or erase the area’s working-class heritage \n” This tour was an incredible experience! The walk\, combined with Minerva’s explanations\, helped me rediscover the canal’s rich history and evolution. The tour highlights some of the key buildings along the canal\, but it’s presented in a way that’s engaging and accessible\, even for those who aren’t architecture enthusiasts. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to explore and learn more about this fascinating part of the city!” \n———————- \nThe walk lasts approximately 2 and a half hours along canal towpaths (with a 10 minute comfort break if the group requires it). Please wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing as there is no shelter along the route. Bring a water bottle.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/regents-canal-a-walking-tour-of-its-industrial-past-sustainable-future/2025-11-30/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251129T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251129T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T104917
CREATED:20251031T153753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T154724Z
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SUMMARY:The Dark Side of Clerkenwell
DESCRIPTION:Clerkenwell may have been crowned the best place to live in London in 2024 by The Times\, but behind today’s calm streets lies a far darker past. Between the 18th and early 20th centuries\, Clerkenwell was one of the most dangerous corners of London—a place where poverty\, crime\, and death walked hand in hand. \nOnce a thriving hub of industry\, Clerkenwell drew in waves of migrants seeking work. But the promises of the Industrial Revolution soon gave way to grim reality: squalid housing\, meagre wages\, and desperate choices. For many\, life narrowed to just two fates—the workhouse or the prison. And in this climate\, crime flourished. The district gained a reputation as a den of thieves\, pickpockets\, and highwaymen\, while its slums inspired some of Charles Dickens’ most vivid characters. \nFrom the 17th century onwards\, at least four different prisons operated here\, packed with thieves\, debtors\, radicals\, and the destitute. The Middlesex House of Correction—infamous for its severity—was once the largest prison in the country. Their looming presence gave rise to the magnificent Sessions House on Clerkenwell Green\, for years the busiest courthouse in England. \nOn this walk we’ll uncover two centuries of Clerkenwell’s hidden history. From the escapades of Jack Sheppard\, the infamous 18th-century thief and master of escape\, to the rise of the Italian gangs of the Sabinis and the Cortesis\, Clerkenwell’s streets echo with tales both thrilling and chilling. \nIf you want to discover the side of Clerkenwell that Londoners once feared\, join me on this walk. Don’t worry—you’ll be safe.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/the-dark-side-of-clerkenwell/2025-11-29/
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