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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.” \nTickets from Guided walks\, London blog | London On The Ground
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/all-around-the-houses-essex-road-to-regents-canal-2/
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SUMMARY:Holloway's Heyday – the Oxford Street of the North
DESCRIPTION: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. \nHints of Holloway’s history\, including The Nag’s Head which give the area its name\, are hiding in plain view. Hear about impressive Victorian emporiums with impressive window displays arranged behind curved glass and polished brass\, gin palaces\, tea rooms and the early labyrinthine department stores\, one of which grew to become one of the best-known shops in North London. \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/holloway-heyday-the-oxford-street-of-the-north/
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SUMMARY:Bunhill: Barracks\, Bone Yards and Baths
DESCRIPTION: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. \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. \nTickets from Guided walks\, London blog | London On The Ground
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/bunhill-barracks-bone-yards-and-baths-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250719T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250719T170000
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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-3/2025-07-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250719T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250719T170000
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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-2/2025-07-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250719T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250719T130000
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SUMMARY:Islington's Big Screens - a cinematic walking tour
DESCRIPTION:Join guide Nigel Smith for a walking tour through more than 100 years of cinema-going in Islington\, taking in cinemas past and present. \nA 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 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. \nThe walk lasts about 2 hours\, starts at Angel station and ends near Essex Road station.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/islingtons-big-screens-a-cinematic-walking-tour-4/2025-07-19/
LOCATION:Angel station
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250713T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250713T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220633
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SUMMARY:History of Arsenal FC Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to immerse yourself in the heritage and legacy of Arsenal FC and it’s connection with Islington \nWalk 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 the move to our home Islington in North London. \nJoin me for an unforgettable 90-minute guided history walk exploring the rich legacy of Arsenal Football Club! Whether you’re a die-hard fan or simply love football history\, this tour offers a unique glimpse into the heart and soul of one of England’s greatest clubs. \nLace up your shoes\, grab your camera\, and let’s dive into the history of the Gunners together!
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/history-of-arsenal-fc-walking-tour/
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250706T130000
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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/2025-07-06/
LOCATION:Union Chapel\, 19b Compton Terrace\, London\, N1 2UN\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250702T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250702T163000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220633
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SUMMARY:The River Fleet from King's Cross to Farringdon
DESCRIPTION:This walk traces the route of the now-subterranean River Fleet\, which also marks the border between today’s Camden and Islington boroughs. ‘Beating the Bounds’ around the borders between parishes\, land ownerships and similar is an ancient tradition\, where the boundary was literally paced out and marked with stones each year. Our route also explores nearby signs of previous boundaries of parishes\, vestries\, water conduits and historic landowners.\nAlong the way\, we’ll see varied architecture from pretty Georgian and Victorian terraces to old burial grounds\, narrow passages that were once slums and restored industrial buildings; see if we can spot historic boundary markers; meet mediaeval monks\, Tudor and Victorian philanthropists\, a dynasty of 19C architects and builders; and hear of lost wells and pleasure gardens.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/the-river-fleet-from-kings-cross-to-farringdon/2025-07-02/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250702T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250702T130000
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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/2025-07-02/
LOCATION:Union Chapel\, 19b Compton Terrace\, London\, N1 2UN\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250629T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250629T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220633
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T192322Z
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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/2025-06-29/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250628T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250628T153000
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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/2025-06-28/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250628T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250628T130000
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SUMMARY:Up and Down Upper Street
