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. Once ... Read More
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
Turbulent centuries of monasteries, vengeance, courthouses, prisons, murder, social reformers, a bomb plot and more.... Clerkenwell 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 ... Read More
Turbulent centuries of monasteries, vengeance, courthouses, prisons, murder, social reformers, a bomb plot and more.... Clerkenwell 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 ... 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
Angel, Islington. The festive spirit is in the very name of this part of London! Discover 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. “…I thoroughly enjoyed the tour…” Upper Street, Islington's main road and liveliest ... Read More
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 ... Read More
Join me on a walk-through, the mediaeval quarter of Clerkenwell with its dark alleyways and ghosts of the past You 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 ... 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
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 The 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 ... Read More
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 ! Highbury 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 ... Read More
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! MEETING POINT OUTSIDE FARINGDON STATION 2pm The tour lasts ... Read More