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SUMMARY:Heretics and Horrors City Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the City’s Bloody Past\, through times of great suffering such as the Great Fire of London\, times of religious and political upheaval during the Dissolution of the monasteries and why heads adorned the gates of the City. \nExplore London’s bloody past. \nThe walking tour lets you explore the horrors of living through the Great Plague and Great Fire of London\, while learning more about London’s history. \nEven though this 90-minute walking tour covers a short distance\, the area is drenched in history. \nImagine a time before the world wasn’t mapped\, when people’s every move depended on what they could see from their home. Now imagine being stuck there with no way to escape as plague sweep through town and claim more victims each day…Do you think this would be just another bad dream? \nThe City of London held an important position within England. Henry VIII had his sights set upon making sure he had the element of control. \nThe name “Bloody Mary” may sound unpleasant\, but she was just as bad or worse than her father Henry VIII? How did this mere woman cause so much fear? We will attempt to answer the question did Sherlock Holmes really jump? \nEnjoy a stroll through London’s dark underside on an informative walking tour in the City of London.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/heretics-and-horrors-city-walking-tour/2024-08-08/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240807T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240807T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192623
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SUMMARY:Islington's Lost Entertainments
DESCRIPTION:For centuries\, Islington has been a popular destination for pleasure seekers. On this two-hour tour we’ll explore the activities and institutions that went from ubiquity to obscurity as London changed around them. \nWe’ll uncover Islington’s time as a land of pastoral excess; the antics of various rock-n’-rollers; the food; the fads; and the fights. \nThe walk begins outside Angel station and ends near Highbury and Islington station. Due to some mature themes\, the walk is recommended for ages 15+.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/islingtons-lost-entertainments-2/2024-08-07/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240802T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240802T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192623
CREATED:20240716T105201Z
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SUMMARY:Islington's Lost Entertainments
DESCRIPTION:For centuries\, Islington has been a popular destination for pleasure seekers. On this two-hour tour we’ll explore the activities and institutions that went from ubiquity to obscurity as London changed around them. \nWe’ll uncover Islington’s time as a land of pastoral excess; the antics of various rock-n’-rollers; the food; the fads; and the fights. \nThe walk begins outside Angel station and ends near Highbury and Islington station. Due to some mature themes\, the walk is recommended for ages 15+.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/islingtons-lost-entertainments-2/2024-08-02/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240728T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240728T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192623
CREATED:20240716T105201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T105201Z
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SUMMARY:Islington's Lost Entertainments
DESCRIPTION:For centuries\, Islington has been a popular destination for pleasure seekers. On this two-hour tour we’ll explore the activities and institutions that went from ubiquity to obscurity as London changed around them. \nWe’ll uncover Islington’s time as a land of pastoral excess; the antics of various rock-n’-rollers; the food; the fads; and the fights. \nThe walk begins outside Angel station and ends near Highbury and Islington station. Due to some mature themes\, the walk is recommended for ages 15+.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/islingtons-lost-entertainments-2/2024-07-28/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240721T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240721T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192623
CREATED:20240601T110907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240601T110907Z
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SUMMARY:Clerkenwell: London's First Suburb
