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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/2026-02-04/
LOCATION:Union Chapel\, 19b Compton Terrace\, London\, N1 2UN\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260207T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260207T123000
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SUMMARY:Clerkenwell Road – Warehouse to Hard House
DESCRIPTION:A guided tour of Victorian warehouses and industries on a road that was key to the great 19th-century reshaping of London\n\n\n\nClerkenwell Road – Warehouse to Hard House\nThis tour explores the architecture and history of Victorian warehouses and the industries of the past along and around Clerkenwell Road\, as well as the 19th-century drive to reshape London through the building of roads and railways. \nThe creation of Clerkenwell Road carved a swathe through the city’s history\, destroying neighbourhoods\, making hundreds of people homeless and changing the social make-up of the area. \nToday this area is full of architects\, designers and cafes\, but in earlier times this was a place of warehouses and factories\, from crystal glass manufacturing to clockmakers\, printers to gin distillers. It went on to be home to some of the famous names of the 20th century\, including Columbia Records\, Kodak Cameras and Zetter’s Pools – not forgetting the legendary nightclub Turnmills. Traces and clues to this rich history still remain and we’ll see how many we can find. \nThe tour starts at Barbican exit to the Elizabeth Line on Long Lane\, opposite the Old Red Cow pub\, and will take about 90 minutes\, ending a short distance from Farringdon station. It’s a gentle wander on flat city pavements\, though some of them are quite narrow. \nThe tour will start at 11am so please aim to arrive 5-10 minutes early.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/clerkenwell-road-warehouse-to-hard-house/
LOCATION:Farrigdon Elizabeth Line (Barbican Exit)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T130000
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SUMMARY:Ghostsigns of Islington: bygone brands and businesses
DESCRIPTION:Ghostsigns are the remnants of old advertising that still cling to the walls above today’s busy streets depicting products or services that are no longer available. There are some excellent examples to be found in adjacent to Islington High Street.  \nMost of the signs we’ll look at will be the hand-painted variety\, as per the example shown here\, but you will also see other types of old signage such as low reliefs\, forged metal and carved and gilded shop fronts.  \nLearn about the unusual businesses\, people or products behind the signs; from vets to vegans\, rubber to metal and cars to chemists. \nStarts near the Town Hall and ends at Angel station. \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/ghostsigns-of-islington-bygone-brands-and-businesses-8/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jane Parker":MAILTO:janepbr@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260214T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260214T153000
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SUMMARY:St Mary Islington - Church and Tower Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSt 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 on the site\, leaving an eclectic mix of architectural styles. \nFind out about the 12th century Norman church\, its 15th century medieval successor and the 18th century rebuild. During The Blitz of World War II St Mary’s suffered extensive damage – only the tower and steeple survived the bomb. The church was rebuilt in 1956 as a fascinating example of post-war reconstruction\, enhanced by many unique artworks of interest. \n⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “A brilliant tour… We were impressed by [the guides’] knowledge\, enthusiasm and storytelling. And the view of London from the tower… is a feast for the eyes!” \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.” \nFor more info and booking for this tour please use this website link. \nThis tour is repeated monthly – to see all our up-coming tours please visit our Eventbrite page here
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/st-mary-islington-church-and-tower-tour-3/2026-02-14/
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SUMMARY:Art Deco Arsenal
DESCRIPTION:Sport and transport\, movies and moving. \nJoin Jane to admire and find out about a cross-section of 1930’s buildings\, collectively known as Art Deco. See how the innovative styles of that era still endure today. \nYou’ll see stadium and cinema architecture whilst hearing about design\, typography and geometric embellishments and you’ll get to peek inside some impressive interiors.  \nWe’ll also look at other well-proportioned inter-war innovations in the form of residential and business properties\, as well as a renovation scheme that was never completed.  \nThe tour starts near Arsenal station and lasts approx two hours\, ending a stone’s throw from Finsbury Park station.   \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/art-deco-arsenal-2/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jane Parker":MAILTO:janepbr@hotmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260221T123000
