Get ready to immerse yourself in the heritage and legacy of Arsenal FC and it's connection with Islington Walk in the footsteps of legends and uncover fascinating stories about Arsenal FC with Clerkenwell & Islington guide and Arsenal fan Jon Cox. You will learn about our club's creation in Woolwich as Dial Square FC to ... Read More
Join guide Nigel Smith for a walking tour through more than 100 years of cinema-going in Islington, taking in cinemas past and present. A stroll through more than 100 years of Islington cinema-going; all between Angel and Essex Road stations. We’ll encounter Victorian showmen, architectural wonders and tales of bad behaviour in the stalls. Come ... 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
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
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. "Another walk where you think you know the patch and Jonathan shows you the hidden stories!" Sitting between today's financial ... Read More
Discover how the Nag's Head area of Holloway Road quickly evolved from a well-to-do middle class suburb to become North London's go-to shopping district, offering the best selection of well-known brands, impressive independent outlets, beautiful restaurants and top-end entertainment, all accessed by excellent wide roads and frequent rail services. Hints of Holloway's history, including The ... Read More
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. --------------------------------------- Keep 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. See a microcosm of Islington's history, heritage and ... Read More
Islington Guided Walks are organising Caledonian Clock Tower again.Tours are arranged for Sunday 29 June, Saturday 26 July and Sunday 24 August. The 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. ... 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
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 ... Read More
This delightful route starts near Gospel Oak and ends midway between Archway and Tufnell Park stations. We 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. We will ... Read More
This walk in the Angel area tells the stories of groundbreaking women of Islington that changed the course of history. "A really inspiring walk" "Thanks for the great tour" "I really enjoyed it" The walk includes women from the 16th to the 21st centuries, who made significant contributions to philanthropy, politics, literature, sport, leisure, community ... Read More