DESCRIPTION:Islington\, now the most densely populated London borough\, was for centuries famed for its pastures\, dairies\, fresh water wells and pleasure gardens. Today\, this inner urban borough offers an eclectic range of modern shops\, restaurants\, theatres\, pubs and cafes\, but its history remains there\, hidden in plain sight. \n“Jonathan’s narrative flowed beautifully – hugely informative and very entertaining.” \nAt the heart of Islington is Upper Street\, the borough’s main road and once part of the main route for drovers bringing livestock into Smithfield Market in the City of London. Islington comprised Upper Street\, Essex Road (formerly Lower Street/Lower Road) and a lot of fields until the 18th century. \nThe gateway to Upper Street is Angel\, a name which has come to denote this whole quarter.\n• Learn how the tube station\, and the area\, got its name.\n• Hear echoes of forgotten tramways\, waterways and cattle droving routes.\n• See the church that distils Islington’s history in a single building; and two contrasting theatres.\n• Find out about Islington’s takeover of the former borough of Finsbury.\n• Discover a hidden garden most locals don’t even know; and Upper Street’s newest public space. \nThe walk lasts approximately two hours. Please be prepared for all weather conditions! \nStart: Outside Angel tube station\, Islington High Street\, N1 8XX.\nFinish: a short walk from Highbury & Islington tube station. \n“…wonderful tour of Angel… very impressed by your extensive knowledge.” \n“…a perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon\, the tour was brilliantly structured.” \nTickets from Guided walks\, London blog | London On The Ground
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/up-and-down-upper-street-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250621T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250621T163000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220633
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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-2/
LOCATION:Barbican Tube\, Aldersgate Street\, London\, EC1A 4JA\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250607T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250607T133000
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SUMMARY:The River Fleet from King's Cross to Farringdon
DESCRIPTION:This walk traces the route of the now-subterranean River Fleet\, which also marks the border between today’s Camden and Islington boroughs. ‘Beating the Bounds’ around the borders between parishes\, land ownerships and similar is an ancient tradition\, where the boundary was literally paced out and marked with stones each year. Our route also explores nearby signs of previous boundaries of parishes\, vestries\, water conduits and historic landowners.\nAlong the way\, we’ll see varied architecture from pretty Georgian and Victorian terraces to old burial grounds\, narrow passages that were once slums and restored industrial buildings; see if we can spot historic boundary markers; meet mediaeval monks\, Tudor and Victorian philanthropists\, a dynasty of 19C architects and builders; and hear of lost wells and pleasure gardens.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/the-river-fleet-from-kings-cross-to-farringdon/2025-06-07/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250604T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250604T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220633
CREATED:20250404T065929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T151211Z
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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/2025-06-04/
LOCATION:Union Chapel\, 19b Compton Terrace\, London\, N1 2UN\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250528T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250528T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220633
CREATED:20250402T192322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T192322Z
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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/2025-05-28/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250524T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250524T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220633
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/2025-05-24/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250517T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250517T163000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220633
CREATED:20250421T144826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T144826Z
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SUMMARY:Oliver Twist Walk
DESCRIPTION:Victorian London was a dangerous place especially after dark\, with highwaymen and other scoundrel’s waiting to pounce on anyone crossing their path.\nImagine stepping back in time to 1837\, when London was a bustling city and not so different from today’s metropolis. You see people walking down the street with their heads held high as they go about business; no one would be talking on their phones\, perhaps chatting amicably among friends or family members catching up after being apart for awhile… But what would your Victorian life look like? How could you fit into this Age of Improvement which is so unlike ours here today? Would YOU survive?\nHighwaymen roamed the roads exiting Victorian London\, ready to pounce on anyone who crossed their path. A dark and dangerous place at night with Highway men waiting in the shadows just looking for an opportunity make off with your valuables or even kill you if they had no intention of taking anything from you alive.\nThis Oliver Twist walking tour follows the footsteps of Oliver Twist and Artful Dodger as they make their way through London to reach Fagin’s lair\, just like in Charles Dickens’ novel “Oliver Twist.”\nYou can’t be too stealthy in London\, especially if you want to avoid being caught by the police. The Artful Dodger and Oliver would have needed this skill when they headed into Fagin’s lair at night-time.\n– Authentic different tour\n– Discover 1837 London\n– Qualified guide\n– Suitable for all age groups. Please note all children must be accompanied by an adult.\n– Start: Angel Tube Station | End: Farringdon Station
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/oliver-twist-walk-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250517T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250517T163000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220633
CREATED:20250404T064954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T064954Z
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SUMMARY:Islington's Big Screens - a cinematic walking tour
DESCRIPTION:Join guide Nigel Smith for a walking tour through more than 100 years of cinema-going in Islington\, taking in cinemas past and present. \nA 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 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. \nThe walk lasts about 2 hours\, starts at Angel station and ends near Essex Road station.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/islingtons-big-screens-a-cinematic-walking-tour-4/2025-05-17/
