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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/2025-11-15/
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SUMMARY:Revealed: Why the Great Fire of London nearly didn’t happen
DESCRIPTION:Find out about the circumstances of the Great Devastation\, the main characters and visit some of the rebuilt churches.\nWe walk through the City from Tower of London to Clerkenwell following the 5 days of the Fire\nMeet outside Tower of London ticket office.\nTour lasts 2 Hours\nWalk Date: 10th November 2025 at 10.45am
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/revealed-why-the-great-fire-of-london-nearly-didnt-happen/
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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/2025-11-06/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251105T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251105T130000
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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/2025-11-05/
LOCATION:Union Chapel\, 19b Compton Terrace\, London\, N1 2UN\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251102T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251102T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185306
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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/2025-11-02/
LOCATION:Sadler’s Wells Theatre
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251101T153000
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SUMMARY:Diverse London: Radical Islington
DESCRIPTION:From the 1960s Islington was associated with a range of radical causes\, from Anti -Apartheid \, CND and LGTB rights. First produced in conjunction with Islington Museum\, this walk covers some radical decades where the feminist bookshop Sisterwrite was based in Upper Street\, as well as the first LGTB registered charity London Friend. The Anti Apartheid movement had many activists in the borough and the ANC had its headquarters in Penton St N1. The local MP\, Chris Smith\, was the first openly gay MP in Parliament and the borough was the target of intense media attention as ‘loony Left’. Explore these memories and places on this fascinating guided tour.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/diverse-london-radical-islington/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251030T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251030T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185306
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SUMMARY:The Dark Side of Clerkenwell: Tales of Crime and Death - Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Dark Side of Clerkenwell: Tales of Crime and Death (18th–Early 20th Century)\nClerkenwell 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-tales-of-crime-and-death-guided-tour/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251026T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251026T133000
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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/2025-10-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251022T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251022T210000
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SUMMARY:Clerkenwell & Islington Tour Guiding Course 2026: Meet the Guides
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to develop the skills to become a tour guide? Would you like to know more about history of Islington? Why not apply for the Clerkenwell & Islington tour guide training course starting in January 2026? \nIf you’d like to find out more\, join guides who have completed the course at our free ‘Meet the Guides’ event. The course tutors and other guides who have completed the course will take you on a walk to show you their favourite parts of Clerkenwell followed by a chance to ask questions and socialise in a local pub. \nWe meet outside Farringdon Station at 6:30pm and the walk will last approximately one hour \nThe event is free but please book a place so we know who to expect. We anticipate high demand for this event so if having booked you find that you are unable to attend we would be grateful if you would cancle your ticket so that someone else can attend.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/clerkenwell-islington-tour-guiding-course-2026-meet-the-guides/
LOCATION:Farringdon Station\, Cowcross Street\, London\, EC1M 6BY\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251019T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251019T124500
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SUMMARY:The Diary of a Nobody - Mr Pooter's High Brow Holloway
DESCRIPTION:The Diary of a Nobody started as a popular satirical column in Punch magazine in 1888 before being extended and published in book form a few years later.   \nThis guided tour brings the book to life\, taking you back to the late Victorian middle-class Holloway that Mr. Charles Pooter and his family and friends might have experienced had they been real people.   \nWe’ll look at relevant buildings\, shops\, and street furniture to link to the stories in the diary\, such as Pooter’s silly arguments with the ironmonger\, the shirt dresser and the stationer. Find out about 1880’s Holloway in the form of theatre venues\, transportation\, tradesmen and gin palaces as you roll your eyes at his clunky puns.   \nYou don’t need to have already read the book to enjoy this tour\, but it’s likely you’ll want to do so afterwards!  \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/the-diary-of-a-nobody-mr-pooters-high-brow-holloway-3/
LOCATION:Upper Holloway
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251017T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251017T160000
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SUMMARY:Tufnell Park Tales
DESCRIPTION:From manor house to picture house – the making of a Victorian suburb.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/tufnell-park-tales/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185306
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SUMMARY:Evolving Islington - a walking tour
DESCRIPTION:Discover how Islington developed from a rural settlement and centre for dairy farming into the diverse\, bustling area it is today. \nIn 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… \nThe tour lasts about 2 hours. It starts at Highbury & Islington station (we’ll meet at the round benches near the station) and ends in Islington Square off Upper Street\, a 10-minute walk from both Angel and Highbury & Islington stations.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/evolving-islington-a-walking-tour-3/2025-10-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T130000
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SUMMARY:Geoffrey Fletcher's Islington
