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
Eyes, spies and more besides on Old Street at New Year If your resolutions for 2026 include improving your step count, meeting new people or learning more about London why not ‘start-up’ your New Year with a leisurely walk around and about Old Street’s ‘Silicon’ Roundabout? Join Carolyn, a Whittington Cat, to discover the rich … 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
After the highs of the Christmas festivities are over, you could flop down on the sofa for the rest of the long weekend, or join the rush to the sales – or you could do something different and take a stroll to explore the history of Clerkenwell and Islington. It’s often hard to find something … Read More
A guided tour of Victorian warehouses and industries on a road that was key to the great 19th-century reshaping of London Clerkenwell Road – Warehouse to Hard House The Winter Wanders series is a number of walks planned for the “limbo time” between Boxing Day and the New Year, run by a group of friends who … Read More
A guided tour of Victorian warehouses and industries on a road that was key to the great 19th-century reshaping of London Clerkenwell Road – Warehouse to Hard House The Winter Wanders series is a number of walks planned for the “limbo time” between Boxing Day and the New Year, run by a group of friends who … 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
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
One of Islington’s often-ignored streets, this thoroughfare offers a wealth of diverse history and architectural delights. Jane will lead you along the full length of the road from Islington Green to Ball’s Pond Road covering 500 years of history, from Tudor houses, through 1820’s Georgian splendour and Victorian expansion to Art Deco embellishment and today’s … Read More