DESCRIPTION:Monks\, nuns\, courthouses\, rookeries\, radicals\, distillers\, pubs\, crafts\, trades and architecture \nOn this circular walk from/to Farringdon Station\, now one of the best connected stations in all of London\, you will: \n• Learn about Clerkenwell’s Norman and medieval monastic heritage.\n• Discover Clerkenwell’s tradition for radicalism\, dissent and protest.\n• Understand its growth from rural monastic quarter to the first area to be swallowed up by creeping urbanisation.\n• Hear about Clerkenwell’s history as a centre for makers of clocks\, watches\, jewellery and furniture; for brewers and distillers; and for crime and vice.\n• See the site of the historic court houses of the lost county of Middlesex.\n• Admire architecture from the 16th to the 21st centuries in a visually attractive village-like area.\n• Have a rare opportunity to see the Clerk’s Well that gave the area its name. \n“Thanks for a great walk.”\n“a very enjoyable walk with Jonathan around Clerkenwell”\n“enjoyed the informative dialogue and the hidden places visited” \nThe walk lasts approximately two hours. Please be prepared for all weather conditions! \nStart: Farringdon Station forecourt (opposite Castle pub\, Cowcross Street/Turnmill Street)\nFinish: Farringdon Station
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/clerkenwell-londons-first-suburb-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240720T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240720T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192623
CREATED:20240325T194053Z
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SUMMARY:St Mary Islington - Church and Tower tour
DESCRIPTION:St Mary’s\, Islington on Upper Street has played a central role in the history of Islington for a thousand years. During this time several different churches have stood on the site\, leaving an eclectic range of architectural styles. \nOn this 90-minute guided tour you’ll learn about the 12th-century Norman church and its 15th-century medieval successor. In the 18th century it was completely rebuilt\, lasting until 1940 when St Mary’s became the first London church to be destroyed in World War II. Only the tower and steeple survived the bomb; the main body of the church was rebuilt in 1956\, a fascinating example of post-war reconstruction and design. \nAs well as providing a glimpse into the history of St Mary’s and how it has influenced Islington today\, you’ll also have the opportunity to climb the 120 steps to the top of tower\, giving you a bird’s-eye view over London. \n\n\n\n\nReviews of this tour\n⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “The guided tour of St Mary’s\, Upper Street\, Islington was fascinating and the view from the top of the tower was very special indeed.” \n⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “An excellent informative tour of St Mary’s Church. We had a great trip up the church tower with fabulous views over London. But we were also entertained with an interesting history of the church and its site – despite living very locally for over 30 years it is amazing what you miss on your doorstep!” \n⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Great tour of St Mary’s Islington – a very beautiful church with lots of history. The best bit though was the opportunity to climb up the tower for a fantastic view. Highly recommended.” \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.”
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/st-mary-islington-church-and-tower-tour/2024-07-20/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240718T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240718T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192623
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SUMMARY:All Around the Houses (Essex Road to Regent's Canal)
DESCRIPTION:Part of the proceeds from this walk will support the Arlington Association’s fund-raising for local charities and to maintain Arlington Square’s garden.\n—————————————\nKeep it to yourself\, but the streets between Essex Road and the Regent’s Canal form one of Islington’s hidden pockets of tranquility and beauty. \nSee a microcosm of Islington’s history\, heritage and housing in this area’s architecture\, waterways\, gardens and pubs and discover its close ties to the ancient City of London. \nLondon On The Ground’s guided walk in this area will let you in on its secrets. Highlights include: \n– Islington’s early story from the Domesday Book to the 1500s.\n– Mid 19th century terraced houses and social housing from the 1800s to the 2000s.\n– A Victorian church and almshouses with historic ties to the City of London.\n– A school with links to Pink Floyd and a mural commemorating the New River.\n– The Regent’s Canal.\n– An award-winning public garden square maintained by local residents.\n– A community pub\, where the tour will end (with a drink for those who would like one!). \nStart: Outside Essex Road station\, Canonbury Road N1\nFinish: The Hanbury pub\, Linton Street N1 \nThe walk will take between 90 mins and 2 hrs. Please be prepared for all weathers! \n“A thoroughly enjoyable tour.”\n“… a lovely walk\, definitely recommended.”\n“Great walk\, well structured\, paced and delivered.”
