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   Clerkenwell (/ ˈ k l ɑːr k ən w ɛ l /) is an area of central London, England. Clerkenwell was an ancient parish from the medieval period onwards, and now forms the south-western part of the London Borough of Islington .

   • Population: 11,490 (2011 Census. Ward)
   • Postcode district: EC1

   • Country: England
   • Region: London

2. www.britannica.com › place › ClerkenwellClerkenwell | Historic, Architecture, Pubs | Britannica

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   Clerkenwell, neighbourhood in the inner borough of Islington, London. It is composed of the parishes of St. James and St. John. The area developed around the Nunnery of St. Mary (replaced by St. James, Clerkenwell Green, in 1792) and the Priory of St. John of Jerusalem, both founded in the 12th.

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   Where is Clerkenwell in London?

   • Clerkenwell, neighbourhood in the inner borough of Islington, London. It is composed of the parishes of St. James and St. John. The area developed around the Nunnery of St. Mary (replaced by St. James, Clerkenwell Green, in 1792) and the Priory of St. John of Jerusalem, both founded in the 12th century by Jorden de Briset.

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   When did Clerkenwell become part of London?

   • Clerkenwell only really became part of London in the 18th Century, when the Penton estates were laid out as good quality housing for the growing middle class, though it was sufficiently familiar in the form it has today for Oliver Cromwell to live on Clerkenwell Close.

   Historic Clerkenwell and Clerkenwell Green: A Potted History

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   Why was Clerkenwell important?

   • Clerkenwell grew with the overflowing population of central London. In the mid-17th century it was home to many Huguenot refugees, merchants, and tradesmen, as well as to such uncouth locales as the Red Bull Theatre. It was a focus of suffering during the Great Plague of London. Italian social club in Clerkenwell, Islington, London.

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   Why is it called Clerkenwell?

   • The name Clerkenwell refers to the “clerks’ well” (rediscovered in Farringdon Road in 1924) that adjoined the nunnery and was the scene of medieval miracle plays. Until the dissolution of the monasteries (1536–39), the Priory of St. John was a headquarters of the Knights of Malta (Hospitalers).

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4. www.cntraveller.com › gallery › clerkenwell-guideClerkenwell neighbourhood guide: where to eat, drink, shop ...

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   Jun 3, 2020 · Clerkenwell: an insider guide | Where to eat, drink shop and stay in Clerkenwell, London, including St John restaurant, The Eagle gastropub, Zetter Townhouse and The Rookery.

5. londontopia.net › guides › top-10-london-top-tenTop 10 London: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Clerkenwell

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   • Marx Memorial Library. London was once home to one of the world’s most important political and economic philosophers in Karl Marx, and the Marx Memorial Library is dedicated to carrying on Marx’s mission of supporting the working classes and educating about socialism.
   • Novelty Automation Museum. Dedicated to all those coin-operated machines you found at the beach, arcades, and Tesco growing up, the Novelty Automation Museum is one of the largest repositories of fun and funny arcade machines in the world.
   • The Postal Museum and Mail Rail. You wouldn’t think a museum dedicated to the mail could be so much fun, but you will definitely be surprised visiting the Postal Museum in London.
   • Exmouth Market. Exmouth Market can be found on a pedestrianized street on Fridays and Saturdays. Most of the stalls here are food-based, from fantastic street food to the freshest produce and there’s a great mix of national retails and locals alike.

6. theculturetrip.com › europe › united-kingdomThings To Do See In Clerkenwell - Culture Trip

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   Clerkenwell is mainly known for its abundance of wonderful places to eat and drink, but there is also a variety of interesting things to do and see in this central neighbourhood. What makes this part of the city such a noteworthy place to visit is the wealth of history that its cobbled streets hold.

7. clerkenwellgreen.org.uk › history-summaryHistoric Clerkenwell and Clerkenwell Green: A Potted History

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   The people, social movements and ideas that found their place on the Green and the streets around it make Clerkenwell the most important place in England for the fight for freedom, a place of international importance. And it is a legacy that is still lived today.

8. www.tripadvisor.com › Attractions-g186338THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Clerkenwell, London - Tripadvisor

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   Apr 14, 2019 · THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Clerkenwell, London. Top Things to Do in Clerkenwell. Enter dates. Attractions. Filters • 1. Sort. Map. All things to do. Category types. Attractions. Tours. Day Trips. Outdoor Activities. Concerts & Shows. Food & Drink. Events. Classes & Workshops. Shopping. Transportation. Traveler Resources. Types of Attractions.