LOCATION:Angel station
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250517T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250517T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220633
CREATED:20250503T173826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T173826Z
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SUMMARY:Islington World War Walk
DESCRIPTION:A walk through Islington military history in both world wars\, you`d be surprised how much there is including.\nThe factory that saved Britain from invasion.\nThe libraries that were key bases in the great war.\nThe Second World War soldier turned wandering mystic and religious guru.\nThe site of some of where the most notorious bombs landed.\nThe former Arsenal stadium and its surprising role in the two world wars.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/islington-world-war-walk/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250517T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250517T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220633
CREATED:20250421T144629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T144629Z
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SUMMARY:Georgian London Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time to when this area had a wild reputation! Discover how it transformed from a place to avoid to a sought-after postcode. Explore Georgian North Clerkenwell\, uncovering tales of radicals and entertainers\, and marvel at stunning Georgian engineering where the Georgians came to play and revel.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/georgian-london-walking-tour-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250514T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250514T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220634
CREATED:20250402T191828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T191828Z
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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-2/2025-05-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250511T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250511T163000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220634
CREATED:20250421T144434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T144434Z
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SUMMARY:Bleeding Hearts and Body Parts
DESCRIPTION:Discover the darker side of London’s past on our 90-minute guided walking tour through the historic area of Farringdon. Our Bleeding Hearts and Body Parts Walk takes you on a journey through the city’s history of gruesome events\, murders\, martyrs\, and public executions.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/bleeding-hearts-and-body-parts-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250511T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250511T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220634
CREATED:20250421T144050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T144050Z
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SUMMARY:A Road to Ruin Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:This is the perfect guided walk for those with a keen interest in history\, London and alcohol. The walk ventures through Clerkenwell\, historically an area of gin and beer production. Explore the past and uncover the relationship between different classes in London and what this meant for the alcohol they were able to drink.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/a-road-to-ruin-walking-tour-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220634
CREATED:20250404T065929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T151211Z
UID:10000224-1746619200-1746622800@islingtonguidedwalks.com
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/2025-05-07/
LOCATION:Union Chapel\, 19b Compton Terrace\, London\, N1 2UN\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250504T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250504T163000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220634
CREATED:20250428T094316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T094316Z
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SUMMARY:Bunhill: Barracks\, Bone Yards and Baths
DESCRIPTION: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. \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-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250427T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250427T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220634
CREATED:20250421T143128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T143128Z
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SUMMARY:Caledonian Market Clock Tower Tour
DESCRIPTION:Climb 178 steps to the top of the Caledonian Market Clock Tower for fabulous panoramic views across London. On the way up you’ll learn about the history of the area\, why the meat market came here from Smithfield in the 19th century\, and what happened once it finished. market and the area from our experienced and knowledgeable Islington Guides and get close-up views of the turret clock in action. \n 
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/caledonian-market-clock-tower-tour/2025-04-27/2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250427T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250427T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220634
CREATED:20250421T143128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T143128Z
UID:10000237-1745751600-1745757000@islingtonguidedwalks.com
SUMMARY:Caledonian Market Clock Tower Tour
DESCRIPTION:Climb 178 steps to the top of the Caledonian Market Clock Tower for fabulous panoramic views across London. On the way up you’ll learn about the history of the area\, why the meat market came here from Smithfield in the 19th century\, and what happened once it finished. market and the area from our experienced and knowledgeable Islington Guides and get close-up views of the turret clock in action. \n 
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/caledonian-market-clock-tower-tour/2025-04-27/1/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250426T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220634
CREATED:20250402T192322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T192322Z
UID:10000218-1745679600-1745686800@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/2025-04-26/
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