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
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
Join us on a winter wander up our favourite high street From Cow Town to quirky Canonbury, for hundreds of years Islington has attracted more than its fair share of intriguing personalities: artists and art collectors, novelists and non-conformers, philanthropists, philanderers and puppeteers. Their stories help to explain why Islington is such a cool and ... 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
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. Most of the signs we'll look at will be the hand-painted variety, as per the ... 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
Sport and transport, movies and moving. Join 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. You'll see stadium and cinema architecture whilst hearing about design, typography and geometric embellishments and you'll get to peek inside ... Read More
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 ... Read More
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. Climb ... Read More
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. Climb ... Read More
A mixed bag showcasing the diverse and creative people who have lived and worked in the Holloway area across the centuries. Learn about innovators and inventors, diarists and dandies, punks and painters, space travel and sport. We'll visit locations associated with poets, playwrights, musicians, artists and thieves – some names you might already know but ... Read More