The streets in Islington's most western area, adjacent to Kings Cross station, used to be slathered in advertising. On this tour we look at some of the examples that are still visible, whether painted onto walls or as carved panels, hinting at a world before back-lit perspex and interactive screens. See a cross section of ... Read More
This walk in the Angel area tells the stories of groundbreaking women of Islington that changed the course of history. "Excellent.... very professional and knowledgeable.... fun and informative" Tripadvisor 5* "A really inspiring walk" "Thanks for the great tour" The walk includes women from the 16th to the 21st centuries, who made significant contributions to ... Read More
Finsbury's narrow streets and courts provide the setting for many novels. We pass by novelist Arnold Bennetts's Riceyman Steps, through George Gissing’s Nether World, see where Dickens' Oliver Twist first met Mr Brownlow and meet the inspiration for Miss Haversham. Closely associated with the print trade, Finsbury was also home to many magazines and journals, ... 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
A guided tour of Victorian warehouses and industries on a road that was key to the great 19th-century reshaping of London Clerkenwell Road – Warehouse to Hard House This 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 ... Read More
I dive into the world war history of Islington. The location of the factory that saved Britain. The British soldier turned wandering buddhist mystic, the libraries haunted by wartime ghosts; The Homes of some of Islington`s heroes; The location of where some of the most notorious bombs fell in Islington and the former Arsenal stadium ... Read More
From warrior queens to scientists, writers, reformers and pop icons, this tour uncovers the powerful, rebellious and visionary women who shaped not only this neighbourhood, but the wider world. Expect hidden histories, bold personalities, and a fresh perspective on a part of London you thought you knew. Over approximately 2 hours, we’ll explore powerful highlights—from ... Read More
Discover how Islington developed from a rural settlement and centre for dairy farming into the diverse, bustling area it is today. In 1086 the Domesday Book reported that Islington contained just 27 households. Today its quarter-of-a-million residents live in an area that boasts world-class cultural venues but also less green space than any other London ... Read More
Finsbury's narrow streets and courts provide the setting for many novels. We pass by novelist Arnold Bennetts's Riceyman Steps, through George Gissing’s Nether World, see where Dickens' Oliver Twist first met Mr Brownlow and meet the inspiration for Miss Haversham. Closely associated with the print trade, Finsbury was also home to many magazines and journals, ... Read More
A mixed bag showcasing the diverse and creative people who have lived and worked in the Holloway area across the centuries. Learn about innovators and inventors, diarists and dandies, punks and painters, space travel and sport. We'll visit locations associated with poets, playwrights, musicians, artists and thieves – some names you might already know but ... 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