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SUMMARY:Nipping and Noshing in Clerkenwell
DESCRIPTION:A tour with a former Pub Landlady and Cook which explores not only the why and wherefore of the explosion of restaurants\, cafes and bars in the area over the last 30 years or so\, but also dining and drinking from the past\, including feasting with royalty and monks\, eating with the Victorian working classes and how Gin nearly drove everyone crazy! \nThis tour starts outside the Elizabeth Line entrance to Farringdon Station\, Cowcross Street – opposite the Underground entrance and near to the Castle Pub – starting at 1100\, but please arrive about 5 to 10 minutes before we set off.  We’ll finish at Exmouth Market after about 90 minutes – a short walk to Farringdon or Angel stations \n  \n(This is a walking tour\, not a tasting tour)
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/nipping-and-noshing-in-clerkenwell/
LOCATION:Farringdon Station\, Cowcross Street\, London\, EC1M 6BY\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Monasteries\, Martyrs\, Murder & Meat
DESCRIPTION:London has a long and dark history of martyrs\, public executions\, body snatchers\, crime and punishment – and butchery. \n“A fantastic tour\, brought to life by a superb\, warm\, and knowledgeable guide.”\n“Fascinating and fabulous. Recommend for both London locals and visitors. Do it\, you’ll love it.”\n“Very enjoyable…\, good pace\, very informative\, will definitely be back.” \nHear tales of hangings and burnings; grave robbers and law enforcement; and the annual fair that became so riotous it was banned after 700 years. Discover medieval monasteries\, the country’s oldest hospital and the City of London’s oldest house. See London’s most famous courthouse\, on the site of its most notorious former prison. \nThe walk lasts approximately two hours. Please be prepared for all weather conditions! \nStart: St Paul’s tube station\, Exit 2 (signed to St Paul’s Cathedral)\nFinish: Charterhouse Square (nearest tubes: Barbican\, Farringdon) \n“Another wonderful walk… excellent… and highly recommended… Fantastic stuff.”\n“Fantastic\, so interesting\, highly recommend these walks.”\n“Jonathan brought the history of the City to life in an informative and entertaining way.” \nTickets at this link: Monasteries\, Martyrs\, Murder & Meat | London On The Ground
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/monasteries-martyrs-murder-meat-5/
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260222T133000
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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/2026-02-22/
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SUMMARY:Caledonian Clock Tower
DESCRIPTION:Discover the hidden history of the Caledonian Market Clock Tower\, the last surviving structure of Islington’s vast Victorian livestock market. On this guided tour with Islington Guided Walks\, you’ll explore how thousands of cattle\, sheep and pigs once passed through this site each week\, shaping the streets\, pubs and daily life of north London. \nClimb 178 historic steps inside the Grade II* listed tower to see the original Victorian clock mechanism\, still wound by hand\, and enjoy sweeping views across London from the upper levels. Along the way\, uncover the dramatic rise\, decline and survival of the market\, and how this remarkable tower was saved and restored as a local landmark. \nPlease note: this tour involves steep\, narrow stairs and requires sturdy footwear.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/caledonian-clock-tower-3/2026-02-28/1/
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SUMMARY:Caledonian Clock Tower
DESCRIPTION:Discover the hidden history of the Caledonian Market Clock Tower\, the last surviving structure of Islington’s vast Victorian livestock market. On this guided tour with Islington Guided Walks\, you’ll explore how thousands of cattle\, sheep and pigs once passed through this site each week\, shaping the streets\, pubs and daily life of north London. \nClimb 178 historic steps inside the Grade II* listed tower to see the original Victorian clock mechanism\, still wound by hand\, and enjoy sweeping views across London from the upper levels. Along the way\, uncover the dramatic rise\, decline and survival of the market\, and how this remarkable tower was saved and restored as a local landmark. \nPlease note: this tour involves steep\, narrow stairs and requires sturdy footwear.
URL:https://islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-walk/caledonian-clock-tower-3/2026-02-28/2/
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