DESCRIPTION:Discover some of the Islington locations that the artist Geoffrey Fletcher captured so lovingly in the 1960s and 1970s and learn about the area’s long and rich heritage. \n“Excellent walk – really interesting and a really great guide.” \nBest known for his 1962 book ‘The London That Nobody Knows’\, Geoffrey Fletcher’s sketches\, paintings\, books and weekly column in the Telegraph recorded the London he feared was vanishing in the decades after World War II. \nHe was especially fond of Islington\, with its markets\, Georgian terraces and varied Victorian architecture. Some of it has disappeared and the character of the area has changed. \nHowever\, Fletcher would still recognise many of the buildings and streets he drew or painted 60 years ago. \nThe walk will last approximately two hours. Please be prepared for all weathers! \nStart: outside Angel tube station\, Islington High Street\, N1 8XX \nFinish: Essex Road (close to Essex Road station) \n“Great walk\, Jonathan\, thanks!” \n“A fascinating walk through 60s and 70s Islington – or what remains!” \nTickets from Guided walks\, London blog | London On The Ground
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/geoffrey-fletchers-islington-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251010T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251010T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185306
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SUMMARY:The Slow Horses Stroll
DESCRIPTION:Prepare to immerse yourself in the authentic London of Mick Herron’s Slow Horses novels and the acclaimed TV adaptation. \nThis walking tour takes you beyond the screen and pages\, directly into the streets that inspired the stories and characters you love. \nYour guides\, Caroline and Nigel\, will take you in the footsteps of your favourite bunch of MI5 misfits\, and give you a whole new perspective on the city. You’ll see the actual Slough House and other real-life locations where memorable encounters with the Slow Horses take place. And along the way\, you’ll discover the fascinating links between the series and London’s rich past — from the medieval heritage of its oldest parish church\, to the Victorian grandeur of Smithfield Market\, and the striking Brutalism of the Barbican. \nThe locations are brought to life with some of your guides’ favourite extracts from the novels and they’ll uncover the production secrets that transform this corner of the city into Lamb’s London. \nThe two-hour tour starts outside Barbican Underground Station (Hammersmith & City line) and ends near Old Street Station (Northern line). \nDisclaimer: this walking tour of Slow Horses locations is in no way affiliated with Mick Herron or his publishers\, See-Saw Films or Apple TV+.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/the-slow-horses-stroll/2025-10-10/
LOCATION:Barbican Tube\, Aldersgate Street\, London\, EC1A 4JA\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251001T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251001T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185306
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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/2025-10-01/
LOCATION:Union Chapel\, 19b Compton Terrace\, London\, N1 2UN\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250928T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250928T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185306
CREATED:20250904T094058Z
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SUMMARY:Regent's Canal Regenerated
DESCRIPTION:Join Jen for a Sunday afternoon stroll along and around the Islington section of Regent’s Canal. Follow the history of the canal from its hey-day in the nineteenth century\, through its decline in the 1960s to its subsequent re-invention as a place for people to live\, work and play
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/regents-canal-regenerated-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250927T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250927T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185306
CREATED:20250904T094604Z
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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/2025-09-27/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250927T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250927T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185306
CREATED:20250528T174806Z
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SUMMARY:Eclectic Clerkenwell
DESCRIPTION:Monks\, nuns\, courthouses\, rookeries\, radicals\, distillers\, pubs\, crafts\, trades and architecture! \n“…a great tour… Immensely enjoyable and packed with fascinating details” \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 sites of the historic court houses of the lost county of Middlesex.\n• Admire architecture from the 16th to the 21st centuries in this 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 \nTickets from Guided walks\, London blog | London On The Ground
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/eclectic-clerkenwell-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250830T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250830T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185306
CREATED:20250528T174508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T174543Z
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SUMMARY:Beautiful Barnsbury
DESCRIPTION:See fine Georgian squares\, secret gardens and London’s smallest nature reserve\, while learning about the area’s history. \nDating back to the Domesday Book of 1086\, Barnsbury was for centuries a rural manor set back a little from the busy Islington main road of Upper Street. \nIn the 18th century its open fields\, fresh water springs\, pleasure gardens (and forerunner of the world’s most famous cricket ground) were built over by 18th century developers. This brought the growing middle classes into the area\, but in the 19th century it was not immune to industrialisation\, overcrowding and a workhouse for the poor. \nToday\, Barnsbury is one of inner London’s most beautiful areas\, tucked away between Upper Street and Caledonian Road. \nStart: Angel tube station\nFinish: Close to Caledonian Road & Barnsbury Overground station\, or a short walk to Highbury & Islington or Caledonian Road tube stations. \nThe walk lasts around two hours. Please be prepared for all weather conditions! \n“Such a wonderful walk around one of the loveliest parts of London”\n“A great afternoon visiting a part of Islington I thought I knew but found out more and more about!” \nTickets from Guided walks\, London blog | London On The Ground
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/beautiful-barnsbury-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250829T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250829T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185306
CREATED:20250817T083234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T083234Z
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SUMMARY:Cultural Clerkenwell - a walking tour