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/all-around-the-houses-essex-road-to-regents-canal/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240714T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240714T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192623
CREATED:20240712T183116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T183116Z
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SUMMARY:Heretics and Horrors City Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the City’s Bloody Past\, through times of great suffering such as the Great Fire of London\, times of religious and political upheaval during the Dissolution of the monasteries and why heads adorned the gates of the City. \nExplore London’s bloody past. \nThe walking tour lets you explore the horrors of living through the Great Plague and Great Fire of London\, while learning more about London’s history. \nEven though this 90-minute walking tour covers a short distance\, the area is drenched in history. \nImagine a time before the world wasn’t mapped\, when people’s every move depended on what they could see from their home. Now imagine being stuck there with no way to escape as plague sweep through town and claim more victims each day…Do you think this would be just another bad dream? \nThe City of London held an important position within England. Henry VIII had his sights set upon making sure he had the element of control. \nThe name “Bloody Mary” may sound unpleasant\, but she was just as bad or worse than her father Henry VIII? How did this mere woman cause so much fear? We will attempt to answer the question did Sherlock Holmes really jump? \nEnjoy a stroll through London’s dark underside on an informative walking tour in the City of London.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/heretics-and-horrors-city-walking-tour/2024-07-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240710T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240710T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192624
CREATED:20240203T195402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240203T195402Z
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SUMMARY:Islington’s Big Screens
DESCRIPTION:A stroll through more than 100 years of Islington cinema-going; all between Angel and Essex Road stations. You’’ll encounter Victorian showmen\, architectural wonders and tales of bad behaviour in the stalls. Come to discover hidden gems and hear what a night ‘at the flicks’ was like decades before multiplexes. \nIn addition to such landmarks as the Screen on the Green\, you’ll see some buildings that were once cinemas as well as a few intriguing places where all trace of their cinematic past has vanished.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/islingtons-big-screens-2/2024-07-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240710T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240710T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192624
CREATED:20240628T152619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T152619Z
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SUMMARY:Cattle\, Convicts & Celts
DESCRIPTION:Expect a once innovative prison\, an establishment for fatherless Scottish children\, the revolutionary impact of the railways and omnibus and the remnants of the huge livestock market that fuelled the Victorian mega-city with meat. \nThis circular walk commissioned by The London Metropolitan Archives continues a series covering the broad sweep of London’s history. It explores the dramatic impact of the Victorian era on the area in and around Caledonian Road. To tie in with The London Metropolitan Archive’s current exhibition on “The Lost Victorian City”  the walk includes two significant lost institutions.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/cattle-convicts-celts/
LOCATION:Caledonian Road tube station\, N7 9BA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Lansdown":MAILTO:karen.lansdown@ciga.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240628T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240628T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192624
CREATED:20240203T195009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240203T195009Z
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SUMMARY:Cultural Clerkenwell
DESCRIPTION:Since the middle-ages\, when religious pageants were held on the banks of the River Fleet and entertainers performed at the annual Bartholomew’s Fair\, Clerkenwell has been a part of London steeped in cultural history. \nTheatre\, literature\, music\, film\, architecture\, food\, sculpture and visual art spanning the last 900 years are all covered as we wander the streets and alleys of this atmospheric neighbourhood. \nIn addition to following in the footsteps of William Shakespeare and Charles Dickens\, along the way you’ll hear how William Morris\, Agatha Christie\, Vladimir Lenin\, William Hogarth and Benjamin Franklin have all left their mark on Clerkenwell. \nIn London’s oldest parish church you’ll see a striking sculpture by one of Britain’s most controversial artists. Down hidden alleyways you’ll find out about one of London’s great 17th-century theatres\, a pioneering architectural partnership and an unsung champion of classical music. You’ll also see why this historic area has been a location for some of Hollywood’s biggest movies. And you’ll get the chance to see close-up the site that gave Clerkenwell its name.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/cultural-clerkenwell-3/2024-06-28/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240626T184725
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240626T184725
DTSTAMP:20260423T192624
CREATED:20240504T174722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240504T174722Z
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SUMMARY:Canonbury Tower Tour
DESCRIPTION: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.\nOn this 90-minute tour you’ll see the existing Tudor interiors and hear about the many notable characters associated with the building. Over the centuries these have included Thomas Cromwell of Wolf Hall fame\, Henry VIII’s fourth wife\, Anne of Cleves\, Francis Bacon and the writers Washington Irving (Sleepy Hollow) and Oliver Goldsmith (The Vicar of Wakefield). You’ll also have the chance to climb up to the rooftop which affords wonderful views over London in all directions.\nCanonbury Tower is owned by the Marquess of Northampton and has been in the same family since the 16th century. All visitors are guests of the seventh Marquess\, Spencer Compton. Islington Guides offer exclusive small group tours twice a month on Wednesday afternoons and Friday mornings. Booking link is for multiple dates.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/canonbury-tower-tour-5/2024-06-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240616T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240616T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192624
CREATED:20240601T110208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240601T110208Z
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SUMMARY:The Elephants Have Escaped – Oh What a Circus!
