On this linear walk along the Regent's Canal from Angel Station, led by qualified Clerkenwell & Islington guide and conservation architect Minerva, you will: • Discover how Victorian industrial wasteland became London's most desirable waterside living – and what this transformation cost some communities • Learn why adaptive reuse of old buildings is the ultimate ... Read More
Canonbury Tower was built in the late 16th century and is a rare survivor of Tudor domestic architecture in London. The Tower was added onto a manor house built in the early 1500s as the country retreat of the Canons of St Bartholomew's Priory in Smithfield. On this 90-minute tour you'll see the existing Tudor ... Read More
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. On 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. The Grade I listed ... Read More
Canonbury Tower was built in the late 16th century and is a rare survivor of Tudor domestic architecture in London. The Tower was added onto a manor house built in the early 1500s as the country retreat of the Canons of St Bartholomew's Priory in Smithfield. On this 90-minute tour you'll see the existing Tudor ... Read More
Prepare to immerse yourself in the authentic London of Mick Herron's Slow Horses novels and the acclaimed TV adaptation. This walking tour takes you beyond the screen and pages, directly into the streets that inspired the stories and characters you love. Your guides, Caroline and Nigel, will take you in the footsteps of your favourite ... Read More
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. St 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 ... Read More
Canonbury Tower was built in the late 16th century and is a rare survivor of Tudor domestic architecture in London. The Tower was added onto a manor house built in the early 1500s as the country retreat of the Canons of St Bartholomew's Priory in Smithfield. On this 90-minute tour you'll see the existing Tudor ... Read More
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. On 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. The Grade I listed ... Read More
Discover the hidden gems that make this corner of London so unique Join qualified local guide Nigel Smith for a captivating and surprising journey through the charming streets of Islington. This two-hour walking tour is designed to unveil the area's rich and often overlooked history, showcasing the intriguing stories and quirky details that make this ... Read More
Canonbury Tower was built in the late 16th century and is a rare survivor of Tudor domestic architecture in London. The Tower was added onto a manor house built in the early 1500s as the country retreat of the Canons of St Bartholomew's Priory in Smithfield. On this 90-minute tour you'll see the existing Tudor ... Read More
Prepare to immerse yourself in the authentic London of Mick Herron's Slow Horses novels and the acclaimed TV adaptation. This walking tour takes you beyond the screen and pages, directly into the streets that inspired the stories and characters you love. Your guides, Caroline and Nigel, will take you in the footsteps of your favourite ... Read More
Discover nonconformist burial grounds, one of the oldest regiments in the British Army, a 90 year-old public baths and wash-house, the site of London's first outdoor swimming pool and one of its most unusual churches. "...brilliant... so many fascinating facts." "Another walk where you think you know the patch and Jonathan shows you the hidden ... Read More