DESCRIPTION:Walk in the footsteps of Shakespeare and Dickens and see contemporary art in London’s oldest parish church with guide Nigel Smith. \nSince 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. \nThe tour lasts about 2 hours. It starts outside Barbican underground station (Hammersmith & City line) and ends at Farringdon station.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/cultural-clerkenwell-a-walking-tour-3/
LOCATION:Barbican Tube\, Aldersgate Street\, London\, EC1A 4JA\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250827T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250827T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185306
CREATED:20250808T163603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T144816Z
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SUMMARY:Islington's Golden Mile - drapery\, corsetry and fancy goods
DESCRIPTION:A wander along Upper Street looking at remnants of lovely old shop fronts hinting at a bygone age when this area was a magnet for upper classes\, hence its reputation as Islington’s Golden Mile. \nLearn about the top quality products on offer\, beautifully presented behind spindle windows and curved glass. \nHear about umbrella makers\, handmade corsetry\, beautiful shoes\, luxurious fabrics\, homewares\, provisions\, furriers\, furnishers\, tailors\, toy shops and tricks. Evidence of these can be seen within intricate floor mosaics\, gilded signs\, marble and metal\, and terrazzo thresholds – a truly A1 shopping experience. \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/islingtons-golden-mile-drapery-corsetry-and-fancy-goods-4/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jane Parker":MAILTO:janepbr@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250824T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250824T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185306
CREATED:20250701T123925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T123925Z
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SUMMARY:178 STEPS TO HEAVEN
DESCRIPTION:Islington Guided Walks are organising Caledonian Clock Tower again.Tours are arranged for Sunday 29 June\, Saturday 26 July and Sunday 24 August. \nThe Tower originally opened in 1855 as part of the Caledonian Meat Market which operated from the area now known as Caledonian Park in Market Street N7 close to Caledonian Road Underground Station. It is 45 metres high with178 steps to climb. \nThe tour will cover the fascinating history of London’s meat markets\, you will also be able to see the insides of the wonderful pendulum clock that is older than Big Ben. At the top of the Tower\, there are fantastic\, photogenic 360°views around London.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/178-steps-to-heaven/2025-08-24/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250816T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250816T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185306
CREATED:20250801T193006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T193006Z
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SUMMARY:Islington World War Walk.
DESCRIPTION:Find out about the factory that saved Britain from invasion. The British soldier turned wandering Buddhist mystic. Where some of the most notorious bombs fell\, where some of Islington`s most famous wartime heroes and heroines lived. The former Arsenal stadium and its surprising role in winning two world wars.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/islington-world-war-walk-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250815T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250815T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185306
CREATED:20250801T193858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T170923Z
UID:10000273-1755255600-1755261000@islingtonguidedwalks.com
SUMMARY:Canonbury Tower guided tours – March 2026
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. \nTours are available twice a month on the second Friday and the last Wednesday. \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.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/canonbury-tower-tour-6/2025-08-15/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250813T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250813T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185306
CREATED:20250718T110345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T110512Z
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SUMMARY:Undercurrent: Wandering the Walbrook
DESCRIPTION:Join a Clerkenwell & Islington Guide for an intriguing walk from Moorgate to Old Street exploring the lost river Walbrook and other watery undercurrents. One of the smallest of London’s lost rivers\, the Walbrook meandered through Finsbury and St Luke’s on its way to the Thames. Dammed by the Roman city wall\, the river flooded to create marshy Moorfields. Long since culverted and part of the sewer system\, underground water still leaves its mark on the landscape and its buildings. Hear about wells from medieval times to the present day\, drinking water for humans and animals\, a Georgian swimming pool\, Victorian sanitation\, a subsiding church and more. \nThis walk is funded by Islington Museum’s as part of their Undercurrent exhibition
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/undercurrent-wandering-the-walbrook/2025-08-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250809T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250809T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185306
CREATED:20250528T174209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T180145Z
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SUMMARY:Groundbreaking Women of Islington
DESCRIPTION:This walk in the Angel area tells the stories of groundbreaking women of Islington that changed the course of history. \n“A really inspiring walk” \n“Thanks for the great tour” \n“I really enjoyed it” \nThe walk includes women from the 16th to the 21st centuries\, who made significant contributions to philanthropy\, politics\, literature\, sport\, leisure\, community activities\, music\, film\, theatre and the arts. See where they drew their inspiration from Islington and where they left their mark on the area. \nThe walk lasts approximately two hours. Please be prepared for all weather conditions! \nStart: Outside the entrance to Sadlers Wells Theatre\, Rosebery Avenue\, London\, EC1R 4TN \nFinish: A short walk from Highbury & Islington tube station \n“Thanks for a great adventure this afternoon! …there were bits I was familiar with and LOTS I learned!” \nTickets from Guided walks\, London blog | London On The Ground
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/groundbreaking-women-of-islington-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250804T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250804T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185306
CREATED:20250714T115709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T144850Z
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SUMMARY:Follow the Elephants – Oh What a Circus!
