Service Description

This brand new London On The Ground walk in the Angel area will have its first outing on 8 March 2025, International Women’s Day. (London On The Ground’s ‘Groundbreaking Women in the City’ tour will take place a week earlier, on 1 March at the start of Women's History Month.) This walk tells the stories of groundbreaking women of Islington that changed the course of history. It includes women from the 16th to the 21st centuries, who made significant contributions to philanthropy, politics, literature, sport, leisure, community activities, music, film, theatre and the arts. See where they drew their inspiration from Islington and where they left their mark on the area. The walk lasts approximately two hours. Please be prepared for all weather conditions! Start: Outside the entrance to Sadlers Wells Theatre, Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4TN Finish: A short walk from Highbury & Islington tube station Feedback on London On The Ground’s ‘Groundbreaking Women in the City’ tour: "We really enjoyed the walk. It would be really fun to be able to do this again!" "Really fun afternoon (and I learnt stuff)." Feedback on London On The Ground’s other tours in the Angel area: "A great afternoon visiting a part of Islington I thought I knew but found out more and more about!" "....wonderful tour of Angel ...very impressed by your extensive knowledge." "...a perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon, the tour was brilliantly structured and Jonathan's narrative flowed beautifully - hugely informative and very entertaining." Click on the 'Book Now' button and find the next available date for this walk.