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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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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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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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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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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/2025-11-15/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251115T120000
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SUMMARY:Islington World War Walk.
DESCRIPTION:Discover Islington`s role in two world wars. The factory that saved Britain from invasion\, the second world war soldier turned wandering Buddhist mystic\, the former arsenal stadium at its surprising role in winning both world wars\, where some of the most notorious bombs fell and where some of Islington`s greatest heroes lived.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/islington-world-war-walk-3/
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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/2025-11-20/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251123T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251123T130000
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SUMMARY:Clerkenwell Crime and Punishment
DESCRIPTION:Turbulent centuries of monasteries\, vengeance\, courthouses\, prisons\, murder\, social reformers\, a bomb plot and more…. \nClerkenwell 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 London grew and people came looking for work\, and in turn the area became overcrowded\, crime-ridden and squalid. As it lay outside the City’s direct jurisdiction (part of Middlesex)\, the area attracted radicals\, rebels and criminals. The local system of magistrates\, judges and parishes in turn built prisons\, courthouses and workhouses. \nThis walk explores the nature of crime and the various punishments meted out over the centuries in this fascinating area. The route is roughly circular so we will start and end near Farringdon Station – allow 2 hours +.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/clerkenwell-crime-and-punishment/2025-11-23/
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251123T130000
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SUMMARY:Clerkenwell Crime and Punishment
DESCRIPTION:Turbulent centuries of monasteries\, vengeance\, courthouses\, prisons\, murder\, social reformers\, a bomb plot and more…. \nClerkenwell 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 London grew and people came looking for work\, and in turn the area became overcrowded\, crime-ridden and squalid. As it lay outside the City’s direct jurisdiction (part of Middlesex)\, the area attracted radicals\, rebels and criminals. The local system of magistrates\, judges and parishes in turn built prisons\, courthouses and workhouses. \nThis walk explores the nature of crime and the various punishments meted out over the centuries in this fascinating area. The route is roughly circular so we will start and end near Farringdon Station – allow 2 hours +.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/clerkenwell-crime-and-punishment-2/2025-11-23/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251125T104500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251125T124500
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SUMMARY:Revealed: Why The Great Fire of London 1666 nearly did not happen
DESCRIPTION:Find out about the main characters in this story and why it should not have happened. I want to walk you through the five days of destruction in the city and see the rebuilding of the many churches and visit some of them. We will be walking along the direction of the fire to reveal many interesting stories and human tragedies.\nThe walk will last 2 hours \nMeet outside the exit of Tower Hill underground station at 10.45 am\nI will be wearing my Islington’s lanyard \nTour fee £12\nNo need to book a place so just turn up and pay cash or card \nI have been a qualified tour guide since 2019 \nWalk Date: Tuesday 25th November 2025 at 10.45 am\nOutside exit to Tower Hill underground station
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/revealed-why-the-great-fire-of-london-1666-nearly-did-not-happen/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251129T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251129T130000
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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/2025-11-29/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251130T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251130T133000
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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/2025-11-30/
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