DESCRIPTION:This delightful route starts near Gospel Oak and ends midway between Archway and Tufnell Park stations. \nWe retrace the path of two Victorian circus elephants who were unusually startled by a loud noise such that they ran through the residential streets\, ending their journey trapped but unharmed in an Islington N19 front garden. \nWe will take time to admire what the elephants missed as they charged past\, such as well-to-do Georgian houses\, charming backstreets\, Victorian shops and tradesmen’s signs. Jane will read out some amusing excepts from contemporary newspaper reports and you’ll also find out about the real Greatest Showman\, conservation\, filming locations and a naughty monkey. \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/follow-the-elephants-oh-what-a-circus/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250803T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250803T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185306
CREATED:20250718T110345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T110512Z
UID:10000270-1754218800-1754226000@islingtonguidedwalks.com
SUMMARY:Undercurrent: Wandering the Walbrook
DESCRIPTION:Join a Clerkenwell & Islington Guide for an intriguing walk from Moorgate to Old Street exploring the lost river Walbrook and other watery undercurrents. One of the smallest of London’s lost rivers\, the Walbrook meandered through Finsbury and St Luke’s on its way to the Thames. Dammed by the Roman city wall\, the river flooded to create marshy Moorfields. Long since culverted and part of the sewer system\, underground water still leaves its mark on the landscape and its buildings. Hear about wells from medieval times to the present day\, drinking water for humans and animals\, a Georgian swimming pool\, Victorian sanitation\, a subsiding church and more. \nThis walk is funded by Islington Museum’s as part of their Undercurrent exhibition
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/undercurrent-wandering-the-walbrook/2025-08-03/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250802T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250802T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185306
CREATED:20250402T192322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T192322Z
UID:10000221-1754132400-1754139600@islingtonguidedwalks.com
SUMMARY:Unusual Islington - a walking tour
DESCRIPTION:Discover the hidden gems that make this corner of London so unique \nJoin qualified local guide Nigel Smith for a captivating and surprising journey through the charming streets of Islington. \nThis 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 corner of London so unique. \nJust a stone’s throw from bustling Upper Street we’ll delve into the hidden alleyways\, secret gardens and architectural oddities that even locals might miss. You’ll uncover tales of radical politicians\, ghostly goings-on and the philanthropists whose generosity more than 600 years ago is still enjoyed today. Strolling through serene squares and peaceful backstreets you’ll discover that Islington is a lot more unusual than you might think… \nThis tour is perfect for anyone curious about London’s lesser-known stories\, whether you’re a longtime resident or a first-time visitor. Prepare to be surprised\, entertained\, and enlightened as we uncover the unusual and captivating history of Islington. \nThe tour lasts approximately two hours\, starts outside Angel Station and ends at Islington Town Hall on Upper Street.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/unusual-islington-a-walking-tour/2025-08-02/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250726T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250726T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T185306
CREATED:20250701T123925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T123925Z
UID:10000261-1753534800-1753540200@islingtonguidedwalks.com
SUMMARY:178 STEPS TO HEAVEN
DESCRIPTION:Islington Guided Walks are organising Caledonian Clock Tower again.Tours are arranged for Sunday 29 June\, Saturday 26 July and Sunday 24 August. \nThe Tower originally opened in 1855 as part of the Caledonian Meat Market which operated from the area now known as Caledonian Park in Market Street N7 close to Caledonian Road Underground Station. It is 45 metres high with178 steps to climb. \nThe tour will cover the fascinating history of London’s meat markets\, you will also be able to see the insides of the wonderful pendulum clock that is older than Big Ben. At the top of the Tower\, there are fantastic\, photogenic 360°views around London.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/178-steps-to-heaven/2025-07-26/
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