DESCRIPTION:Retrace the path of two Victorian circus elephants who\, in 1884\, ran through the streets of Dartmouth Park\, ending trapped but unharmed in an N19 front garden near Archway. It’s a delightful route starting near Parliament Hill Fields and ending between Archway and Tufnell Park stations. We will take time to admire what the elephants missed as they charged past\, such as well-to-do Georgian houses\, charming backstreets and Victorian shops. Hear the amusing newspaper reports of the time and learn about the real ‘Greatest Showman’\, railways\, conservation\, filming locations and a naughty monkey.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/the-elephants-have-escaped-oh-what-a-circus-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240615T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240615T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192624
CREATED:20240325T194053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T171609Z
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SUMMARY:St Mary Islington - Church and Tower tour
DESCRIPTION:St Mary’s\, Islington on Upper Street has played a central role in the history of Islington for a thousand years. During this time several different churches have stood on the site\, leaving an eclectic range of architectural styles. \nOn this 90-minute guided tour you’ll learn about the 12th-century Norman church and its 15th-century medieval successor. In the 18th century it was completely rebuilt\, lasting until 1940 when St Mary’s became the first London church to be destroyed in World War II. Only the tower and steeple survived the bomb; the main body of the church was rebuilt in 1956\, a fascinating example of post-war reconstruction and design. \nAs well as providing a glimpse into the history of St Mary’s and how it has influenced Islington today\, you’ll also have the opportunity to climb the 120 steps to the top of tower\, giving you a bird’s-eye view over London. \n\n\n\n\nReviews of this tour\n⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “The guided tour of St Mary’s\, Upper Street\, Islington was fascinating and the view from the top of the tower was very special indeed.” \n⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “An excellent informative tour of St Mary’s Church. We had a great trip up the church tower with fabulous views over London. But we were also entertained with an interesting history of the church and its site – despite living very locally for over 30 years it is amazing what you miss on your doorstep!” \n⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Great tour of St Mary’s Islington – a very beautiful church with lots of history. The best bit though was the opportunity to climb up the tower for a fantastic view. Highly recommended.” \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.”
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/st-mary-islington-church-and-tower-tour/2024-06-15/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240614T184725
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240614T184725
DTSTAMP:20260423T192624
CREATED:20240504T174722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240504T174722Z
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SUMMARY:Canonbury Tower Tour
DESCRIPTION: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.\nOn this 90-minute tour you’ll see the existing Tudor interiors and hear about the many notable characters associated with the building. Over the centuries these have included Thomas Cromwell of Wolf Hall fame\, Henry VIII’s fourth wife\, Anne of Cleves\, Francis Bacon and the writers Washington Irving (Sleepy Hollow) and Oliver Goldsmith (The Vicar of Wakefield). You’ll also have the chance to climb up to the rooftop which affords wonderful views over London in all directions.\nCanonbury Tower is owned by the Marquess of Northampton and has been in the same family since the 16th century. All visitors are guests of the seventh Marquess\, Spencer Compton. Islington Guides offer exclusive small group tours twice a month on Wednesday afternoons and Friday mornings. Booking link is for multiple dates.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/canonbury-tower-tour-5/2024-06-14/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240612T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240612T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192624
CREATED:20240203T200026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240203T200026Z
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SUMMARY:Evolving Islington
DESCRIPTION: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 borough. \nThe story of how Islington developed over the centuries provides many tales of social\, cultural and political history. The walk takes in many of central Islington’s most fascinating sites – some well-known and others even locals may not be familiar with. \nYou’ll see a Tudor house that’s been in the same family since the 16th century\, the first church bombed in World War II and some of the pioneering homes built in the early 20th century as Islington’s population boomed. You’ll also find out how the world-famous Union Chapel got its name and why you should never graffiti in a library book… The tour lasts about 2 hours and starts at Highbury & Islington station.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/evolving-islington-3/2024-06-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240608T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240608T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192624
CREATED:20240528T172150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T172150Z
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SUMMARY:Geoffrey Fletcher's Islington
DESCRIPTION:Join this walk\, led by Jonathan Wober of London On The Ground\, to discover some of the Islington sites Geoffrey Fletcher captured so lovingly and to learn about the area’s heritage. \nBest known for his 1962 book ‘The London That Nobody Knows’\, Geoffrey Fletcher recorded the London that he feared was vanishing in the 1960s\, in his sketches\, paintings\, books and weekly column in the Telegraph. This walk\, in association with the London Metropolitan Archives\, marks the 20th anniversary of his death on 22 June 2004. \nThe walk will start outside Angel station and last approximately two hours. Please be prepared for all weathers!
