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Union Chapel Guided Tour
Union Chapel 19b Compton Terrace, London, United KingdomThe 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. On 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. The Grade I listed ... Read More
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Unusual Islington – a walking tour
Discover the hidden gems that make this corner of London so unique Join qualified local guide Nigel Smith for a captivating and surprising journey through the charming streets of Islington. This 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 ... Read More
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Islington’s Golden Mile – drapery, corsetry and fancy goods
A wander along Upper Street looking at remnants of lovely old shop fronts hinting at a bygone age when this area was a magnet for upper classes, hence its reputation as Islington's Golden Mile. Learn about the top quality products on offer, beautifully presented behind spindle windows and curved glass. Hear about umbrella makers, handmade ... Read More
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Waterways, Wharves and Warehouses
Today the tow path is open to all, lined with colourful houseboats, waterside apartments and offices, well-used by walkers, cyclists and joggers. We use it to experience a bit of calm and quiet away from the bustle of the shops and the cars. But it wasn't always so lovely. This 200-year-old waterway from Paddington to ... Read More
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Canonbury Tower guided tour
Canonbury Tower was built in the late 16th century and is a rare survivor of Tudor domestic architecture in London. The Tower was added onto a manor house built in the early 1500s as the country retreat of the Canons of St Bartholomew's Priory in Smithfield. On this 90-minute tour you'll see the existing Tudor ... Read More
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The Slow Horses Stroll
Barbican Tube Aldersgate Street, London, United KingdomPrepare to immerse yourself in the authentic London of Mick Herron's Slow Horses novels and the acclaimed TV adaptation. This walking tour takes you beyond the screen and pages, directly into the streets that inspired the stories and characters you love. Your guides, Caroline and Nigel, will take you in the footsteps of your favourite ... Read More
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Bunhill: Barracks, Bone Yards and Baths
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. "...brilliant... so many fascinating facts." "Another walk where you think you know the patch and Jonathan shows you the hidden ... Read More
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All Around the Houses (Essex Road to Regent’s Canal)
Keep 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. See 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. London On The ... Read More
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The Elephants Have Escaped – Oh What a Circus!
This delightful route starts near Gospel Oak and ends midway between Archway and Tufnell Park stations. We retrace the path of two Victorian circus elephants who were unusually startled by a loud noise such that they ran through the residential streets, ending their journey trapped but unharmed in an Islington N19 front garden. We will ... Read More
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Canonbury Tower guided tour
Canonbury Tower was built in the late 16th century and is a rare survivor of Tudor domestic architecture in London. The Tower was added onto a manor house built in the early 1500s as the country retreat of the Canons of St Bartholomew's Priory in Smithfield. On this 90-minute tour you'll see the existing Tudor ... Read More
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Up and Down Upper Street
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. "Jonathan's narrative flowed beautifully - hugely informative ... Read More
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St Mary Islington – Church and Tower Tour
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
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