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London On The Ground

Nov 24, 20233 min read

Angel Wings sculpture: not just for Christmas

Angel Wings is a year-round 'Christmas decoration' on an epic scale, a play on the Angel Islington's name and link to the Nativity story.

London On The Ground

Sep 1, 20234 min read

The Almeida, Islington's world renowned local theatre, has a colourful history

Once a Victorian self-education institute, Salvation Army barracks and a novelties store, it's now one of London's best loved theatres....

London On The Ground

Feb 17, 20233 min read

Islington's transformed transformer, based on Newgate Prison

Originally an electricity sub-station, the Islington landmark has been an antiques mall and home to several retailers. The building...

London On The Ground

Sep 22, 20222 min read

See London from the steeple of St Mary's Islington

Compare the view today with how it appeared in 1789. St Mary's Church on Upper Street in Islington is offering a rare opportunity to tour...

London On The Ground

Aug 28, 20227 min read

Would Elizabeth I recognise Islington today?

An old greetings card shows 'The Village of Islington or Iseldon In the Reign of Queen Elizabeth I'. I recently came across an old...

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