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/geoffrey-fletchers-islington/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240606T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240606T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192624
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SUMMARY:Ghostsigns of Islington: bygone brands and businesses
DESCRIPTION:Ghostsigns are the remnants of old advertising still clinging to the walls above our busy streets advertising products or services that are no longer available. There are some excellent examples to be found around the Islington Green area. Most of the signs we’ll look at will be of the hand-painted variety\, as per the example shown here which is an adaptation of one of the signs you’ll see on the tour. You will also see other types of old signage such as low reliefs\, forged metal and carved and gilded shop fronts. Learn about the unusual businesses\, people or products behind the signs; from vets to vegans\, rubber to metal and cars to chemists.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/ghostsigns-of-islington-bygone-brands-and-businesses-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240604T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240604T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192624
CREATED:20240528T172512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T172512Z
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SUMMARY:Holloway's Heyday – The Oxford Street of the North
DESCRIPTION:A time-travelling guided walk taking us back to when Holloway was the go-to shopping zone for the upwardly-mobile Victorian middle classes. Find out how this area quickly evolved to offer North London’s finest selection of drapery\, finery\, furnishings and tailoring\, as well as beautiful restaurants and top-end entertainment\, all accessed by excellent wide roads and frequent transport services. Hear about\, and see evidence of\, large Victorian emporiums and department stores\, variety theatres\, tea rooms\, trains and trams.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/holloways-heyday-the-oxford-street-of-the-north-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240602T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240602T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192624
CREATED:20240528T172752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T172752Z
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SUMMARY:Art Deco Holloway: architectural delights of the 1930s
DESCRIPTION:Holloway’s main shopping area has a wealth of Jazz Age and Streamline Moderne architecture simply hiding in plain view. In the 1930s many new buildings were constructed here\, and some well-established companies either updated their façades or rebuilt completely. Visit a cross section of architectural styles from this period – places of entertainment\, commerce\, manufacture and health\, as well as residential developments\, both private and LCC. You’ll also see the lights in the form of neon signs which have intriguing stories behind them. The walk lasts just under two hours and ends a few minutes’ walk from Holloway Road station.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/art-deco-holloway-architectural-delights-of-the-1930s-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240602T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240602T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192624
CREATED:20240528T173003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T173003Z
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SUMMARY:Art Deco Arsenal: sport and transport\, movies and moving
DESCRIPTION:A guided walk looking at a cross-section of architectural styles from the interwar years. Obviously\, we’ll visit Arsenal FC’s iconic Highbury ground\, but we’ll also look at and talk about places of entertainment\, companies that strived to keep up with the zeitgeist\, well-proportioned residential properties and a renovation scheme that was never completed. You’ll hear about architecture\, design\, typography and letterform\, and we’ll also peek into some interiors. The tour lasts just under two hours and finishes a stone’s throw from Finsbury Park station.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/art-deco-arsenal-sport-and-transport-movies-and-moving-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240529T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240529T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192624
CREATED:20240528T173235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T173235Z
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SUMMARY:The Elephants Have Escaped – Oh What a Circus!
