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Islington (/ ˈ ɪ z l ɪ ŋ t ən /) is a district in the north of Greater London, England, and part of the London Borough of Islington.It is a mainly residential district of Inner London, extending from Islington's High Street to Highbury Fields, encompassing the area around the busy High Street, Upper Street, Essex Road (former "Lower Street"), and Southgate Road to the east.
- 14.86 km² (5.74 sq mi) (whole Borough)
- Greater London
- 206,125 (2011 census) (whole borough)
- London
The London Borough of Islington ( / ˈɪzlɪŋtən / ⓘ IZ-ling-tən) is a London borough which forms part of Inner London, England. Islington has an estimated population of 215,667. It was formed in 1965, under the London Government Act 1963, by the amalgamation of the metropolitan boroughs of Islington and Finsbury.
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7,172,091. Islington, inner borough of London, England, located directly north of the City of London. It is part of the historic county of Middlesex. The present borough was established in 1965 by amalgamation of the former metropolitan boroughs of Islington and Finsbury. It includes the areas of (from north.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
- Eating Out. With a population of diverse, young and well-heeled locals with refined palates, Islington is one of London’s best areas for food. Among the top reviewed eateries are a gluten-free bakery (Beyond Bread), a cafe-deli (Ottolenghi), contemporary European seafood restaurant (Prawn on the Lawn) and Puglia-style trattoria (Trullo).
- Upper Street. Islington’s main thoroughfare has been around since the Middle Ages, but up until the 1700s was in agricultural land. Henry VIII used to hunt ducks here, while the spy, courtier and poet Sir Walter Raleigh had a plush residence on Upper Street.
- Almeida Theatre. One of the capital’s top producing theatres, named London Theatre of the Year at the Stage Awards, is just off Upper Street. The Almeida Theatre is a small venue with an international reputation, and is the first place to watch plays before they hit the West End.
- Screen on the Green. An Upper Street linchpin since 1913, the Screen on the Green is one of the UK’s longest functioning cinemas. The building faces Islington Green and stands out at night for its neon outline and glowing marquee.
Jun 12, 2019 · Once an inner-city suburb struggling with social decline, Islington has been transformed into one of London’s most desirable neighbourhoods. With its prime location, unrivalled restaurant scene and gorgeous Victorian townhouses, it’s easy to see why. Bordered by Highbury to the north and Hoxton to the east, with the coveted area of Angel at ...
- Grace Beard
Best experience ever and made truly special by Kayana the game master who's Caribbean character Gabrielle made it eve... 20. Camden Passage. 140. Neighbourhoods. Islington. By Bluebellplasnewydd. It is a quaint collection of cafes, antique shops and also good cheese suppliers and fishmongers.
May 14, 2020 · The first and most reputed farmers’ market in London, open since 1999, Islington Farmers’ Market is the place to go for fresh seasonal produce. Open every Sunday from 10am to 2pm, the market sells everything from flowers and cakes to fresh pasta and fruit and veg. 3. Be entertained at one of London's best comedy clubs. Theatre.