DESCRIPTION:Retrace the path of two Victorian circus elephants who\, in 1884\, ran through the streets of Dartmouth Park\, ending trapped but unharmed in an N19 front garden near Archway. It’s a delightful route starting near Parliament Hill Fields and ending between Archway and Tufnell Park stations. We will take time to admire what the elephants missed as they charged past\, such as well-to-do Georgian houses\, charming backstreets and Victorian shops. Hear the amusing newspaper reports of the time and learn about the real ‘Greatest Showman’\, railways\, conservation\, filming locations and a naughty monkey.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/the-elephants-have-escaped-oh-what-a-circus/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240526T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240526T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192624
CREATED:20240203T195402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240203T195402Z
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SUMMARY:Islington’s Big Screens
DESCRIPTION:A stroll through more than 100 years of Islington cinema-going; all between Angel and Essex Road stations. You’’ll encounter Victorian showmen\, architectural wonders and tales of bad behaviour in the stalls. Come to discover hidden gems and hear what a night ‘at the flicks’ was like decades before multiplexes. \nIn addition to such landmarks as the Screen on the Green\, you’ll see some buildings that were once cinemas as well as a few intriguing places where all trace of their cinematic past has vanished.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/islingtons-big-screens-2/2024-05-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240522T184725
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240522T184725
DTSTAMP:20260423T192624
CREATED:20240504T174722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240504T174722Z
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SUMMARY:Canonbury Tower Tour
DESCRIPTION: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.\nOn this 90-minute tour you’ll see the existing Tudor interiors and hear about the many notable characters associated with the building. Over the centuries these have included Thomas Cromwell of Wolf Hall fame\, Henry VIII’s fourth wife\, Anne of Cleves\, Francis Bacon and the writers Washington Irving (Sleepy Hollow) and Oliver Goldsmith (The Vicar of Wakefield). You’ll also have the chance to climb up to the rooftop which affords wonderful views over London in all directions.\nCanonbury Tower is owned by the Marquess of Northampton and has been in the same family since the 16th century. All visitors are guests of the seventh Marquess\, Spencer Compton. Islington Guides offer exclusive small group tours twice a month on Wednesday afternoons and Friday mornings. Booking link is for multiple dates.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/canonbury-tower-tour-5/2024-05-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240518T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240518T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192624
CREATED:20240319T191239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T191239Z
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SUMMARY:Bunhill: Barracks\, Bone Yards and Baths
DESCRIPTION:**Book this tour for 2.30pm on 18 May 2024 and you will be sent a discount code giving £2 off Clerkenwell: London’s First Suburb at 11am on the same day.**\n———————————————————\nDiscover 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. \n“Another walk where you think you know the patch and Jonathan shows you the hidden stories!” \nSitting between today’s financial district and the Angel\, Islington’s Bunhill ward is named after an ancient bone yard. Once marshland outside the walls of the City of London\, for a while the area offered spas and outdoor leisure facilities. As urbanisation swallowed the fields\, the area became industrialised and populated by tradesmen\, the poor and the sick. \nThe legacy of the past is still visible\, but this walk will also reveal some hidden architectural gems and tranquil open spaces. \nThe walk lasts approximately two hours. It will take place come rain or shine\, so please be prepared for all weather conditions! \nStart: outside Moorgate tube station\, the western entrance on Moorfields (follow signposts to Exit 1).\nFinish: close to Old Street tube station.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/bunhill-barracks-bone-yards-and-baths/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240518T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240518T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192624
CREATED:20240325T194053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T171609Z
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SUMMARY:St Mary Islington - Church and Tower tour
DESCRIPTION:St Mary’s\, Islington on Upper Street has played a central role in the history of Islington for a thousand years. During this time several different churches have stood on the site\, leaving an eclectic range of architectural styles. \nOn this 90-minute guided tour you’ll learn about the 12th-century Norman church and its 15th-century medieval successor. In the 18th century it was completely rebuilt\, lasting until 1940 when St Mary’s became the first London church to be destroyed in World War II. Only the tower and steeple survived the bomb; the main body of the church was rebuilt in 1956\, a fascinating example of post-war reconstruction and design. \nAs well as providing a glimpse into the history of St Mary’s and how it has influenced Islington today\, you’ll also have the opportunity to climb the 120 steps to the top of tower\, giving you a bird’s-eye view over London. \n\n\n\n\nReviews of this tour\n⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “The guided tour of St Mary’s\, Upper Street\, Islington was fascinating and the view from the top of the tower was very special indeed.” \n⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “An excellent informative tour of St Mary’s Church. We had a great trip up the church tower with fabulous views over London. But we were also entertained with an interesting history of the church and its site – despite living very locally for over 30 years it is amazing what you miss on your doorstep!” \n⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Great tour of St Mary’s Islington – a very beautiful church with lots of history. The best bit though was the opportunity to climb up the tower for a fantastic view. Highly recommended.” \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.”
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/st-mary-islington-church-and-tower-tour/2024-05-18/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240518T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240518T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192624
CREATED:20240319T185817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T185817Z
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SUMMARY:Clerkenwell: London's First Suburb
DESCRIPTION:**Book this tour for 11am on 18 May 2024 and you will be sent a discount code giving £2 off Bunhill: Barracks\, Bone Yards and Baths at 2.30pm on the same day.**\n———————————————————\nOn this circular walk from/to Farringdon Station\, now one of the best connected stations in all of London\, you will:\n• Learn about Clerkenwell’s Norman and medieval heritage as the location of a Priory and a Nunnery in fields north of the City of London.\n• Discover Clerkenwell’s tradition for radicalism\, dissent and protest.\n• Understand its growth from rural monastic quarter to the first area to be swallowed up by creeping urbanisation.\n• Find out Clerkenwell’s history as a centre for makers of clocks\, watches\, jewellery and furniture; for brewers and distillers; and for crime and vice.\n• See the site of the historic court houses of the lost county of Middlesex.\n• Admire architecture from the 16th to the 21st centuries in a visually attractive village-like area.\n• Have a rare opportunity to see the Clerk’s Well that gave the area its name. \nThe walk lasts approximately two hours. Please be prepared for all weather conditions! \nStart: Farringdon Station forecourt (opposite Castle pub\, Cowcross Street/Turnmill Street)\nFinish: Farringdon Station \n“Thanks for a great walk.” May 2023 \n“My wife\, myself and a friend had a very enjoyable walk with Jonathan around Clerkenwell this afternoon and enjoyed the informative dialogue and the hidden places visited\, all in all a great afternoon was had by the whole group\, thank you.” May 2023
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/clerkenwell-londons-first-suburb/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240512T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240512T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192624
CREATED:20240203T200026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240203T200026Z
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SUMMARY:Evolving Islington
DESCRIPTION: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 borough. \nThe story of how Islington developed over the centuries provides many tales of social\, cultural and political history. The walk takes in many of central Islington’s most fascinating sites – some well-known and others even locals may not be familiar with. \nYou’ll see a Tudor house that’s been in the same family since the 16th century\, the first church bombed in World War II and some of the pioneering homes built in the early 20th century as Islington’s population boomed. You’ll also find out how the world-famous Union Chapel got its name and why you should never graffiti in a library book… The tour lasts about 2 hours and starts at Highbury & Islington station.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/evolving-islington-3/2024-05-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240511T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240511T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192624
CREATED:20240319T191558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T191558Z
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SUMMARY:Monasteries\, Martyrs\, Murder & Meat
DESCRIPTION:From St Paul’s via Greyfriars & Old Bailey to Smithfield\, St Bartholomew’s & Charterhouse. \nThe Priory and Hospital of St Bartholomew were founded at Smithfield 901 years ago in 1123. \nLondon has a long and dark history of martyrs\, public executions\, body snatchers\, crime and punishment – and butchery. \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“I really enjoyed Monasteries\, Martyrs\, Murder & Meat and felt that Jonathan brought the history of the City to life in an informative and entertaining way. I highly recommend and will definitely do more guided walks with London on the Ground.”
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/monasteries-martyrs-murder-meat-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240510T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240510T000000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192624
CREATED:20240504T174722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240504T174722Z
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SUMMARY:Canonbury Tower Tour
DESCRIPTION: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.\nOn this 90-minute tour you’ll see the existing Tudor interiors and hear about the many notable characters associated with the building. Over the centuries these have included Thomas Cromwell of Wolf Hall fame\, Henry VIII’s fourth wife\, Anne of Cleves\, Francis Bacon and the writers Washington Irving (Sleepy Hollow) and Oliver Goldsmith (The Vicar of Wakefield). You’ll also have the chance to climb up to the rooftop which affords wonderful views over London in all directions.\nCanonbury Tower is owned by the Marquess of Northampton and has been in the same family since the 16th century. All visitors are guests of the seventh Marquess\, Spencer Compton. Islington Guides offer exclusive small group tours twice a month on Wednesday afternoons and Friday mornings. Booking link is for multiple dates.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/canonbury-tower-tour-5/2024-05-10/
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